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British Red Cross volunteers help thousands of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants every year enabling people to draw upon their own strengths to withstand crisis and rebuild their lives We are looking for volunteers with a range of skills to help the Red Cross support refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in many ways, from giving advice on how people can access services to helping out with our activity projects or lending a hand at our drop in centres to give emergency support. Our Food Volunteers help with distributing food at our centres giving vital support to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. ## **We'd like you to:** - Volunteer on Fridays from 9:45 until 14:30 - Volunteer for a minimum of 12 months - Kitchen/group catering experience is desirable ## **We’re sorry but due to the nature of this role, we cannot accept applications from 16 and 17 year olds. Please check our website for more opportunities in your area.** ## **We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker.** ## Health and Safety Statement ## We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. ## If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at [email protected]
Why we want you: Are you passionate about supporting people in crisis? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who will enjoy being part of our supportive team. You will be friendly and welcoming, and keen to get involved in our diverse service and activities. Our Food Volunteers help with food distribution for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants at our centres. This is a time that can be particularly distressing for them, we aim to ease the process of adjusting to life in a new country through our support.

• Tasks: Helping with collecting, sorting and safe storage of food
  
  Giving donated food to people using the centre
  
  Helping to prepare and distribute hot food at a drop-in centre
  
  Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks at the centre

• Skills: Strong communication skills and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
  
  Able to volunteer in a multicultural environment
  
  Good teamwork skills and willing to support where needed
  
  Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations would be helpful, but we can give you training
  
  Speak English; knowledge of a foreign language would be helpful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population)
  
  Emotionally resilient as you may need to deal with challenging or difficult situations
  
  Keep the people we support at the heart of what you do

• Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a supportive and inclusive team
  
  A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
  
  All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
  
  Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role
  
  An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives