Supporting asylum seekers in our region in whatever way is relevant and manageable. Providing a friendly face
Responsibilites include:
• Making initial contact with new service users via Whatsapp and establishing a line of communication
• Responsibilities may include: general advice giving, sourcing and delivering clothing, local area navigation, signposting, arranging and/or accompanying asylum seekers to medical appointments, wellbeing support, helping to fundraise for tech items (laptops, tablets, phones)
• Logging all tasks completed on online forms and in our spreadsheet
• Regularly attending monthly meetings on Zoom
• Communicating regularly with other volunteers and supporting them with their service users where applicable
• Reporting to Area Lead
You can carry out this role however works best for you, it could be fully remote or you can spend more time face-to-face with service users. Flexible and adaptable around your schedule and situation.
• Desire and enthusiasm to support asylum seekers in our region
• Basic understanding of and compassion towards the challenges asylum seekers face
• Computer literacy including proficiency with Google Drive and Sheets
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• Ability to regularly meet on the third Tuesday of the month on Zoom at 7pm
• No specific qualifications necessary
• Any skills you have will be welcome and transferable!
Throughout County Durham. Can be completely remote if required.
Induction training, distribution training, managing relationships training
Travel expenses and necessary purchases covered
Learn about other cultures and the asylum system, opportunities for skill development e.g. teamwork, organisation, interpersonal skills, communcation
