Meet 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 arrive.
On Arrival Day your team welcomes them to Hamilton and orientates 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 30th September, 6pm – 9pm
• Session 2: Monday 7th October, 6pm – 9pm
Or
Morning Course
• Session 1: Wednesday 2nd October, 9:15am – 12pm
• Session 2: Wednesday 9th October, 9:15am – 12pm
• 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-months ongoing commitment
• Police vetting
Initially 3 months possibly extended if the family need further support
6-10 hours per week for the first few weeks, flexible hours
Getting 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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