Volunteer Counsellor for Refugee Students

ConnectionHub exists to advance the education and training of those who have been granted refugee status and asylum seekers and their dependents who need it, to advance them in life and to help them integrate into their host community by a ) provide equipped learning spaces for beneficiaries to participate in formal and non-formal education b) cover fees for training, exams, translation and verification of diplomas and certificates from third countries and c) provide access to online learning programs and scholarships from our partner institutions. ConnectionHub operates in the development sector and in the humanitarian field, providing early intervention education and learning opportunities for refugees in urban areas and in camps and reception facilities such as in Lesvos, Greece, with the intention of supporting refugees to meet their learning and integration needs in order to To promote independence and social commitment and participation in the labor market. To tackle the challenges of isolation, displacement and migration, we bring together diverse volunteers: professionals, academics, students, graduates and refugees. Position: Volunteer Counsellor for Refugee Students Hours: 3-6 hours per month Location: Remote Volunteering commitment: 6 months Qualifications and Experience To have qualified as a counsellor with a diploma level 4 or above. Have at least 2 years supervised experience providing counselling or 420 hours of guided learning hours Experience providing mental health risk assessment Experience working with refugees or people of concern (PoC) A registered member of a UK regulating body and adhere to relevant ethical guidelines. Second language: Arabic, Farsi or French desirable Minimum age 25 years Person Specification Knowledge and understanding of the needs and the complexity of issues faced by refugees. Able to communicate effectively with students and other volunteers. Able to establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships. Able to motivate self and manage time effectively. Basic IT skills. Have access to a stable Wi-Fi connection. This is the chance to make a huge impact on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Greece; your involvement in this programme would be helping students in desperate situations to regain hope, to rebuild confidence, and to reimagine their future. You would join our international network of talented volunteers collaborating on this project to bring educational opportunities to people forced to flee.

Required qualifications:

  • To have qualified as a counsellor with a diploma level 4 or above.
  • Have at least 2 years supervised experience providing counselling or 420 hours of guided learning hours.
  • Experience providing mental health risk assessment.
  • Experience working with refugees or people of concern (PoC).
  • A registered member of a UK regulating body and adhere to relevant ethical guidelines.
  • Minimum age 25 years.

Desired qualifications:

  • Second language: Arabic, Farsi or French desirable
  • Basic IT skills
  • Have access to a stable Wi-Fi connection.
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