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Roma Support Group
Roma Support Group is a registered charity established to provide support to Roma communities in the UK.We aim to improve the quality of life for Roma refugees and migrants by helping them to overcome prejudice, isolation and vulnerability. It is also our objective to make the public aware of Roma culture, heritage and current situation of Roma refugees and migrants in the UK through cultural…
Description

The Roma Support Group (RSG) was the first Roma-led charity to be established in the UK. Since its founding in 1998, the organisation has assisted thousands of Roma families through our frontline services in accessing welfare, housing, health, education, and employment, as well as empowering Roma communities through a wide range of advocacy and cultural programmes. 

Purpose of role: 

To facilitate effective communication between our frontline team and Bulgarian speaking beneficiaries seeking to access our support.

About the role:

  • Hours: Flexible (appx. 2 hrs per week)
  • Location: Remote, occasionally East/North London
  • An ideal opportunity for those with an interest in language and translation services, advice and advocacy, mental health, and community outreach.

 

Duties

Role Outline:

  • Attend outreach sessions to provide interpreting
  • Collaborate with advisors to facilitate follow up phone calls with clients
  • Provide written translation of essential documentation or correspondence when required.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Frontline advice team.
Training
Roma cultural awareness training will be provided as part of induction.

Time commitment

Flexible - approximately 2 hours per week.
Application deadline

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.