Refugee Support Volunteer Palmerston North

Join our Refugee Support Volunteer Team in Palmerston North!

We are looking for more volunteers to join our team to support the arrival of former refugee families to Palmerston North.

You will need to attend training sessions before becoming a Refugee Support Volunteer

Role description

You’ll need to be flexible. There are no set shift times for this role. The time you spend with a family will vary week to week.  

Your tasks 

You’ll be helping people navigate life in a new country, which might include:  

• Setting up a home for a family or individual before they move in.
• Connecting people with schools, English classes, GPs, and other services.  
• Helping the family navigate the city or town using public transport.
• Learning about another culture and sharing your own.  
• Being a friendly, welcoming presence.  

Location

Refugee Support Volunteers mostly serve out in the community based on the families needs. Volunteer training and meetings are hosted at the Red Cross Service Centre.

Volunteer requirements and training 

You’ll receive comprehensive training in how to give practical and social support, as well as intercultural practice. 

Training dates:

Training takes approximately 8 hours and is delivered over several sessions. Training sessions alternate between daytime, evenings and weekends. 

Training dates:
Monday 26th January 2026 5.30pm - 8pm
Monday 2nd February 2026 5.30pm - 8pm
Monday 9th February 2026 5.30pm - 8pm
To be held at the New Zealand Red Cross Service Centre. 

At the New Zealand Red Cross Service Centre, Palmerston North.

Please complete our online form to register for training. This will take a few minutes to fill out. TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM:

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.office.com/r/pYmUppgtRX

For more information, or if you have any questions:
Contact Narita Dixon
021 447 967
narita.dixon@redcross.org.nz
Or drop by and see us at: 
245 Main Street, Palmerston North, 4410.

For more information about this role and to apply please head over to our website:

Refugee Support Volunteer - Palmerston North

We would love to have you join our team!