Vrijwilliger groepsbijeenkomsten & Thema-educatie (opvanglocaties Arnhem)

Your contribution:

We organize group meetings for residents at several asylum centres in Arnhem, with special attention for vulnerable target groups. As a volunteer you choose which target group you want to work with, for instance: young people, women, LGBTQ + people or people who have trouble reading and writing. You help create a welcoming, safe space, in which residents can feel connected and get information on important themes.

In addition, you organize and supervise educational theme sessions that help residents find their way during their stay at the asylum centre. You do this together with fellow volunteers and employees. If you have refugee backgrond yourself, we especially invite you to contact us.

What will you do:

• You organize and supervise weekly group meetings for 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 specific target groups (such as young people, women, LGBTQ + people or low-literate people) 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.