Directly serve people in need Provide practical support to former refugees and asylum seekers.
We're looking for friendly people who can help provide a sense of connection to migrants, including former refugees and asylum seekers, who are part of this service.
Refugee wellbeing support volunteers provide practical support to clients in our Refugee Trauma Recovery service. Our Refugee Trauma Recovery team provides mental health support to former refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. Volunteers help clients to get to and from their appointments and create opportunities for social connection.
If you want a rewarding experience where you can gain new skills, foster a positive and inclusive local community, and meet new people, join us as a refugee wellbeing support volunteer.
Your tasks
Your tasks will include:
### Apply Online on the Red Cross website
To apply go to our website and choose Get involved > Volunteer in New Zealand > Find a Volunteer Role > refugee-wellbeing-support-volunteer > Wellington > wellington-around-the-community.
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest and oldest humanitarian organisation, working for the good of all people, independent of race, state, religion or politics. Our mission is to improve the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, whether it's delivering a meal in a New Zealand town or providing medical care in Syria.
From providing education programmes, to helping in the hours after a natural disaster, to supporting those along the recovery journey, we support communities every step of the way by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing resilience.
Here for good. Doing good things. Encouraging others to do good too.
Find out how you can help do more good by visiting the following links:
Volunteer Opportunities https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/
Corporate Partnerships https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/support-people-need/corporate-support/
Career Opportunities https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/career-opportunities/