Volunteer Refugee Resettlement Support Worker
To assist the existing support team in their resettlement work with people that have been granted leave to remain in the UK following a claim for asylum or who have arrived in the UK via a government resettlement scheme.
Duration: Time limited
Start date: 9th April 2024
End date: 9th April 2025
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
Supporting with:
Bank account applications
Online Rehousing applications and homeless referrals
DWP and HMRC benefit applications
Local welfare fund applications
Any other non-complex support
Training:
On the job training and courses when available
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required:
Preferably hold ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
Areas of Interest: Families, Housing, Immigrants, Refugees, Social Welfare
Opportunity suitable for: People seeking work, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Interpretation, Providing advice, Support Work
Skills gained in this role: IT, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: The Bond Board
Organisation Profile: The Bond Board assists people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and on a low income to access the private rented sector by way of a written bond guarantee. We also offer ongoing support to people in private tenancies who might be struggling with various issues and/or facing eviction.
Our current projects include a Floating Support Service, Housing First, Tenancy Advice Service, Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme, Changing Futures Programme and Managing and Letting properties on behalf of private landlords.
Our bi-weekly Quids In event at St Andrews Methodist and United Reform Church provides a welcoming space for people to talk to our support team and socialise with others whilst enjoying free tea, coffee and light snacks.
Charity number: 1040176
