UKRAINE ADVICE VOLUNTEER - UKRAINIAN SPEAKER
ORGANIZATION: Settled
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Settled relies on our huge team of volunteers spread across the UK. We currently have about 70 amazing active volunteers, working across more than 20 European languages. Trained and supported by staff coordinators and managers, volunteers also work together (usually remotely) in really positive collaboration - we’re delighted that people often refer to fellow volunteers as 'family’.
Our Ukraine service offers volunteers the chance to give immigration advice and support to Ukrainian refugees planning to come to the UK as part of the Homes For Ukraine or Family schemes; and in accessing associated rights. You will assist our beneficiaries by providing high quality immigration advice with the support of our service lead, a Ukrainian lawyer.
Volunteering roles are home-based - answering queries on our advice email service, and/or Facebook group. Rotas are at agreed times to suit you. Some volunteering can also be face-to-face in certain areas - something we are keen to develop.
We will train you fully, and you will be accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to provide Level 1 (EUSS) advice through Settled. We will give you all the tools to make a positive and professional difference; and you will be covered by our indemnity insurance. You will gain new skills and confidence, such as providing immigration advice by email or phone; and you will join a positive 'family' of dedicated and friendly volunteers of many nationalities and language groups across the UK.
A legal or advice background is not essential for our general volunteers - we are keen to hear from anyone with commitment to this cause; any related professional or lived experience is of course useful. We also require the help of volunteers with a background in immigration law, or experienced immigration advisers to join our team working with more complex cases.
If you would like to volunteer with us, please email a short expression of interest to volunteer.manager@settled.org.uk, and we will call you back to discuss the opportunity. Many thanks for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
More opportunities with Settled
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Settled
Location:
R1.3, Riverside House, Newport Market, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DD, GB
Mission Statement
A Positive Future for EU Citizens in the UK
Description
Settled is an independent charity set up in 2019 by European citizens living in the UK to provide free and trustworthy information, advice and support to others in the same position. Settled is accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner to provide immigration advice at OISC level 3.
We initially helped European citizens make applications to stay in the UK through the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Now that the deadline to apply has passed, our focus is on vulnerable people who are late applying to the EUSS, or who have had their application refused; joining family members; and people upgrading from pre-settled to settled status. We also help when people are struggling to prove their immigration status or access rights and services. These can include the right to travel, or to access welfare benefits or healthcare.
Since March 2022, Settled also now provides advice for Ukrainians coming to the UK as refugees, and hosts. We cover immigration rights and broader rights of housing, education, etc. (We do not assist in 'matching’ directly).
Settled’s small staff team coordinate a national network of 70+ volunteer advisers who speak more than 20 languages. Advice is free, multilingual, and OISC accredited. Our services and volunteers are accessible throughout the UK, and overseas, via phone, email, Facebook groups; and face-to-face support in certain locations, including for Roma people. We are committed to reaching those who most need help.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
R1.3, Riverside HouseNewport Market, Upper Dock StreetNewport, NP20 1DDUnited Kingdom
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2023
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Community Outreach
- Ukrainian
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- As much or as little as you are able and willing to give!
- We will need to take references and do a DBS security check