Due to the great success of our Homework Centre for refugee & migrant children at Hamilton Public School over recent years, NSS has secured funding to expand this important educational service, partnering with several additional schools for 2009:
Hamilton Public School
Corner of Tudor & Steel Streets, Hamilton
Tuesdays 3:30 – 5:00pm
Mainly focused on assisting Primary level students, but also some Secondary (Yr.11-12 Maths & Science)
San Clemente High School
Corner of Havelock & Crebert Streets, Mayfield
Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00pm
Mainly focused on assisting Secondary level students (Yr.7-10)
Waratah Technology Campus
Turton Rd, Waratah
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30pm
Mainly focused on assisting Secondary level students (Yr.7-10)
Lambton High School
Young Rd, Lambton
*** Possibly starting sometime in Term 3 - day & time yet to be determined ***
Mainly focused on assisting Secondary level students (Yr.7-12)
The purpose of these centres is to assist children from refugee & migrant families (mainly Africans) with homework & study support that they are unable to receive at home because of their parent's/carer's limited English and formal educational skills.
All operating centres will run a Feedback & Induction session for Volunteers only in Week 1 of Term 3 (ie. last week of July 2009).
The centres will re-commence with homework & study support for students in Week 2 of Term 3.
Please contact me at NSS if you are interested in volunteering at any of these Homework Centres during school Terms 3 or 4. I will ask for a minimum commitment of weekly attendance for the remainder of the Term in which you commence volunteering.
Thank you.
Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday, December 1, 2008
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS DAY - Friday 5th December
Dear NSS Volunteers,
To celebrate International Volunteers Day this year, a walk & lunch for Volunteers has been organised by the Hunter Volunteer Centre (of which NSS is a member).
All Northern Settlement Services Volunteers are invited to attend this event, which starts at 11am from Wheeler Place (next to Civic Theatre) and proceeds along Hunter Street to the Foreshore (old tram shelters) for a BBQ sausage sizzle.
Volunteers are also encouraged to bring along their clients too.
If the walk along Hunter St is too arduous, then you could simply arrive at the Foreshore area at about 12 noon for the lunch.
So come and join all the Volunteers for a great day!
Note: A huge response is expected this year so please be sure to contact the Hunter Volunteer Centre to register your participation, so they can plan the catering. Phone: 49275544
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Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator
To celebrate International Volunteers Day this year, a walk & lunch for Volunteers has been organised by the Hunter Volunteer Centre (of which NSS is a member).
All Northern Settlement Services Volunteers are invited to attend this event, which starts at 11am from Wheeler Place (next to Civic Theatre) and proceeds along Hunter Street to the Foreshore (old tram shelters) for a BBQ sausage sizzle.
Volunteers are also encouraged to bring along their clients too.
If the walk along Hunter St is too arduous, then you could simply arrive at the Foreshore area at about 12 noon for the lunch.
So come and join all the Volunteers for a great day!
Note: A huge response is expected this year so please be sure to contact the Hunter Volunteer Centre to register your participation, so they can plan the catering. Phone: 49275544
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Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
NSS Volunteers Update #4 / 2008
Dear NSS Volunteers,
Since my previous NSS Volunteers Update (#3 at the end of May), the work of co-ordinating volunteers continues to be extremely busy. NSS again partnered with the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, resulting in good recruitment numbers of students for volunteering. These uni students, along with other new volunteers, have mostly been placed in our educational volunteer programs to assist children of refugee families, ie. in the Schools, at the Homework Centre, and for In-Home tutoring. There has been a steady intake of new volunteers offering to help at Penola House with the African women’s sewing groups, childminding and reception work. We also receive a small referral of volunteers from the Hunter Volunteer Centre.
A huge “Thank you” to all our wonderful volunteers, and “Welcome aboard” to our newest recruits.
Current Volunteering Needs
Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist with any of these volunteer activities:
* Shopping Assistance #1 – URGENT! Shopping transport required by Sudanese woman - newly referred to NSS. I’m told that she’s having a baby this month! and would like car transport for shopping every Thursday at about 11am from her home in Lambton Gardens to the Jesmond shops & then back home.
* Shopping Assistance #2 – Shopping transport required by Burundian woman, once per fortnight on Friday morning from her home in Waratah to the Farmer’s Markets at Sandgate & then back home.
* In-Home Tutor #1 – Homework support required for 3 Primary school age children (of the Sudanese woman mentioned above) at their home in Lambton Gardens. Probably 2 volunteers are needed for these children.
* In-Home Tutors #2 & #3 – Study/Assignment assistance needed for 2 Sudanese adults enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing course at the University of Newcastle. I think both are at 1st year level. One student lives in Wickham and the other lives in Hamilton - however, meeting at the university could also be a good option.
* Driving Supervision – This need continues to be difficult to fill by volunteers. About 10 volunteers with full driver’s licence are needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, have Comprehensive or 3rd Party Property Insurance, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Suburbs: Jesmond, Mayfield (3), Raymond Terrace, Shortland, Waratah (2), Lambton.
* Possible Mentoring Roles/Program – Young female volunteers and/or women interested in mentoring roles are required for possible programs to assist adolescent females of African refugee families. The need is to provide mentoring & role modelling by way of friendships & socialising to show good lifestyle choices, etc. to young African females at risk of unwanted pregnancy and dropping out of education. Such a pilot program has recently been started by the Josephite nuns, who have asked for suitable volunteers to become involved in further programs.
Volunteer Survey/Audit 2008
With the total number of “active” NSS volunteers exceeding 200, it is time to audit and update our volunteer records. In order to get your input, NSS will be sending out a Volunteer Survey/Audit later this month - by email where possible, otherwise by post. For email recipients please look out for this audit sent from a special NSS email address, eg. survey@nsservices.com.au. Note: This is not email spam! A small group of TAFE students will be helping to process the 200+ responses.
West African Dinner Night
See email below from African team leader, Michael Adderley, about a great upcoming social event!
Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator
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From: Michael Adderley
Subject: West African Dinner Night
Hi all
As a volunteer working with members of the African community in Newcastle we would like to invite you to the upcoming West African Dinner Night. Despite working with members of the African community few people have experienced the exciting flavours African cooking has to offer. Now is your chance to experience something new.
All details are on the flyer below.
This activity is in support a number of causes, including the Newcastle PCYC, the Hunter African Communities Council as well as providing employment for the talented cooks we have amongst our new African community in Newcastle.
Tickets are available from Michael Adderley - 0400 829 327, Mohamed Kamara - 0422 286 110 and the Newcastle PCYC - 4961-4493.
Tables of 6 are available and group bookings are encouraged. We are however happy to organise 'volunteer tables' to give you an opportunity to meet other volunteers working with the African community.
To avoid disappointment book early as there are limited seats available and this event will sell out.
We hope to see you there
Cheers
Michael Adderley
NSS Community Projects Officer
Since my previous NSS Volunteers Update (#3 at the end of May), the work of co-ordinating volunteers continues to be extremely busy. NSS again partnered with the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, resulting in good recruitment numbers of students for volunteering. These uni students, along with other new volunteers, have mostly been placed in our educational volunteer programs to assist children of refugee families, ie. in the Schools, at the Homework Centre, and for In-Home tutoring. There has been a steady intake of new volunteers offering to help at Penola House with the African women’s sewing groups, childminding and reception work. We also receive a small referral of volunteers from the Hunter Volunteer Centre.
A huge “Thank you” to all our wonderful volunteers, and “Welcome aboard” to our newest recruits.
Current Volunteering Needs
Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist with any of these volunteer activities:
* Shopping Assistance #1 – URGENT! Shopping transport required by Sudanese woman - newly referred to NSS. I’m told that she’s having a baby this month! and would like car transport for shopping every Thursday at about 11am from her home in Lambton Gardens to the Jesmond shops & then back home.
* Shopping Assistance #2 – Shopping transport required by Burundian woman, once per fortnight on Friday morning from her home in Waratah to the Farmer’s Markets at Sandgate & then back home.
* In-Home Tutor #1 – Homework support required for 3 Primary school age children (of the Sudanese woman mentioned above) at their home in Lambton Gardens. Probably 2 volunteers are needed for these children.
* In-Home Tutors #2 & #3 – Study/Assignment assistance needed for 2 Sudanese adults enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing course at the University of Newcastle. I think both are at 1st year level. One student lives in Wickham and the other lives in Hamilton - however, meeting at the university could also be a good option.
* Driving Supervision – This need continues to be difficult to fill by volunteers. About 10 volunteers with full driver’s licence are needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, have Comprehensive or 3rd Party Property Insurance, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Suburbs: Jesmond, Mayfield (3), Raymond Terrace, Shortland, Waratah (2), Lambton.
* Possible Mentoring Roles/Program – Young female volunteers and/or women interested in mentoring roles are required for possible programs to assist adolescent females of African refugee families. The need is to provide mentoring & role modelling by way of friendships & socialising to show good lifestyle choices, etc. to young African females at risk of unwanted pregnancy and dropping out of education. Such a pilot program has recently been started by the Josephite nuns, who have asked for suitable volunteers to become involved in further programs.
Volunteer Survey/Audit 2008
With the total number of “active” NSS volunteers exceeding 200, it is time to audit and update our volunteer records. In order to get your input, NSS will be sending out a Volunteer Survey/Audit later this month - by email where possible, otherwise by post. For email recipients please look out for this audit sent from a special NSS email address, eg. survey@nsservices.com.au. Note: This is not email spam! A small group of TAFE students will be helping to process the 200+ responses.
West African Dinner Night
See email below from African team leader, Michael Adderley, about a great upcoming social event!
Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator
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From: Michael Adderley
Subject: West African Dinner Night
Hi all
As a volunteer working with members of the African community in Newcastle we would like to invite you to the upcoming West African Dinner Night. Despite working with members of the African community few people have experienced the exciting flavours African cooking has to offer. Now is your chance to experience something new.
All details are on the flyer below.
This activity is in support a number of causes, including the Newcastle PCYC, the Hunter African Communities Council as well as providing employment for the talented cooks we have amongst our new African community in Newcastle.
Tickets are available from Michael Adderley - 0400 829 327, Mohamed Kamara - 0422 286 110 and the Newcastle PCYC - 4961-4493.
Tables of 6 are available and group bookings are encouraged. We are however happy to organise 'volunteer tables' to give you an opportunity to meet other volunteers working with the African community.
To avoid disappointment book early as there are limited seats available and this event will sell out.
We hope to see you there
Cheers
Michael Adderley
NSS Community Projects Officer
West African Dinner Night
Experience an evening of West African food and cultural performances
In support of the Hunter African Communities Council and the Newcastle PCYC
Friday
24th October 2008
6.30pm – 9pm
only $35 per person
BYO (no corkage)
Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Venue:
Newcastle PCYC courtyard (inside if raining)
Corner Young & Melbourne Sts, Broadmeadow
Tickets available from:
Newcastle PCYC (4961-4493)
Michael Adderley (0400 829 327)
Mohamed Kamara (0422 286 110)
Experience an evening of West African food and cultural performances
In support of the Hunter African Communities Council and the Newcastle PCYC
Friday
24th October 2008
6.30pm – 9pm
only $35 per person
BYO (no corkage)
Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Venue:
Newcastle PCYC courtyard (inside if raining)
Corner Young & Melbourne Sts, Broadmeadow
Tickets available from:
Newcastle PCYC (4961-4493)
Michael Adderley (0400 829 327)
Mohamed Kamara (0422 286 110)
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Refugee Week Celebration / BBQ Day: Sunday 15 June
Date/Time: Sunday 15 June, 10:30am - 4pm
Venue: Gregson Park, Hamilton - on Lindsay St side
(or Penola House, corner of James St and Chaucer St, if wet weather)
Activities: music, drumming, dancing, mini soccer, basketball shooting, bubble blowing, kite flying, etc.
Refugee Week 2008 is Sun 15–Sat 21 June. The theme for this year is ‘A Place To Call Home’. The Newcastle branch of the Community Refugee Support Group is organising a celebration/BBQ day for all of Newcastle’s refugee communities.
About 10 volunteers will be required to assist with organising, supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. This event is a great opportunity for volunteers to show their support and spend a fun day with refugee families. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact CRS Group Co-ordinator Ron Davis on 49 517878. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.
Thank you.
Venue: Gregson Park, Hamilton - on Lindsay St side
(or Penola House, corner of James St and Chaucer St, if wet weather)
Activities: music, drumming, dancing, mini soccer, basketball shooting, bubble blowing, kite flying, etc.
Refugee Week 2008 is Sun 15–Sat 21 June. The theme for this year is ‘A Place To Call Home’. The Newcastle branch of the Community Refugee Support Group is organising a celebration/BBQ day for all of Newcastle’s refugee communities.
About 10 volunteers will be required to assist with organising, supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. This event is a great opportunity for volunteers to show their support and spend a fun day with refugee families. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact CRS Group Co-ordinator Ron Davis on 49 517878. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.
Thank you.
Friday, May 30, 2008
NSS Volunteers Update #3 / 2008
As you may know, Refugee Week is approaching: Sun 15 – Sat 21 June. The theme for 2008 is ‘A Place To Call Home’. The Newcastle branch of the Community Refugee Support Group is organising a Refugee Week Celebration/BBQ Day for all of Newcastle’s refugee communities. About 10 volunteers will be required to assist with organising, supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. Likely activities will be: music, dancing, mini soccer, basketball, etc. (depending on the venue). This event is a great opportunity for volunteers to show their support and spend a fun day with refugee families. The exact venue, date & time have yet to be confirmed, but lookout for the email soon from myself and/or CRS Group co-ordinator Ron Davis with the details. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact Ron on 49 517878. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with. Thanks.
The list of current NSS volunteering needs is below. Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist. Volunteers for In-Home Tutors and Driving Supervision are in particular demand.
* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework support in their homes.
Place: Waratah, Wickham, Islington, Jesmond, Charlestown, Mayfield, Raymond Terrace, Lambton.
* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Jesmond, Waratah, Hamilton, Mayfield, Islington, Raymond Terrace.
* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to teach African refugee women how to use sewing machines, etc. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing classes.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)
* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Islington, Waratah.
* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.
Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au
The list of current NSS volunteering needs is below. Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist. Volunteers for In-Home Tutors and Driving Supervision are in particular demand.
* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework support in their homes.
Place: Waratah, Wickham, Islington, Jesmond, Charlestown, Mayfield, Raymond Terrace, Lambton.
* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Jesmond, Waratah, Hamilton, Mayfield, Islington, Raymond Terrace.
* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to teach African refugee women how to use sewing machines, etc. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing classes.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)
* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Islington, Waratah.
* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.
Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au
Monday, April 28, 2008
Photos from African Youth Activity Day - 22 Apr 2008
African Youth Activity Day
Broadmeadow PCYC
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Organised by:
- Herbert Gatamah (STARTTS)
- Mohamed Kamara (MNC / NSS)
- Marial Fieg/Simon Pabek/Michael Adderley (NSS)
Broadmeadow PCYC
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Organised by:
- Herbert Gatamah (STARTTS)
- Mohamed Kamara (MNC / NSS)
- Marial Fieg/Simon Pabek/Michael Adderley (NSS)
Monday, April 14, 2008
Volunteers Update #2 for 2008
Thank you! We have recruited many new volunteers over the past couple of months, boosting our total to 170 people who are actively assisting the refugee/migrant community in the Newcastle and the Hunter region. Some new recruits have replaced retiring volunteers in our Volunteers In Schools Program and Homework Centre, and others have been new placements in programs such as: womens’ sewing group, childrens’ playgroup, in-home tutoring, shopping assistance, etc.
Here is the list of our current volunteering needs - please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist:
* Youth Activity Day event - About 10 volunteers are required for supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. at the Youth Activity Day for Newcastle’s African Communities. There will be basketball, mini soccer, dancing & music, etc. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact me. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.
Place: Newcastle PCYC, Young Rd, Broadmeadow
Day: Tue 22nd April (school holidays)
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework in their homes. This is for both primary & high school students, however there is currently a strond demand for assistance with high school Maths & English.
Place: Waratah, Jesmond, Islington, Wallsend, Wickham, New Lambton, Charlestown, Mayfield.
* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees. They need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Waratah, Hamilton, Jesmond, New Lambton.
* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to help refugee women with sewing activities & maintenance of sewing machines. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing group.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)
* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Jesmond, Islington, Waratah, Warners Bay, Mayfield, Charlestown, Wallsend.
* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.
Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au
Here is the list of our current volunteering needs - please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist:
* Youth Activity Day event - About 10 volunteers are required for supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. at the Youth Activity Day for Newcastle’s African Communities. There will be basketball, mini soccer, dancing & music, etc. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact me. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.
Place: Newcastle PCYC, Young Rd, Broadmeadow
Day: Tue 22nd April (school holidays)
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework in their homes. This is for both primary & high school students, however there is currently a strond demand for assistance with high school Maths & English.
Place: Waratah, Jesmond, Islington, Wallsend, Wickham, New Lambton, Charlestown, Mayfield.
* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees. They need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Waratah, Hamilton, Jesmond, New Lambton.
* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to help refugee women with sewing activities & maintenance of sewing machines. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing group.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)
* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Jesmond, Islington, Waratah, Warners Bay, Mayfield, Charlestown, Wallsend.
* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.
Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au
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