We have ticked all the boxes, we have a home lined up, some basic funding and the go ahead under the Government’s Community Sponsorship Scheme.
Now we need FRIENDS and SUPPORT for the family to learn their way around Kingsbridge, knowing where to shop on a tight budget, using public transport to visit other places, getting lifts to hospital check-ups, English conversation practice, occasional childminding, and lots more.
VOLUNTEER SKILLS/ROLES:
Volunteers may of course take more than one role if they wish!
House Preparation Team
Getting house ready including furnishing, basic equipment, groceries, etc. General maintenance and advice on use of equipment. Follow up help as needed.
Family Support Team
Supporting the family as they integrate and offering help where needed e.g. reading practice, budgeting and shopping advice, babysitting, drivers willing to offer transport for essential visits, social contact and occasional days out.
Health Team
Supporting family members with access to the full range of NHS and other health services (e.g. dentist).
Education Team
Supporting family with school systems and access, families walking together to school.
English Tuition and Translation Team
Interpreters and ESOL teaching, translating essential documents as necessary.
Employment and Work Team
Finding volunteering opportunities for adult family members, supporting visits to job centre, helping with CV writing, training and job opportunities.
Benefits and Budgeting Team
Supporting visits to job centre, experts with up to date knowledge on Universal Credit, housing benefit and budgeting.
If you would like to see Bridge For Hope flourish in Kingsbridge, we’d love to hear from you! Talk to us about how to get involved, or how we could work together.
Refugees need our help – Let’s go flat out for them
Kingsbridge Community
Sponsorship Group CIC
CIC Number: 13167771