Refugee Support - ESOL Project Volunteer (Ashton)
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Our project volunteers help the team as they support refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants adjusting to life in a new country and access the help they need. Providing emotional support is critical due to the range of vulnerabilities of people using our service.
The refugee project volunteer delivering ESOL works with a group of learners assisting members to improve their English language skills.
What you will be doing
Showing people where to find local services they need
Helping the team to set up and help to run group work activities
Distribution of things like food parcels and toiletries
Supporting the team with some administrative tasks
Use your Red Cross training to give emotional support to people
We'd like to you:
Live within 30 minutes of Ashton-under-Lyne
Volunteer for 2 hours each Thursday between 10am and 2pm
Be able to volunteer for 12 months
Have an ESOL/TEFL/CELTA or Teaching qualification
We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker.
Are you passionate about supporting people in crisis?
We are looking for enthusiastic Project Volunteers who enjoy being part of a supportive team. You will be friendly and welcoming, and keen to get involved in our diverse service and activities. You will enjoy working with people face to face in a multi-cultural environment.
Our Refugee Support Project Volunteers help to make people feel comfortable and engaged with the services we provide by providing emotional support. This can be a distressing time and we aim to ease the process of adjusting to life in a new country through resilience and empowerment.