If you’d like to assist families who have arrived from Afghanistan and other countries, Westminster Befriend a Family (WBAF) is recruiting volunteers! We offer mentoring to mothers with children aged 5+. In a programme adapted for the specific needs of refugees, our volunteers provide regular social, emotional and practical support, for up to two hours a week, for three to six months. We offer volunteers bespoke and comprehensive training to ensure they’re prepared for their role, with ongoing support and structured supervisions, as well as a range of tailored resources. You’ll need to be able to commit to at least six months of support, and we require a DBS check, which we take care of, as well as two recent references. We particularly welcome people with language skills (Pashtu, Dari, Farsi, Arabic and more!). If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, supporting families to settle in and access the support they need, please sign up on our website here. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected]
Benefits
- sense of satisfaction and reward when supporting vulnerable people
- being part of a large community of organisations supporting migrant families
- specialised mentoring training
- experience working with parents and families and opportunity to practice your people and supporting skills
- we will provide references for your work if you complete a period of mentoring with us
Time commitment
- volunteers are encouraged to attend regular group supervisions