Volunteer peer counselor for LGBTQI group (Arnhem)

What will you contribute?

You are present every two weeks during a group meeting for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and status holders in Arnhem. As a volunteer you help create a safe atmosphere, in which the participants can meet and get information on important themes. You build a personal bond with them. You do this together with fellow volunteers and employees. If you yourself have a refugee background, we especially invite you to respond.

What are you going to do?

• You organize and supervise group meetings for LGBTQI + asylum seekers and status holders in Arnhem.

• The meetings take place every other week, on Monday evening, Tuesday evening or Wednesday evening (we will determine the day of the week later).

• The location is in Arnhem.

• You create a warm and safe atmosphere during meetings.

Who are you?

• You have experience with the obstacles that LGBTQI + people encounter in society.

• You are available every two weeks on a fixed evening. The evening is not yet fixed; current options are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

• In addition, you also have time for team meetings.

• 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. 

• You speak Dutch at B1 level or English. (English is enough)

• It is an advantage if you also speak Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, Farsi, Dari, French or Spanish.

What do you get?

• Meaningful volunteering where you contribute directly to the well-being of asylum seekers and status holders from the LGBTQI + community.

• 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 are reimbursed.

Does this sound like you?

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