Resident Support Programme: Next month Action Foundation is launching the Resident Support Program. This will consist of a package of workshops and training session which will expand the support and advice already provided by our dedicated team of Support Workers to the vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees we house. We are developing the programme in consultation with residents in order to ensure that it is tailored to meet individual circumstances, experiences and interests as well as addressing recurring challenges people face on the journey from destitution towards creating independent and fulfilling lives here in the North East of England. The Resident Support Programme will provide information, advice and opportunities in the following 3 broad areas:
- Life in the UK: Developing life skills, promoting independent living and providing opportunities to connect with the community
- Employment: Becoming more employable through developing skills and accessing education, training and work experience opportunities
- Housing: Helping residents to prepare for the realities of sustaining independent tenancies after moving-on from supported accommodation.
Volunteer Opportunities: Recruiting enthusiastic, committed volunteers will be essential to making the Resident Support Programme a success, and we are eager to hear from anyone who wants to get involved in the project.
Find out more about our volunteer positions on our website…We are also recruiting the following volunteer positions:
