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Asylum/Refugee Caseworker Volunteer

Refugees Welcome North Somerset

Are you keen to learn about advice and support work? Are you keen to work with asylum seekers? Are you friendly, approachable, helpful and an efficient worker? What would be involved? making phone calls, following up with partner agencies on queries, form filling, researching services, housing available. Meeting people from all over the world and ultimately helping them gain access to the services available to them in a supportive and respectful way.

Detailed Description

Are you keen to learn about advice and support work? Are you keen to work with asylum seekers? Are you friendly, approachable, helpful and an efficient worker? Whether you’re looking to use some free time in a positive way, or if you’re looking for voluntary experience to help you reach your employment goals, this could be the role for you! Role: Volunteer Asylum Caseworker Where? Winford, nr Bristol airport When? Thursdays, 11am – 2pm What would be involved? making phone calls, following up with partner agencies on queries, form filling. Meeting people from all over the world and ultimately helping them gain access to the services available to them in a supportive and respectful way. Working alongside/Support from: Support Manager, Bushra Other information: Opportunities to take on more responsibility as needed. Training provided. Expenses reimbursed. References provided on request. DBS check needed in advance of starting the role.

Activities you will be doing

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

What would be involved? making phone calls, following up with partner agencies on queries, form filling. Meeting people from all over the world and ultimately helping them gain access to the services available to them in a supportive and respectful way.

What is in it for you

N/A

Time Commitment

N/A

BS40

Hotel housing asylum seekers near Bristol Airport, Redhill.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of seeking asylum or refugee status to apply. We welcome people with disabilities to apply and we can discuss how we can adapt aspects of the role and/or environment to suit your needs.
Location
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