Activity Lead Volunteer

What will we expect from you?

• Complete relevant induction and training provided by Migrant Help

• Undergo a criminal conviction check (DBS, PVG or AccessNI).

• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months, at agreed times.

• Attend volunteer support sessions as required.

• Complete feedback forms when required highlighting any growth opportunities and honestly communicating what is not working well

• Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

• Uphold Migrant Help’s values.

• Start volunteering at an agreed time and be punctual

• Complete all relevant documentation as required by volunteer coordinator

• Be open and understanding of different customs, values, and beliefs

What will you be doing?

• Organise and deliver activities to people seeking asylum in agreed locations weekly

• Promote a safe and non-judgemental environment for people joining activities

• Organise and adapt activities centring clients’ voice

• Communicate with other volunteers and Community Liaison Coordinator to deliver activities smoothly

• Together with community liaison coordinator, research and reach out to external organisations to better variety and quality of sessions to our clients

• Encourage clients’ independence and provide words of encouragement, empathy

• Together with Migrant Help staff organise themed events for our clients (for example, Refugee Week, religious celebrations and etc)

• Pack and store items securely in agreed locations

• Organise and support outings for clients.

• Create interactive posters to encourage clients to engage in activities

• Help promote and advertise activities to clients and external organisations

• Be a point of contact for clients during activities and forward any concerns to community liaison coordinator

• Regularly communicate with community liaison coordinator and openly share successes, challenges and ideas on improvement.

• Provide support to other facilitators delivering activities

What will you not be able to do?

• Volunteer with us if you are under 18.

• Exchange contact information with clients

• Buy gifts, food or lend or give/receive money to/from clients

• Carry out casework tasks, such as, complete benefits applications, liaise with local authorities or refer to other services or provide immigration advice

You will be an excellent candidate for this role if you:

• Have spare time to undertake volunteering on a regular basis

• Are willing to work with diverse range of people

• Are non-judgmental and inclusive

• Have a friendly and approachable nature

• Are reliable and punctual

• Are patient

• Have empathetic listening skills

• Are a keen learner

• Have access to a laptop or computer to use

• Are comfortable using computer or laptop for typing and sending emails, video calls.

We look forward to hearing from everyone, especially if you:

• Are a speaker of Kurdish-Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic, Albanian, Vietnamese or Arabic.

• Have an excellent knowledge of your local area

• Have lived experience of trafficking, asylum or immigration systems

• Have an understanding of trafficking, asylum or immigration systems

• Have a vehicle and can drive

You will benefit from volunteering with us by:

· Gaining experience useful for your future CVs and cover letters

· Being able to provide a volunteering reference to your future employer or educator

· Being a part of dedicated and inclusive service

· Developing new skills

· Being more aware of immigration and asylum systems in the UK

· Having reasonable expenses reimbursed

· Having regular check ins and supervision to support your volunteering experience and growth