Refugee Support - Project Volunteer (Hackney - Digital Skills)

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants? You could help them to draw on their own strengths to cope with crisis and to rebuild their lives. The British Red Cross is a volunteer led organisation and the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. British Red Cross volunteers help thousands of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants every year enabling people to draw upon their own strengths to withstand crisis and rebuild their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a range of skills to volunteer at our Hackney Centre. At the centre we give out supermarket vouchers, food and hygiene products, have laundry and shower facilities, run activities, give out clothing, and run therapeutic sessions. We are looking for volunteers to support with the following group activities: - Tuesdays 10:30am-1:00pm - IT/digital skills sessions. - Tuesdays 1:30pm-4pm - IT/digital skills sessions. We are looking for volunteers who: - Are confident speaking to new people from a variety of countries and backgrounds, to make them feel welcome and to engage them in activities and conversation. - Have strong communication skills and are empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. - Can be flexible and adaptable. - Have good IT skills. Volunteers should be able to; - Volunteer at the British Red Cross Centre in Hackney (92 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1NG) - Be able to volunteer on a regular weekly basis. - Be available to support a 2.5 hour shift one day a week - please see the activities list above for dates and times. - Can commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months. Our IT classes support participants starting at a basic level and include topics such as: Using Gmail, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Maps and more. We're sorry but due to the nature of this role, we cannot accept applications from 16 and 17 year olds. Please check our website, for more opportunities in your area. We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you are (or have been) an asylum seeker or refugee. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. **Health and Safety Statement** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at [[email protected]](url)