Rohingya-Speaking Welcome Group Volunteer for Refugee Newcomers in Moncton

Organization name
Together Project, a charitable initiative of MakeWay
First name of person making the request Jennilee
Last name of person making the request Austria

Phone647-654-2249
Web site http://www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
Volunteer Position Title
Rohingya-Speaking Welcome Group Volunteer for Refugee Newcomers in Moncton
Select Field (typework) Administration
Description of volunteer work
As featured in The Globe & Mail and the CBC, Together Project’s Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, refugee newcomers to the community.Together Project is delivering the Welcome Group Program in collaboration with MAGMA-AMGM (Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area).Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think there’s a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Apply Here Today:
https://bttr.im/a772o
Skills
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
-based in Greater Moncton
-passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections
-organized
-sociable
-culturally sensitive
-patient
-interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement
-open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.)
Requirements
Languages:

Volunteers must speak Rohingya and conversational English.
Ideal forAdults
LanguageEnglish
Radio Field (accessibility)
Fully accessible workplace
Radio Field (Duration)
Short term
Commitment (Determines when a volunteer needs to be available for this opportunity)
Commitment: Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period. These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient.
Training provided
Training:
Together Project provides volunteers with training, guidance, and interpretation/translation assistance to help each Welcome Group maximize its impact.

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