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Detention Outreach Manager
JRS UK is recruiting a Detention Outreach Manager in a full-time senior post, to lead JRS UK’s accompaniment, service and advocacy on behalf of those who are detained in the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Harmondsworth and Colnbrook).
This busy and varied role combines face-to-face pastoral accompaniment of people in detention with management of a volunteer visitor network, liaison with chaplaincy services and IRC management, informal casework, referral to specialist agencies, and collaborative working with other NGOs on advocacy. The Detention Outreach Manager will also line manage the Detention Outreach Officer who is responsible for developing a new post-detention support project, including a small post-detention peer support group.
Deadline for applications is midnight Thursday 6th August 2020
First round of interviews will likely be held in London on 12th of August.
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Phone Support Volunteer (Emotional Support & Befriending)
JRS UK are looking for volunteers who can assist with making regular phone calls to refugees to provide emotional support and friendship during this time. Many of our refugee friends feel even more isolated and lonely as a result of the pandemic and their needs often become more urgent, sometimes falling in and out of crisis. In line with the JRS mission of accompaniment, this role offers the chance for encounter, mutual relationship, and companionship by lending a listening ear to those of our refugee friends who need somebody to talk to.
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To apply for this role please e-mail Sara at uk@jrs.net to request an application form.
Phone Support Volunteer (Practical)
JRS UK are looking for volunteers who can assist with making phone calls to refugees to confirm practical information necessary for us to continue supporting them through our Emergency Response work. This usually includes confirming mobile phone networks for top ups, and confirming physical addresses and special needs for emergency deliveries of food and toiletries, following a phone script which is regularly updated.
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To apply for this role please e-mail Sara at uk@jrs.net to request an application form.
Volunteer Driver
The food shortage brought about by the coronavirus outbreak is dire for some refugee friends, and the suspension of most day centres supporting destitute migrants has left many with no source of support. We have set up a new Emergency Response Team to distribute food parcels and hygiene packs to the most vulnerable refugee friends we support. We are looking for volunteer deliverers who can collect food parcels and hygiene packs from the JRS UK office in Wapping and deliver them to our refugee friends in London. It is essential that those applying for this role have a full clean driving licence and access to a car (or bicycle with a trailer), and are willing to drive in London.
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To apply for this role please e-mail Sara at uk@jrs.net to request an application form.
