We are a city-based introductory service connecting residents to refugees through small acts of kindness, inclusion and friendship. Once introduced by HostNation, it’s up to our befrienders and their refugee friends to make plans and to meet up to participate in city life. We ask for a weekly commitment of meeting face-to-face over three months, but many matches become firm friends.
Watch this video to see the impact this role can make https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy1XLOD-NIA .
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Can you make a mate and make a difference in Manchester?
Spare a few hours a week to befriend someone who has escaped war in Syria or Ukraine or persecution in Afghanistan or Iran?
You can help someone new to the city feel like they belong. Meet up after work or at the weekend to help your friend practise their English, kick a ball about, explore the city, cook together or even go to a gig!
We make careful 1:1 matches and over 90% of our befrienders have found it a rewarding experience.
Quote: "I've learnt about different cultures and different worlds through my friendship with Hameed.” Mike, Befriender, Manchester
Training: We will provide 2 hours mandatory training, a guidebook and support as needed via email.
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required: Friendliness, empathy, patience
Areas of Interest: Human rights, Immigrants, Race and Ethnicity, Refugees, Social Welfare
Opportunity suitable for: 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending
Skills gained in this role: Talking to others
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No
About the host organisation
Hosted by: HostNation
Organisation Profile: HostNation believes every refugee deserves a friend.
We connect those offering friendship with those needing it.
We are a city-based introductory service connecting residents to refugees through small acts of kindness, inclusion and friendship. Once introduced by HostNation, it’s up to our befrienders and their refugee friends to make plans and to meet up to participate in city life. We ask for a weekly commitment of meeting face-to-face over three months, but many matches become firm friends.
Charity number: 1180004
