Opportunities
for asylum seekers
Home-Start Sheffield are looking for asylum seeker and
refugee volunteers to help support families.
By becoming a Home-Start volunteer you will benefit from gaining
an Open College Network accredited qualification, as well as the
opportunity to develop your personal skills and then pass those
skills on to those who need them. Free childcare is available and
expenses are paid for. Home-Start supply on-going training and support
upon placement with a family.
“Home-Start training is ideal for people to gain a qualification
and experience in family support work. In return, you get enhanced
job opportunities, a reference, make friends, build your confidence,
and help families through times of difficulty,” said Nusrat
Rehman, Senior Practioner for Asylum Seekers Family Support, who
are working with Home-Start on the project.
The course will run 13th January – 23rd March 2004 (excluding
17th February) at the Alzheimer’s Society, Venture House,
105 Arundel Street. The course is one day a week 10am–2.15pm.
For more details or an application form please contact:
Home-Start Sheffield on 278 8377 or
Asylum Seekers’ Service on 273 5446
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