Network friend at the Red Cross, Departure Center Kærshovedgård Røde Kors

Network friends help make a big difference to the residents' mental well-being - by building a trusting relationship and meeting them with openness and patience.

As a network friend, you can, for example, have a cup of coffee, play games or go for a walk together. We try to match volunteers with a resident with common interests. You will be well-equipped before you decide whether you want to continue in the process of becoming a network friend.

As a network friend, you will have the opportunity to spar with other volunteers, both within the network group and across other volunteer groups across the Red Cross. In addition, we offer courses and volunteer evenings where you can develop both professionally and personally. You do not need to be a trained educator or psychologist, but you must be curious, patient and understanding.

What is the task about?

As a Network Friend At Kærshovedgaard, You Must

• Meet with a resident from the Kærshovedgård Departure Center
• Create good experiences through conversations, games and trips that can contribute to human everyday life
• Listen, support and meet people whose everyday lives are not like your own
  
  

Time and place

• Departure center Kærshovedgaard is located 6.5 km south of Bording, your own car is required.
• It is expected that you meet with your network friend at least once a month for a minimum of 6 months.
• You have to seek contact yourself and try to maintain it.
  
  

Who are you? You might be…

• A calm and open-minded person who dares to ask questions about both the easy and the difficult things
• A student, retiree or someone else with a desire to make a difference
• Willing to drive a little to be part of an important community
  
  

What do you get out of it?

• You become part of a meaningful community
• You will have the opportunity to get to know residents and make a concrete difference
• You will gain practical experience in communication and volunteer work.
• You will receive support and mentoring from the volunteer coordinator and other volunteers.
• Opportunity to participate in exciting courses through the Red Cross
  
  

Would you like to join us? Then contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you! We invite you to a short conversation, where you will hear more and get your questions answered. You are also welcome to come and see the Departure Center first.

Read more about the Red Cross' role at Kærshovedgaard here: https://www.rodekors.dk/vores-arbejde/roede-kors-asyl/asylcentre/kaershovedgaard