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General support advisers (volunteer)

What You'll Do: 

Provide general support and advice face-to-face in our Leicester Square centre.  You might be asked for help to access universal credit or other benefits, apply for travel documents, register with a GP, help someone to understand official documents from the local council, help to contact council departments.  

Why You'll Love It: 

You will meet people from many different backgrounds.

You'll be part of a great team of staff and volunteers.

You will help those most vulnerable who often find it challenging when dealing with authorities and understanding how things work in a new country.

What You'll Learn: 

You will learn more about the lives of refugees in the UK.

You will find out more about the asylum system (through our in-house training sessions)

If you are interested, you may wish to find out more about becoming an OISC immigration adviser with our support.

What We're Looking For: 

Excellent IT skills and the ability to quickly find information.

Good communication skills and a personable nature.

French speaking is desirable as many of our clients are from french-speaking African countries.

Other community languages are always welcome.

Reliability and able to attend at least one session every two weeks.

A commitment to helping vulnerable people.

 

 

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Refugees
City of Westminster
26 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Inclusive
Using professional behaviours
Languages you should know: 
French
Professional working
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit

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