Support refugees as a casework volunteer!

Information / Advice volunteers needed for British Red Cross – Thames Valley Area

British Red Cross volunteers help thousands of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants every year enabling people to draw upon their own strengths to withstand crisis and rebuild their lives.

Our casework volunteers work one-to-one with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants at a time which many will find particularly difficult and distressing. We help to ensure people have choices and opportunities made available to them to find a way forward and start their lives in a new country.

We are looking for people who are available during office hours, Monday to Friday who have excellent communication skills, IT skills and are able to keep accurate and detailed notes. The role will be home based so you will need your own phone and laptop or personal computer.

Due to the nature of the role we look for a minimum commitment of 12 months.

We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker.

Please visit our website via the link below for further information & how to apply:

Contact person firstname
Jen
Lastname
Workman
Contact person's position
Recruitment & Selection Coordinator
Their phone number?
07801547940
Contact instructions?
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-4pm

Location description
Home based
Wheelchair accessible?
Not specified
Car parking for the volunteer?
Not specified
Secure bicycle parking?
Not specified
Near public transport?
Not specified
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon AMMon PMTue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMThu AMThu PMFri AMFri PM
Availability required
Any of these times
Task type?
Information / Advice
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changeSelf organised/motivatedKeen learnerSupportiveCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Yes
Is training given?
Yes
Is support given?
Yes
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
2