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Orgs in Leeds who want to recruit volunteers from refugee, asylum seeking and other migrant backgrounds
Following the hugely successful Volunteers Fair for orgs wishing to recruit refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants, we’re publishing a list of those same volunteering opportunities for those who weren’t able to make it today. Well done to everyone who participated in today’s extravaganza. Let’s hope it’s the first of many.
Volunteer Information Session – Do you want to volunteer with Refugees?
An opportunity to find out about some of the organisations supporting refuge and asylum in Leeds and the diverse variety of volunteering roles that are available. Events Monday September 10th, 6-7pm. Oak House, LS3 1EL. Contact Tina on [email protected] to reserve a place or to find out more. If you are an organisation needing Volunteers please […]
Volunteers: Latest opportunities with MAP+ (Migrant Access Project Plus)
It’s been a while since we covered developments at the excellent MAP Plus – so here’s an update Migrant Community Health Educators 6 half-days of training provided starting w/c 10th September, finishing on 10th October. Work with GP practices in the Hyde Park area to support people with their health and wellbeing. Participants need to […]
Volunteer English teachers needed – English in the Community
We are desperately looking for more volunteer teachers to help out with our exciting and friendly project, English in the Community. We welcome teachers who are formally qualified and the invitation is also extended to those who currently teach students English in the community. We are looking for teachers who can commit to teaching two […]
Singers wanted to audition for Mother Courage, by Red Ladder
This October we are celebrating Red Ladder’s 50th birthday with a production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and her Children, starring Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Eastenders, Shameless, East is East, Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days….) We need a community chorus who can sing well in character and move the audience along with the action. We want it to be representative of Leeds […]
Tales of a City are Recruiting Volunteers…
Tales of a City Tours are recruiting volunteers! For those who don’t know, Tales of a City Tours offers a unique perspective on the city of Leeds, through cultural walking tours that are designed and led by refugees. We aim to promote cross-cultural exchange by creating a space for different cultural groups to connect and learn from each […]
Growing Points: looking for volunteers in Leeds
Due to our continuing success in Leeds we need more volunteers! We are a small charity working with organisations such as Retas and the Refugee Council. They refer refugees who are talented and ambitious and we support them to achieve their dreams! In September we will be opening up our Hidden Talents scheme to people […]
Buddying opportunities through Map Plus
Feel free to have a chat with anybody from the Touchstone MAP+ team on 0113 248 4880.
Resource of the week #23: New Trustee Pack
If you work at an NGO, the chances are you have Trustees. Here’s a present from the Charity Commission: an induction pack for new Trustees to help them understand their legal responsibilities. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-welcome-pack-for-charity-trustees
Volunteering opportunities with refugees and asylum sekeers across Leeds – City of Sanctuary Briefings
Want to volunteer with refugees and asylum seekers but don’t know how? This informal volunteer information session is for you. Come and find out about the organisations that support refuge and asylum across Leeds and discover the huge variety of volunteering roles there are across the city; from teaching English, supporting homework clubs, showing someone […]
Calls for Volunteers
Call for an online volunteer I have been contacted by a colleague from the Netherlands. They are looking for an online volunteer tutor for a Syrian refugee who is in a wheelchair and quite isolated. Is there anyone out there who would like to volunteer ESOL support via skype? If so please contact Naeema Hann [email protected] […]