[Scotia] companies wanted to host volunteer placements for refugees

[Naomi]

Dear Colleagues

WANTED: LOCAL COMPANIES FOR VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS FOR REFUGEE PROFESSIONALS

The Refugee New Arrivals Project in Sheffield is looking for local companies
who would be interested in hosting short-term volunteer work placements for
refugees who have reasonable English and are qualified and experienced in a
variety of professions. DO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW HAVE ANY CONTACTS WHICH
COULD HELP?

We are currently looking to place people in the fields of: IT; accountancy;
civil engineering/ construction; electrical engineering; aviation
management/consultancy; and veterinary science. However, we are building up
a database of local companies and are keen to hear from ANY companies
(preferably Sheffield or Rotherham-based but other parts of South Yorks
considered) potentially interested in participating in the scheme.

 Companies are likely to be interested for a number of reasons, including:
-	because they are sympathetic to refugees needs
-	because they are committed to or interested in encouraging a more diverse
workforce
-	because they are experiencing skills shortages and difficulties in filling
vacancies and may be interested in ‘trying out’ people who are already
skilled/experienced
-	because they find it difficult to retain motivated, ‘loyal’ employees

Often the best ‘way in’ is via a recommendation - so please take a few
minutes to have a think if there is anyone you are in contact with who works
for a local company that might be interested. The neighbour down the road
who is partner in an IT firm?  The auntie who’s a vet? The friend of a
friend who works at Doncaster airport? 
..etc!!

Please feel free to circulate this email to relevant
networks/individuals/companies etc.

For further information, or to register  interest in hosting a volunteer
placement, please contact myself or James Kazadi using the contact details
at the end of this message.

Thank you for your time.

Naomi Cohen
Project Manager



Naomi Cohen
Project Manager
Refugee New Arrivals Project
Scotia Works
Leadmill Road
SHEFFIELD
S1 4SE

Tel. 0114 241 2785;  Fax. 0114 241 2787
General office email: admin at new-arrivals.org.uk
Personal email: naomi at new-arrivals.org.uk