Volunteer Opportunity – Employability Project Volunteer

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www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer

The Employability Team work to increase employment opportunities for refugees by offering one-to-one support sessions and a training programme in partnership with employers. We engage with employers, partner organisations and training providers to influence recruitment practices and reduce the barriers to employment faced by refugees.

This position is a diverse role and ideal for someone who likes working with both people and information. The Employability Project Volunteer will have an opportunity to undertake a wide range of tasks to support the delivery of the Employability team.

What will I be doing?

• Support the organising of training programmes, and assist in the delivery by providing digital support and co-facilitate small group activities (online and face-to-face)
• Contact clients by phone and email for appointments, training opportunities, gathering information, and follow-up calls
• Research and screening of employers/businesses
• Collect evidence from casework activities and writing case studies
• Create monthly employability newsletter with information provided
• Assist with the promotion and evaluation of Scottish Refugee Council employability training programmes
• Supporting the wider team e.g. with research projects and training support

What skills and qualities do I need?

• Researching and data analysing skills
• Good communicator
• An understanding of and commitment to refugee’s issues
• Competent computer skills, with experience in using outlook, word and excel
• Resourceful, organised and excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to work to deadlines and on own initiative
• A team player with a collaborative working style
• Reliable and flexible, with a willingness to take on a range of tasks
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

What do I get out of it?

• Experience and knowledge of working within the human rights charity sector
• Good understanding of employability issues for refugees within the UK
• The opportunity to understand how policy-makers can be influenced
• The chance to work and engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• A varied role that will develop your administration, research, analytical and communication skills
• Training in working with refugees and asylum seekers and ongoing training and development

 To protect all our volunteers and service users this role is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

How to Apply?

• Deadline for applications: September 15 Sunday, midnight
• Click here to complete the volunteer application form
• We will contact you soon after the deadline to invite you to a volunteer interview.

Do you have any questions about the volunteer role?
Contact our volunteering team at  volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Need support or information about he application process?
Please email us at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk, or read our Frequently Asked Questions