Vital Aid Foundation (hereafter to be called VAF) was founded in The Hague on November 23th, 2004 as a non-governmental, non-profit foundation with two objectives:
1. To contribute to the integration ...
Volunteer Support Worker for Migrant Mothers
Practical details
Volunteer vacancy • Organisation role (Long-term)
Contact person
Marilyn Marthins
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Provided
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Volunteer support worker to help new migrant mothers integrate into society and the workforce.
Volunteer Support Worker for Migrant Mothers
Role Overview: As a volunteer support worker, you will assist new migrant mothers in navigating their social and labor market integration. Your role is crucial in helping them adapt to their new environment, build a support network, and gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their new community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Orientation and Guidance: Provide information about local services, community resources, and cultural practices to help migrant mothers settle into their new surroundings.
- Employment Support: Assist with job search activities, including resume writing, interview preparation, and understanding the local job market.
- Language Assistance: Offer support in learning the local language through conversation practice, language classes, or connecting them with language learning resources.
- Social Integration: Organize and facilitate social activities and support groups to help migrant mothers build connections and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the needs and rights of migrant mothers within the community and with local service providers.
- Emotional Support: Provide a listening ear and emotional support, helping them navigate the challenges of migration and integration.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Empathy and Patience: Ability to understand and support the unique challenges faced by migrant mothers.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both the local language and the language(s) of the migrant community, if possible.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and respect for different cultural backgrounds and practices.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate activities effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Resourcefulness in finding solutions to various challenges that migrant mothers may face.
Benefits:
- Personal Fulfillment: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of migrant mothers and their families.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in social work, community development, and cross-cultural communication.
- Networking: Build connections with other volunteers, community organizations, and local service providers.
Related to
About Stichting Vital Aid foundation
Vital Aid Foundation (hereafter to be called VAF) was founded in The Hague on November 23th, 2004 as a non-governmental, non-profit foundation with two objectives:
1. To contribute to the integration of the African Diaspora in Dutch society/culture. The goal is to encourage/strengthen certain cultural habits and behavior to enable the African Diaspora to expand its own potential, so that they may contribute in a positive way to Dutch society, its economy and well-being of all concerned.
2. The VAF also aims to contribute to lessening poverty in the various African countries of origin. Attention is given primarily to activities like the promotion of equal access to education, enforcement of human rights, economic and social participation of disadvantaged groups, etc.
VAF particularly focuses on women and girls. With that in mind VAF has coordinated and organized activities for and with African women in The Netherlands and in a couple of African countries as well, to strengthen the economic and social position of women and to boost awareness on subjects like HIV/AIDS and their individual (reproductive and sexual) rights.
VAF has acquired experience on these themes with projects like: helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, voluntary return of migrants to their country of origin, migration and integration projects, care assistance to the elderly and physically challenged.
As we went along we developed more understanding of the nature and scope of the problems of African migrants in The Netherlands and the need for well targeted interventions.
Core activity
• Care assistance to the elderly and physically challenged
• Migration and Integration
• Gender equality
