Youth Settlement Volunteers help Settlement Youth Workers with events that support young people with a refugee background in their settlement journey. These events provide vital opportunities for young people to build connections with others and their communities. Events may include workshops, sharing kai, and sports days. Youth Settlement volunteers empower rangatahi within safe environments, by helping to create spaces where young people can thrive.
As a Youth Settlement volunteer, you may also be helping young people to navigate everyday challenges and adapt to life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Volunteers commit to support at least two events a term for two terms or more.
As a Youth Settlement Volunteer you will be:
If you want a rewarding experience, where you get to work with rangatahi, gain new skills, foster a positive and inclusive local community and meet new people then join the Red Cross as a Youth Resettlement Volunteer!
A Police background check is required for this role.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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