Volunteer Leadership Team Member - Volunteer

Your work will focus on general support and integration, making sure volunteer teams are well-informed, connected, & equipped to offer person-centred help. From guiding families with daily settling in, to supporting access to language learning, education, and employment.

What difference will you make?

SWR Trustees play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of refugees in the Sevenoaks district and supporting our front-line volunteers.

Why volunteer as VTL Member?

• Flexible & rewarding Estimated 2–4 hours per week).
• Make an impact Create meaningful events that bring people together and support refugee resettlement.
• Be part of a supportive team Work with passionate volunteers and make new connections.
  
  

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As a charity, we understand the value and importance of a diverse range of volunteers to represent all aspects and areas of the wider Sevenoaks community and the people we support. We value the contribution each volunteer makes to our work.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to highlight any specific adjustments that would enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

What are we looking for?

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental
• A good communicator, both in writing and in person
• Organized, with strong attention to detail
• Flexible and culturally sensitive to varying family needs
• At least 3 years’ experience in public relations, volunteer management and safeguarding
• Reasonably confident with IT tools (email, shared files, online forms, etc.)
  
  

What will you be doing?

About The Role

As part of our Voluntary Leadership Team (VLT) at Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees (SWR), you’ll play a key role in coordinating our incredible volunteers and ensuring families receive the support they need to build independence and feel at home in their new community — putting you right at the heart of what makes our community thrive.

• Key Responsibilities
• Support communication between lead volunteers and central SWR services to help source equipment or assistance for families.
• Help oversee the changing needs of families, recognizing that support levels will gradually reduce as independence builds.
• Collaborate with local authority support workers where families are still receiving formal assistance.
• Assist in developing and tracking Path to Independence Plans for families.
• Liaise with team leads across Education, Language, and Employment functions.
• Keep the Volunteer Lead and wider VLT informed as appropriate.