We are a multi-cultural charity in High Wycombe who support refugees and asylum seekers in and around High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire to rebuild their lives and integrate into the local community ...
Farsi/Dari Speaking Befrienders - Wycombe Refugee Partnership - 1-3 hrs per week
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Sarah Kelly
Provided
#90573
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We are looking for Farsi/Dari speaking befrienders to support our Farsi/Dari speaking beneficiaries.
The role of befriender at Wycombe Refugee Partnership may include:
- Registering the family with the GP and dentist, helping towards independence in arranging and attending appointments. Occasional explaining of NHS appointment/referral letters and helping to request interpreters if necessary.
- Orientation of the High Wycombe town, including orientation to shops of specific interest and supermarkets.
- Registering at the library, with follow up visits to help them understand and access services/community groups.
- Providing assistance with transport to appointments, working towards independent travel as much as possible.
- Helping read school emails and information, and liaising with the education team
- Helping the family keep a diary/system of important school dates, appointment dates etc
- Helping with Universal Credit / Child Benefit applications and appointments
You will be part of the Volunteer Supporter team, with a Team Lead and other volunteers to support and guide you. You will receive orientation, induction and will shadow another volunteer to learn how we work alongside our beneficiaries.
Skills required
- Farsi/Dari, fluent English
- Good listening and communication skills
- The ability to work sensitively, show empathy and maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to work as part of a team, a non-judgmental attitude and the ability to treat people with respect and dignity, irrespective of race, religion, or status.
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About Wycombe Refugee Partnership
We are a multi-cultural charity in High Wycombe who support refugees and asylum seekers in and around High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire to rebuild their lives and integrate into the local community.
We give wrap-around support including local orientation, schools registrations, NHS registrations, English learning and ad-hoc paperwork support. We have a womens' social group and run activities for refugee children and their families.
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