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NAC New Scots
- VO91079
This role supports the integration of New Scots (mainly Syrian and Afghan refugees) into their local communities and can work on two levels:
Community Connector – acting as a contact point for New Scots seeking local information, support or activities. Sharing your local knowledge with them and supporting them to build local social networks.
Befriender – supporting individuals/specific families to integrate by accompanying them on local activities, groups etc and offering general support to enable them to settle successfully.
The role may encompass one or both aspects.
Experience required
Required Skills
E = Essential D = Desirable
Good knowledge of the relevant local community, (groups, organisations etc )
Able to understand and practice strict confidentiality (E)
Excellent people skills, especially where language may be a barrier (E)
Good at building relationships and respectful of the differing needs and cultures of New Scots (E)
Determined problem solver with a positive approach (E)
Experience of working with vulnerable people (D)
Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Befriender with NAC New Scots
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in North Ayrshire:
Contact name: Ann Wilson
Email address: ann@tact.scot
Phone: 01294 443044
Thank you for registering your interest in Befriender with NAC New Scots.
NAC New Scots has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO91079.