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Sanctuary Seeker Support Volunteer

STEP Into Care (VASE)

Do you want to help others find their way in health and care?

We’re looking for volunteers with lived experience of migration, resettlement, or caring to join our new STEP Into Care project in Surrey.

Sanctuary Seeker Support Volunteers support sanctuary seekers (refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants) to:

  • Register with GPs, dentists, and local care services
  • Understand health appointments and paperwork
  • Feel confident asking for help and support
  • Build trust and connection in their new community

What You’ll Get:

  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Chance to build new skills and confidence
  • Experience for future work or volunteering in health and care

Together we can make health and care more welcoming for everyone.

What skills do I need?

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Friendly, patient, and open-minded people
  • Lived experience of migration, asylum, or care pathways
  • Basic English and willingness to learn
  • A few hours a week to give back to your community

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Once a week during weekdays

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME)
  • Families and Parenting
  • Health and Hospices
  • Refugees
  • Young People
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Advice and Information
  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support
  • Mentoring
  • Teaching, Training and Coaching
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Informal Discussion

Email: [email protected]

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Voluntary Action Surrey East Ltd (VASE) is a registered charity 1137664 and a company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House. Registered Company Number 07313570.

Registered office address – VASE, The Community Hub, 1st Floor Library Building, 14 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

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