Support a newly arrived Refugee Family - Hamilton

Hamilton

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Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust

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Meet new people, make connections and work as part of the team
You will be 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 will need to attend two training sessions:

Evening Course

Session 1: Tuesday 29th April, 6pm – 9pm
Session 2: Tuesday 6th May, 6pm – 9pm

Or:
Morning Course
• Session 1: Thursday 12th May, 9:15am – 12pm
• Session 2: Thursday 19th May, 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-months ongoing commitment
Police vetting

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Initially 3 months possibly extended if the family need further support
6-10 hours per week for the first few weeks, flexible hours

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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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