Activity Support
OFFERED BY:
Refugee RootsLocation(s): Hyson Green and Arboretum
Address where volunteering takes place: 16 Clarendon Chambers 32 Clarendon Street Nottingham NG1 5LNHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Support Refugee Roots to help refugees and asylum seekers to practice their English, build community and find a place to belong through conversational English classes, Art groups, wellbeing activities and more.
Help to empower refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into their communities and rebuild their lives with dignity. As a volunteer supporting our projects, you play a key role in allowing us to provide a person-centred service that supports people as individuals.
Help to empower refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into their communities and rebuild their lives with dignity. As a volunteer supporting our projects, you play a key role in allowing us to provide a person-centred service that supports people as individuals.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Refugee Roots is looking for volunteers to support our weekly sessions empowering refugees and asylum seekers. The projects we offer enable refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham to improve their English, build new connections and improve their confidence.
As an activity support volunteer, you can get involved with one or more of our weekly projects.
Weekly Sessions
Tuesday:
- Art Sessions Tiger Community Hub, 19-21 Lister Gate NG1 7DE (12:30-2:30pm)
Wednesday:
- English Class: 1pm Home Space (Lunch provided), English starts 1.30pm to 3pm (192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU)
Thursday:
- English class at St Leo's 11.00am to 12.30pm, 152 Church St, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0GD
- Ukrainian English class 11:00am -12:30pm, Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Clawson Lodge, 403 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DP
Friday:
- English Class, Beginners and Elementary 1, 10am-12pm at Old Bus Depot, 3 Fisher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1GD
- Wellbeing and Gardening 2:30am - 4:30pm Windmill community gardens, Ascot Rd, Nottingham NG8 5HD
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welcoming and receiving participants.
- Supporting the logistics of the session
- Ensuring the safety of participants.
- Communication with the Coordinator about availability
COMMITMENT:
- You will need to attend an initial induction training and then one of the sessions we run regularly/
- However, breaks from volunteering are supported, and where interested, you are able to swap sessions to find one that is better suited to you or meets changing availability.
LOCATION:
The location of the session will vary based on which day and project you get involved with.
HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Our projects provide community space, a place to belong, relax and practice their English to our participants. Often the conversation and support in these projects can be one of the few weekly activities for those we work with, and we could not provide this valuable support without our incredible volunteers.
Whether you lead an English class or sit and speak with someone over a coffee or whilst they are taking part in an art activity, you can make a huge difference to those we support.
Given the relationship approach we take, you will also have the chance to get to know those you support on a weekly basis and advocate for their support.
OUTCOMES:
Increased confidence.
Improved English.
Reduced isolation.
As an activity support volunteer, you can get involved with one or more of our weekly projects.
Weekly Sessions
Tuesday:
- Art Sessions Tiger Community Hub, 19-21 Lister Gate NG1 7DE (12:30-2:30pm)
Wednesday:
- English Class: 1pm Home Space (Lunch provided), English starts 1.30pm to 3pm (192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU)
Thursday:
- English class at St Leo's 11.00am to 12.30pm, 152 Church St, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0GD
- Ukrainian English class 11:00am -12:30pm, Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Clawson Lodge, 403 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DP
Friday:
- English Class, Beginners and Elementary 1, 10am-12pm at Old Bus Depot, 3 Fisher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1GD
- Wellbeing and Gardening 2:30am - 4:30pm Windmill community gardens, Ascot Rd, Nottingham NG8 5HD
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welcoming and receiving participants.
- Supporting the logistics of the session
- Ensuring the safety of participants.
- Communication with the Coordinator about availability
COMMITMENT:
- You will need to attend an initial induction training and then one of the sessions we run regularly/
- However, breaks from volunteering are supported, and where interested, you are able to swap sessions to find one that is better suited to you or meets changing availability.
LOCATION:
The location of the session will vary based on which day and project you get involved with.
HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Our projects provide community space, a place to belong, relax and practice their English to our participants. Often the conversation and support in these projects can be one of the few weekly activities for those we work with, and we could not provide this valuable support without our incredible volunteers.
Whether you lead an English class or sit and speak with someone over a coffee or whilst they are taking part in an art activity, you can make a huge difference to those we support.
Given the relationship approach we take, you will also have the chance to get to know those you support on a weekly basis and advocate for their support.
OUTCOMES:
Increased confidence.
Improved English.
Reduced isolation.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
All our positions offer the potential for development and growth, and you will be trained and then supported throughout. However, the following skills are helpful to have from the beginning:
- Good organisation skills.
- Good communication skills (including good spoken English).
- Good record keeping.
Personal attributes
There are many valuable attributes someone can bring to befriending. However, the two core attributes are:
- Patience and;
- Empathy.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working with Refugees and Asylum seekers
- Experience supporting people who do not have English as their first language
- Experience in a befriending role
- Good organisation skills.
- Good communication skills (including good spoken English).
- Good record keeping.
Personal attributes
There are many valuable attributes someone can bring to befriending. However, the two core attributes are:
- Patience and;
- Empathy.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working with Refugees and Asylum seekers
- Experience supporting people who do not have English as their first language
- Experience in a befriending role
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18's only
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
24 Hours
How long to complete training and recruitment?
2 hours
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No