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Availability Details

This is a flexible role. We ask that you meet your refugee friend once a week at a time that works best for you two.
Initial commitment is 3 months. 

Venue Address

Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom

Key words
Help and Support
Advice
Hobbies and Interests
Arts / Crafts / Photography
Cycling / Walking
Food / Cooking / Nutrition
History / Heritage
Sport
Visits / Trips
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Everyone
Adults
Ethnically Marginalised Communities
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Policies in place

Adult and Children Safeguarding Policy in place

Yes

DBS check required

No

Policy and safeguarding notes

Our befrienders are carefully screened and checked; we ask for two references, passport ID and a photo.
Befrienders fill in a detailed screening and profiling questionnaire and are asked to read this guide, HostNation then telephones each applicant to discuss the role and ensure suitability.
Accessibility support

Accessibility support

Yes

Accessibility Support Details

Financial support for the refugee / asylum seekers travel and connectivity is available.
Support and Training

On Going Support

Yes

Training Provided

Yes

Volunteer Induction

Yes

Written role description

Yes

Expenses Reimbursed

No
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Driving Licence Required

No

Details

You will need to upload a copy of your passport when applying.

Can you spare a couple of hours a week to help someone feel more welcome in the North East? 

Befriend a refugee / asylum seeker and socialise as you would normally do with a friend!

Be active in exploring the area and introducing your new friend to places they may never have been to! 

Support your new friend in starting their life here, make them feel more comfortable and share heritage and culture.

 

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