Conversation Group - Welcome Volunteer

Migration has always been part of human history and present, as people have moved around to find safety or to seek a decent life for themselves & their families. The north east has a rich cultural history, sitting on major ports with international links. Many different nationalities passed through or remained here, leaving legacies which have become part of north east culture today. 

The Conversation Group was started from a desire to practise mutual aid and offer practical support alongside people new to the North East, and people new to the English language. 
The group offers a supportive & welcoming space to share information, practise English, make friends, and learn from each other, and strives for equal rights for all. The group holds a weekly meet up session, plus other activities throughout the year. There are also opportunities to volunteer behind the scenes throughout the week. 

Your role as a welcome volunteer is to welcome people as they arrive at the group.

Tasks include:

  • Welcoming everyone
  • Talking with new people about the group
  • Giving new people an information sheet about the group, and a welcome booklet
  • Inviting new people to join the email list
  • Showing people where the tea and coffee are
  • Welcoming people who arrive late and helping them join an activity, if they want to


Tuesdays 3pm - 6pm.

Skills

Open-minded, non-judgmental, warm and welcoming, willing to use a variety of methods to promote communication, sensitive to the challenges members may face, committed to confidentiality, committed to inclusion and equality, able to encourage and promote a safe, friendly environment, willing to be involved in a group project, initiative and ability to volunteer unsupervised, while knowing when and how to ask for advice.

Details

  • Accessibility
    To be discussed
  • Age restrictions
    Over 18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 08/08/2026

End Date: 08/08/2027

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No Yes No No No No No
Evening No Yes No No No No No

Location

Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7RA

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