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Refugee support volunteer - Nelson

Voluntary Refugee Support

Job Description

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.  

Volunteer requirements and training 

You’ll receive comprehensive training in how to give practical and social support, as well as intercultural practice. The training takes approximately 8 hours and is delivered over several evenings and/or weekends. Sometimes training courses are offered during the day.

Refugee support volunteers work in teams and are supported by New Zealand Red Cross staff and other volunteers.  

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 support volunteer.

Organisation

New Zealand Red Cross

Job Summary

Refugee support volunteers work in teams to provide support for former refugees as they embark on their resettlement journey. Teams are decided upon volunteer availability. We also try to match people with complimentary skills.

How to apply

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

Refugee support volunteer | New Zealand Red Cross

Welcome!

We are looking for more volunteers to support the arrival of former refugee families to Nelson.
We’ll be running training courses for potential volunteers, and we’d be delighted if you can join us.
Our next training sessions:
The training takes about 6 hours, and will be spread over evenings or weekends.
Training date TBC 
Training location:
Red Cross Service Centre, 59 Parkers Road, Tahunanui.
Contact:
To express interest, or to make an enquiry, please text John (Regional Trainer) on 027 223 5972 or email john.adams@redcross.org.nz

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Reduced Inequalities
New Zealand Red Cross
About Lister - New Zealand Red Cross

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/

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