Community Befrienders Scheme (CBS) Volunteer Role - Making a difference!
Looking for a way to support Refugees and Asylum Seekers?
Become a Community Befrienders Scheme (CBS) Volunteer with Anglicare!
Many Refugees and Asylum Seekers come to Australia separated from their culture, language, family, and support networks. As they adjust to life in a new country, many experience social isolation and loneliness.
Anglicare’s CBS Volunteers provide friendship, companionship, encouragement, and Christian care to help people feel welcomed, supported, and connected within the community.
What’s Involved?
- Meet with a Refugee or Asylum Seeker twice a month over a 6-month period
- Accompany participants into the community
- Help build confidence and social connections
- Grab a coffee together or enjoy social outings
- Be a listening ear and supportive friend
- Share the gospel respectfully when opportunities arise
- Invite participants to church where appropriate
- Provide Christian care and encouragement
About You
- Compassionate and friendly
- Passionate about supporting others
- Respectful of different cultures and backgrounds
- Reliable and committed
- Comfortable building positive relationships within the community
This is a meaningful opportunity to show the love, kindness, and acceptance of Jesus to others who are also made in the image of God.
“We love because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Apply today and help make a difference through friendship, faith, and community connection.