Imagine having to leave everything you own, and everything you know, behind...
then moving to a new land with a new language and try to re-establish yourself.
This is what a refugee goes through and, right now, in our own backyards,
people from war stricken countries are trying to re-adjust to Australia.
At CityLife Community Care we are raising volunteers to serve our friends from overseas seeking refuge in our nation.
We have discovered that a pressing need is in the area of language.
CityLife Community Care is seeking to train volunteers who will be able to teach English on a one-to-one basis.
To become involved, the training is in two steps.
“Making a difference”
Recently we were able to assist a woman with her children who had to flee her home due to domestic violence. CLCC has been able to assist her with hampers and also provide a language tutor as she was keen to keep improving her English skills. Her tutor is also able to recognise when the client is in need of further assistance with food, etc. that CLCC then provides. It is your generosity as a community that enables us to make a difference.
Step 2: AMES Training
Commencing 5th May to 9th June, 6:30pm
Undertake training with
AMES (Adult Multicultural Education Services).
On completion, the Careworker Co-ordinator will allocate a client accordingly.
This training is compulsory if you want to teach English to refugees. Training is one night a week for six weeks.
How long does the training go for?
AMES runs training for six consecutive weeks, with a 2.5 hours session each week. The course is offered at night and occasionally during the day.
What does the training involve?
It features a variety of activities and exercises, discussion, pair work and videos. Volunteer tutors are given their own training manual and a collection of tutoring resources.
The course is accredited, offering one Unit of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. In order to receive the accreditation, the volunteer must attend every session and later submit a folio of assessment tasks. Assessment and accreditation is optional however, many volunteers choose to participate in the course without going on to complete the assessment.
Further details are available at the
AMES website.
Cost:
Free of charge.
When and Where?
AMES training sessions will be held at CityLife Church, Knox campus.
You can register your interest for this training
.
Step 1: Careworker Training
Commencing 31st March 2009, 7-9pm
Undertake Careworker Training, which is compulsory if you want to teach under CityLife Community Care direction.
How long does the training go for?
The Careworker Training runs for two consecutive weeks, with a two hour session each week.
What does the training involve?
The training delivers knowledge of the role, the expectations, confidentiality boundaries & limitations and how to deal with refugees.
Who can be involved?
- A CityLife Church Partner
- People from other churches need a written reference from their Senior Minister.
Requirements:
- Undertake Police Check and Working With Children check.
- Have a vehicle.
Cost
Free of charge.
When and Where?
Training sessions for Careworkers will be held
at CityLife Church, Knox campus.
Register now for Training sessions commencing on 31st March!
Email to
to secure your place.
WHAT NOW?
Once you have completed the training you will be connected with a suitable client. After initial introductions, you will begin tuition.
How much time will it require?
An estimate of two hours per week. Each volunteer/client relationship is unique and the requirement can be adjusted accordingly.
How long do I commit to this role?
An average of six to twelve months commitment is required.
Please consider being part of an enthusiastic team of volunteers who are doing their part in enabling others to
call Australia home! For more information or expression of interest, please contact us via email on:
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