RISEWAY SUPPORT "Walking Alongside You"
Student Volunteer
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Company Description
RISEWAY SUPPORT “Walking Alongside You” is a community-led organization focused on empowering African, Caribbean, Dual-Heritage, asylum-seeking, migrant and ethnically diverse men across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The organization provides culturally competent, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing discrimination, homelessness, trauma, exploitation, mental health challenges, substance misuse, immigration stress and social isolation. Its work is grounded in lived experience, anti-racist practice and a clear understanding of the barriers faced when accessing mainstream services, aiming to ensure that people are heard, respected and not overlooked. Through outreach, advocacy, safeguarding, mentoring and partnership with local authorities, community groups, faith organizations and statutory services, RISEWAY SUPPORT helps individuals rebuild stability, confidence and wellbeing. The mission is to help ethnically diverse men rise, recover and rebuild safely, confidently and with community behind them.
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The Student Volunteer role at RISEWAY SUPPORT is a Part-time on-site position based in Poole. Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Supporting outreach activities
- Assisting with group sessions and events
- Helping create welcoming, culturally sensitive spaces for participants
- Assisting with basic administrative tasks, such as preparing materials, recording attendance, and updating support resources under supervision
- Helping with community engagement, promoting services, signposting individuals to relevant support, and working alongside staff to ensure safeguarding and confidentiality
The role offers opportunities to learn about trauma-informed practice, anti-racist approaches and community support while contributing meaningfully to the wellbeing and empowerment of ethnically diverse men.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening and the ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
- Interest in community work, social justice, anti-racist practice and supporting people affected by discrimination, trauma or social exclusion
- Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to follow guidance, handle basic administrative tasks and maintain accurate records
- Clear, respectful communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Willingness to learn about trauma-informed and culturally competent practice; previous volunteering or support work experience is an advantage
- Ability to work in various spaces in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on a Part-time basis and collaborate effectively with staff, partners and community groups
- Relevant studies (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, public health, community development, Philanthropic Studies or related fields) are beneficial but not required
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