Support A Newly Arrived Refugee Family

Support a newly arrived Refugee Family - HamiltonMeet new people, make connections and work as part of the team.
You are assigned to work in a team of 2-3 volunteers led by a Case Manager.
Volunteers help set up the house a couple of days before the family arrives.
On Arrival Day your team welcomes them to Hamilton and orients them to the kitchen and explains important information about the house & property.
In the first few weeks, volunteers help with everyday tasks such as where to shop, showing them how to catch a bus, enrolling children in school, taking them to the doctor, etc.
This is the busiest time, after which the time commitment decreases.
You need to attend two training sessions.
Evening Course
• Session 1: Monday 18th November, 6pm – 9pm
• Session 2: Monday 25th November, 6pm – 9pm
Or
Morning Course
• Session 1: Wednesday 20th November, 9:15am – 12pm
• Session 2: Wednesday 27th November, 9:15am – 12pm
Requirements:
• Have passion for helping people
• An interest in supporting refugees to successfully settle in Hamilton
• Attend two training sessions, either daytime or evening
• Minimum 3-month ongoing commitment
• Police vetting
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment: Initially 3 months possibly extended if the family needs further support6-10 hours per week for the first few weeks, flexible hoursGetting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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