International Youth Volunteer - Wales, United Kingdom - British Red Cross Volunteer

British Red Cross Volunteer
British Red Cross Volunteer
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Wales, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Tasks:
Supporting the team with field interventions by setting up tents, tables, drinks, etc.

  • Awareness raising and referrals according to people's needs.
  • Providing psychosocial support in the field.
  • Supporting the Care team by managing the wait list, helping nurses with data collection, offering drinks, managing the shower service (always in pairs).
  • Working with the Restoring Family Links team: managing the "phone point" (offering international phone calls), prevention, presentation of specific Red Cross tools to maintain or restore family links.
  • Assist staff in the office by coordinating resources and logistics for field interventions
  • Skills:
Good communication skills.

  • Desire to help and support vulnerable people in a challenging environment.
  • Willingness to bring commitment and initiative to your work.
  • Be friendly, open to new experiences and working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Benefits:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.

  • A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
  • Learn French and how to communicate in a second language (nonverbal communication).
  • Gain experience working in a practical and officebased environment.
  • Make an impact on people's lives, either through small or big actions.
  • Training and induction before and during the placement including on arrival training in Paris.
  • An opportunity to be part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people's lives.
  • A fully funded placement, through Taith and Service Civique, all travel, accommodation and living allowance are included.
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