Organisation

NZ Red Cross

Description

The Red Cross Pathways to Settlement programme is about connecting former refugee families to their new community. Our volunteers are a friendly face and supportive guide during the initial resettlement process.

After successfully completing the training programme, volunteers begin their placement with a newly arrived family or individual. They work in teams to provide support for up to six months. Timing is flexible as responsibilities are shared amongst the team. This role would ideally suit a student who has a more flexible schedule with some daytime availability during the week, although volunteers can also offer support at the weekend.

Requirements

Warm, friendly manner, enthusiasm, a genuine wish to help, and a willingness to learn about cultural differences/traditions/languages.

Time commitment

Busiest during the first six weeks, but tasks shared amongst your team.

Background check

Police
Vulnerable adults & children

How to apply

If you would like to know more, feel free to get in touch with us:

Mona Tavakoli Mona.Tavakoli@redcross.org.nz  Volunteer Programme Lead Dunedin

Violetta Hardy Violetta.Hardy@redcross.org.nz    Regional Trainer Dunedin and Invercargill

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email