-
2 people are interested
Help Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ASSIST Sheffield
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
2 people are interested
Do you like meeting new people from other countries? As a Help Desk Volunteer, youwill meet and engage with those approaching ASSIST for support.
As part of the Help Desk Team you will help to provide information to potential clients at a weekly drop-in session for asylum seekers. Your role will be to interview asylum seekers within the busy environment, using interpreters where required. You will provide information, signpost the asylum seeker to other agencies, make a referral within ASSIST, and provide support to enable the asylum seeker to move forwards.
You need to be positive about working with diversity and cultural difference. You need to be friendly, a good listener and have good verbal communication skills. You need to be able to respect confidential information and record information clearly, and you need to be able to stay calm in a busy environment.
More opportunities with ASSIST Sheffield
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ASSIST Sheffield
Location:
C/O Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB, GB
Mission Statement
ASSIST Sheffield is currently the only Sheffield charity focused on destitution among asylum seekers. We help by providing accommodation, advice and other support to those in most need or distress.
Description
ASSIST is totally reliant on its volunteers, and is organised through a variety of teams. These teams work to:
- Provide accommodation, food and support for asylum seekers in Sheffield who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
- Advance the education of the public, and other statutory and voluntary organisations, in order to assist the inclusion of asylum seekers into the wider community
- Raise awareness about the plight of asylum seekers in our city
We hope you will find something that suits your passion, your talents and your availability.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Victoria Hall Methodist ChurchNorfolk StreetSheffield, S1 2JBUnited Kingdom
DATE POSTED
July 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Weekly on Wednesday afternoons, from 1:45-4:30pm