Volunteer at group meetings for young adults

Your contribution:

We organize group meetings for young adults (18 - 25 years) at several asylum reception locations in Arnhem. As a volunteer you help create a safe atmosphere, in which the young people can meet each other and get information on important themes. You build a relationship of trust with them. You do this together with fellow volunteers and employees. You are especially invited to volunteer in this role if you have a refugee background. Knowledge of Arabic, Tigrinya, Somali or Farsi / Dari is very useful for this role.

What will you do:

• You organize and supervise weekly group meetings for young adult residents of the asylum centre.

• You help organize and give educational theme meetings (once a quarter).

• You create a warm and safe atmosphere during meetings.

• If necessary, you refer residents to the legal assistance of VluchtelingenWerk.

• You are present at one or more asylum centres in Arnhem.

Who are you?

• Availability; at least 6 hours a week.

• The intention to be available for at least a year.

• Willingness to participate in training courses of VluchtelingenWerk Nederland.

• Affinity with refugees and asylum seekers.

• Good social and communication skills.

• The ability to identify personal problems and deal with them confidentially. 

• Experience with or interest in working with young adults is an advantage.

• English is enough (no Dutch needed)

• Speaking another language such as Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, or Farsi / Dari is an advantage.

What do you get?

• Meaningful volunteering where you immediately contribute to a safe and friendly environment for residents of the asylum centre.

• You will be trained by experienced colleagues.

• You are part of a committed and enthusiastic team.

• Plenty of opportunities to learn about other backgrounds and cultures.

• Space for own development and initiative.

• Possibilities to follow e-learning, training and courses at the VluchtelingenWerk Academy.

• Expenses reimbursed.

Does this sound interesting?

Please leave your details below and we will contact you as soon as possible.