Refugee & Migrant Services Befriender

HopeWorks

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Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

We are seeking volunteers with the following skills/qualities; A genuine desire to support refugees, and willingness to learn more about the issues they face Experience of working with vulnerable people in a similar capacity An understanding for and ability to maintain client confidentiality and the need to maintain professional boundaries Calm under pressure, reliable and trustworthy. Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Good time management, organisational and planning skills. Able to empower others and encourage their growth in self-worth, confidence, and skills. Have an understanding for people struggling with mental health issues. Able to form and promote positive, supportive, non-judgemental relationships with clients which acknowledges their right to make autonomous decisions and supports the individual to achieve their goals. Be self-aware and able to reflect on how situations may affect you and the client.

HopeWorks will invest in you personally. We do so through supervisions, and on-going training. We will encourage volunteers to attend our professional training courses when possible, free of charge. Volunteer roles are unpaid, but we can reimburse volunteers for travel costs

1 session per week for a minimum 6 months

Further location details may be provided below.

Olivia O'Donoghue - Volunteer Coordinator

MK40 2QT

Our main office is located in Bedford town centre. 5-10 minutes walk from the bus station, 15-20mins from the train station. Nearest parking is at Queen Street (2 hours free) or Allhallows

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Contact the Volunteer Coordinator or check out our website www.hopeworksuk.org

Our head office is wheelchair accessible. Befriender meetings could be organised at accessible venues in the community