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Welcoming new asylum seekers to the city of Leeds and facilitating pathways to their integration.

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Role Description

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Tasks Involved

The role involves taking a group around Leeds once a week for 10 weeks. ​
Support includes:  

• Registering clients with RETAS.
• Following a set program, you will support clients to find their way around the city.
• Supporting clients to develop their digital skills to help them find their way around.
• Signposting information on support groups, leisure activities and other community groups.
• Ensuring the client is aware of all RETAS services.

Skills and qualifications required

• Good level of English spoken.
• Good communication skills.
• Good active listening skills.
• A people person.
• Work well with and contribute to a team.
• Able to use your own initiative.
• Self management.
• Knowledge of Leeds.

Time commitment and location

• Office based (233-237 Roundhay Road, LS8 4HS)  & various locations around the city.
• 3 hours a week for 10 weeks - we usually run 4 groups a year. 
• Travel expenses are provided. 

Training and support

Training will involve:

• An introduction to RETAS and knowledge of the asylum process
• Guidelines on running sessions externally
• Identifying and carrying out risk assessments 
• Regular volunteer events to share ideas and socialize with volunteers and staff​
• ​Supervision with the volunteer co-ordinator on a quarterly basis.

Benefits to volunteer

• Feel that you are helping people make a successful transition into the UK.
• Meeting people from different cultures.
• Part of a thriving charity.
• New skills for your CV including time management, active listening skills, supporting people in a challenging situation. 
• Make friends.
• Potential to move onto other volunteer roles.
• Experience of volunteering in the UK.
• Full training program. 

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