Vacancy buddy
LGBTI-refugees originate from countries in which their sexual orientation is often legally criminilised and socially vilified. Throughout the asylum procedure, LGBTI-refugees live at the mercy of a hostile environment and cannot express themselves freely. As a buddy, you provide a safe environment in which LGBTI-refugees can express themselves freely and familiarise them with Dutch culture. Do you want to have a meaningful connection with LGBTI-refugees? Are you resilient and able to cope with unpredictable situations? Can you provide support in everyday scenarios and respond to individual needs? Then we are looking for you to be a buddy to one of our many clients!
Responsibilities
As a buddy, clients look to you for emotional and social support throughout the asylum procedure. You maintain contact with at least one client on a weekly basis and seek to provide sources of stability and identify and alleviate sources of instability. You are able to look for solutions in conjunction with affiliated parties of clients. In order to familiarise clients with Dutch culture, you look for social activities close to the assigned asylum centre and assist them with everyday needs.
What do we ask of you?
- You have strong social skills
- You have experience or affinity with LGBTI-refugees
- You are open-minded to people of different cultural backgrounds
- You are able to relate to LGBTI-refugees
- You are able to assert and maintain boundaries for both yourself and your client(s)
- You are able to work independently, but also as part of a team
- You are fluent in Dutch and English
- You are in possession of a properly functioning computer and are familiar with digital working environments
- You are available on an 6-8 hour per week basis
What do we offer you?
- You will be part of a dedicated team of volunteers, looking out for your personal growth and stimulate initiative
- You will provide life-changing support to LGBTI-refugees
- You are invited to participate in annually organised LGBTI-events
Do you want to join our team?
Fill the form by clicking the button or send an email to info@lgbtasylumsupport.nl
Join us!