Our next talk will be on: Tuesday June 6th 2023, 7.15pm, starting @7.30pm at Chapel Allerton Methodist Church, Leeds LS7 4NB. Mary Brandon, Campaigns Manager for Yorkshire and Humberside Asylum Matters, will speak on: ‘Defending the right to seek asylum in the UK.’ Mary will discuss the current situation for people seeking sanctuary in the UK, tracing the history of […]
Archive | May, 2023
The Leeds Migrant Access Project Re-Launched on 9th May 2023
The Migrant Access Project is pleased to announce, that after a long pause of 10 months, the project was re-launched on the 9th of May. The Migrant Access Project (more commonly referred to as MAP) is a council led project, that was set up over ten years ago, to work with diverse communities. It works […]
ESOL courses for British National (Overseas) visa holders living in Leeds
BN(O) visa holders living in Leeds (mostly people from Hong Kong) are now eligible to access a wide range of informal English courses offered by Leeds City Council. An offer includes courses such as: ESOL for driving English for Administration Enhance your knowledge about the life in the UK English for Job Applications Digital Skills Workshop All […]
Funding for Migrant Projects – a resource from Refugee Action
We don’t usually post national stuff on here, but this seemed too good to miss – a resource full of funding sources from Refugee Action’s Business Development team It’s always nice when large orgs share with smaller orgs.
Participants needed for Leeds Beckett University research study: Exploring food insecurity among asylum seekers in West Yorkshire and the role of third sector support, from the perspective of professionals working within third sector organisations.
The aim of this study is to explore the driving factors, and impacts of, food insecurity among asylum seekers, as well as the role and capacity of third sector organisations in providing support, to promote understanding of the unique challenges faced by this population, highlight issues and areas of need, and explore ideas and resources […]
Job: Resettlement Support Officer, Leeds City Council –
The Community Relations & Cohesion service within Safer Stronger Communities, Leeds City Council is recruiting to the newly created post of Resettlement Support Officer. This post will work within the newly created Integration Casework Team to ensure integration support to individuals and families on the resettlement schemes across Leeds. This important role will support […]
Oxfam Shop Volunteers – Leeds
Oxfam is looking for Shop Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities. We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!), and especially on a Friday, of their time in the shop each week Locations: Headingley, Moortown, Morley, Otley, & Yeadon. Become a volunteer! We like to give volunteers an […]
Job – Receptionist at RETAS. Full Time, Salary £TBC Deadline 12/05/2023
RETAS is recruiting for a new receptionist. This is a full-time role ( May 2023 – December 2023). See attached the job description and person specification. If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss it further, please email or speak to Yasir ( [email protected]) or Fidelis. The closing date for submitting applications is […]
Upcoming Employability Sessions (Application forms, CV writing, interview skills) for Refugees from PATH Yorkshire – 9th May-10th June 2023
PATH Yorkshire have arranged for a range of employability workshops in Spring. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Sessions are open to refugees and those who fled the conflict in Ukraine.
Tracking Administrator Trainee – closing date 12th May 2023
Do you know any person from Black and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently unemployed or in low pay? Are they seeking for better career opportunities? Path Yorkshire, in collaboration with Zenith, has developed a work placement to address the under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic communities in their workforce. We are now accepting applications […]
Completing Application Forms with PATH Yorkshire – 9th May 2023
In this session on Completing Application Forms you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses This session is open to refugees and people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine. The session will be held at our office in […]
Job: Sessional Chittagonian, Burmese, Indonesian & Rohingya Interpreters required at Refugee Council.
Refugee Council are looking to recruit sessional interpreters who can speak at least one of least languages: Chittagonian, Burmese, Indonesian or Rohingya. The nature of the work: Facilitating communication between clients, advisors and agencies by providing consistent, effective and high quality interpreting services in an environment that is at times highly pressurised. Providing off-site interpreting […]