Migrant Help
About Migrant Help
Migrant Help, we exist to protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma. We support those most in need and least likely to find support elsewhere, whilst aiming to bridge community gaps and bring services and support together. Befriending support is available to Migrant Help clients supported through many projects we deliver. It is an opportunity to gain confidence, develop support networks as well as become more familiar with your new community.
Service Eligibility
The service is open to adult Refugees in Kent
Information for Volunteers
What will you do?
Provide bi-/weekly one to one befriending support to refugees with focus on practising English
Led by befriendee, you will identify different ways to practise English and use those methods in your meetings.
Where needed, you will introduce your befriendee to the area and provide cultural/social orientation (for example, showing what supermarket is most affordable, where they can get fresh fruits and vegetables)
Visit local amenities and cultural centres with your befriendee
Be empathetic and patient in sessions
Provide encouragement to speak English and create a safe environment to make mistakes and build confidence
Provide ongoing feedback to VC throughout the duration of the project
Report any safeguarding or confidentiality breach concerns to your volunteer supervisor as soon as possible.
Please contact us if interested.
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older People (65+)Themes
Ethnic Minority Communities, Refugees/Asylum SeekersRegions
Country: National
South East EnglandOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted