Refugee support volunteers work in teams to provide support for former refugees as they embark on their resettlement journey. Teams are decided upon volunteer availability. We also try to match people with complimentary skills.
Volunteer tasks may include:
• Setting up a home for a refugee family/individual before they arrive,
• Helping the family enrol with schools and doctors,
• Budgeting, shopping, and how to use an ATM machine,
• Showing the family how to use public transport,
• Social visits,
• Generally explaining how things work in New Zealand.
If this sounds like something you might be interested please fill in the form below, and you will be given the contact details for a Red Cross staff member who can answer any questions you may have. You will also be provided with a link to fill in more information for the Red Cross team.
All volunteers take part in our comprehensive, multi-day training. Training programmes are run in each of the resettlement areas, at varying times throughout the year. Volunteers also receive mentoring and support throughout their placement. The Red Cross runs training courses throughout the year.
Saturday 17th February
Saturday 13th April
Saturday 10th August
Saturday 12th October
Saturday 8th June (ONLINE)
🟠 Volunteers may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 for this role. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.
The first 2 to 4 weeks of a placement are generally the busiest, filled with initial appointments and settling in tasks.
Volunteers work in teams and are generally active supporting a family for 6 weeks.
Getting started:
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.
Practical Help