All volunteers are welcome
Everyone is very welcome to help, in whatever way you can, for just a few hours or more. For example:
- Arranging and helping with fundraising
- Assisting or taking part in events
- Donating or becoming a regular sponsor (see Donate page)
- Publicising what we are about
- Welcoming the family
- Helping them to practice speaking English
- Showing them local shops, neighbourhood, and transport
- Liaising with schools and medical centres
- Helping with finance applications
- Social media engagement
- Helping children settle in to school and join after-school activities
- Donating furniture, clothing and household goods
- Helping with employment, to support the family’s independence and self-sufficiency. The experience is that adults in refugee families are extremely keen to find work and to become self-reliant when they are fit and able
- Training other volunteers
Volunteering is enriching for you and your family. You might have a specific skill to share or you might want to support our administration and fundraising work. All volunteers who will be meeting the family are required to have a screening interview, agree to background checking and undergo formal training. But don't be put off! We've all had to do it and it isn't that bad.
We are a friendly group who have come together from a mutual desire to help a family achieve a safe and productive life in our community.
If you are interested to enquire further about any form of volunteering or getting involved, please email us at info@blandfordwelcome.group
Please do also consider donation or sponsorship – for which please click on the Donate page link.
For more information, visit the FAQ page.