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Polish-Speaking Community Support Volunteer
Role Overview
Europia is looking for a Polish-speaking volunteer to support community sessions for the Salford Central and Eastern European Health Navigators Project.
The project supports Central and Eastern European residents in Salford who may face language, digital or other barriers when accessing health and community services.
The volunteer will help welcome people, provide Polish language support and help residents use digital services. They will work alongside Europia staff to make sessions welcoming and accessible.
What the Role Will Involve
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Interpret between Polish-speaking residents and Europia staff during community sessions.
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Help Polish-speaking residents communicate with Europia staff.
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Clearly interpret information provided by Europia staff.
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Translate short written information, messages and instructions between Polish and English.
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Help check that translated information is clear and easy to understand.
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Welcome residents when they arrive at community sessions.
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Explain how the session works and who service users need to speak to.
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Help service users use mobile phones, websites, online forms and digital services.
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Help prepare the room before sessions and tidy the space afterwards.
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Support the general running of community sessions.
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Communicate information clearly, accurately and sensitively.
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Comply with Europia’s Data Protection Policy and keep personal and sensitive information private.
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Follow Europia’s safeguarding, data protection and professional boundaries procedures.
When
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Community sessions will run until March 2027.
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The project will normally hold one community session each week.
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Each session will last around three hours.
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Volunteers will support agreed sessions as part of a rota.
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The exact days, times and number of sessions will be agreed with each volunteer.
Where
The project will be delivered across Salford. Sessions will take place at community venues, including:
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Eccles Gateway, M30 0TU
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Broughton Hub, M7 4BQ
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Together Family Centre, M44 6GX
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St Aidan’s Church, M7 3SE
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Selected Salford libraries
Volunteers may support sessions at one or more venues, depending on their availability and the needs of the project.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who:
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Speaks Polish and English.
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Is friendly, patient and respectful.
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Has good communication and listening skills.
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Is comfortable speaking with people from different backgrounds.
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Can use basic websites, online forms and mobile phones.
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Is willing to help people with simple digital tasks.
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Can keep personal information private.
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Is reliable and able to attend agreed sessions.
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Is willing to learn and work as part of a team.
Previous volunteering, community work, language support or digital support experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.
Training and Support
Volunteers will receive:
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An induction before starting.
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Safeguarding training.
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Training on professional boundaries.
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Clear guidance about their role and responsibilities.
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Structured supervision and support from Europia staff.
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A Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Information about possible pathways towards Immigration Advice Authority Level 1 qualifications, where appropriate.
Benefits
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Use your Polish language skills to support local residents.
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Gain experience in community support.
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Develop your communication and digital support skills.
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Build confidence and meet new people.
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Learn more about local health and community services.
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Receive regular support and supervision.
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Support Central and Eastern European communities in Salford.
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Receive agreed volunteer expenses.
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Gain experience that may support future employment, training or volunteering opportunities.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please contact:
Khalid Ahmed
Europia, Project and Volunteer Coordinator
Please include:
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Your name and contact details.
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The languages you speak.
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Your availability.
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A copy of your CV.
Registered Charity 
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Connection Support has a range of services providing support to people at risk of homelessness or on the edge of needing social care. We work with people made vulnerable through debt, mental health issues, substance misuse, learning disability, and physical disabilities.
Volunteers play a key role in the provision of vital services to our clients.
Could you prevent loneliness and isolation in your community and become a befriender?
- Do you have 2-3 hours a week to give to a client suffering from loneliness or mental health? (For a mutual agreement of time and locations that meet clients’ needs)
- Can you offer support, through a listening ear and be a positive influence in a client’s life to help build self-esteem and confidence?
- Will you enable our clients to benefit from knowing someone is there to listen, be a friend, and check in on their wellbeing?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
Your role will include, but is not restricted to the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly checks with the clients you are supporting. This can be in a variety of settings, e.g., family home, support home, or in the community (via face-to-face meetings, phone or video calls)
- Have fun, take clients on outings, and maybe share a hobby, sport, or an interest
- Collect prescriptions for clients and assist with their weekly shop
- Help clients rediscover social skills and confidence by building up and maintaining a close relationship
- Report any concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator
Skills required
No qualifications or volunteering experience is required; however, the below skills are essential:
- A non-judgemental approach
- Good listening and communication skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Ability to build effective working relationships with clients in a non-patronising way
Thank you!
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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY COACH
Time: Evenings, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (weekly)
Location, Oasis House, Northampton
** Must have experience supporting vulnerable adults **
Connection Support provides a range of services supporting people who may be at risk of homelessness or who require social care. We work with people who may have experienced challenges such as debt, family circumstances, mental health difficulties, substance misuse, being a care leaver, learning disabilities, age-related needs, or physical disabilities.
Volunteers play a key role in helping us provide meaningful activities that improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness.
Could you help prevent loneliness and isolation in your community by running a weekly activity night?
· Do you have 1–2 hours a week in the evening (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) to support residents by running fun and engaging activities?
· Can we rely on you to commit to a period of up to 12 weeks?
· Can you build positive, professional, and trusting relationships with residents in a friendly and non-judgemental way?
If you can answer “yes”, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Planning and hosting a weekly activity evening for residents between 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
· Running activities such as general knowledge quizzes, music rounds, bingo games, picture rounds, and other fun group activities
· Encouraging residents to participate, socialise, and work together
· Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
· Acting as a positive and supportive role model
Skills Required
· Good communication and people skills
· Ability to engage and encourage people from a range of backgrounds
· Creativity in planning fun activities and games
· Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
· Good organisation and time-keeping
· Experience to enhance your CV and future career opportunities
· Ongoing support and guidance from the team
· Opportunity to request a reference after your volunteering period