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Breaking Barriers
- VO100118
We’re Breaking Barriers so every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
We welcome refugees into meaningful employment with advice, experience and education.
We believe in the power of responsible business to change society for the better through our innovative partnerships.
Employment Foundation is a structured program where volunteers help clients build a strong base of employment and job-related knowledge, so they can go into the job market with confidence and increased independence.
The courses focus on everything from how to build up a CV, search and apply to jobs online, to how to utilise LinkedIn. Do not worry if you do not have experience in all of these as you will receive training and support where wanted.
Volunteers and clients work one-on-one to complete our employment foundations course using the provided handbooks.
Each sessions lasts between 45-90 minutes, and is usually run weekly or biweekly depending on your availability.
Please go to our website for more details on our charity: www.breaking-barriers.co.uk/
If you're interested, please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.
Experience required
Skills Required:
- Excellent communication skills, including fluent/native level of English
- Knowledge of the UK job market
- Reliability and flexibility
- Access to Zoom
- Alignment with Breaking Barriers’ mission and values
Desirable: an additional language including Arabic, Ukrainian Farsi/Dari,
Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto.
This is a role to grow in so please apply even if you do not fit all or most of the criteria.
Travel details
We are currently based at BECO Building, 58 Kingston St, Glasgow G5 8BP but there will always be an option to volunteer remotely and travelling is thus not necessary.
Dates
23 April - 17 October 2024
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
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