Volunteer Proposal/Grant Writer At: International Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan (ICRAA) Details: A volunteer opportunity to support our funding proposals and grant writing work that ensures the continuation of our project. The role involves seeking and researching appropriate sources of funding and/or find donor within the UK or abroad. Any other previous experience related […]
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UPDATE Volunteering opportunities with refugees and asylum-seekers in the city from LCoS
via Tina at Leeds City of Sanctuary Following the session I delivered last night, here is information about current volunteer opportunities with R&AS in the city. It is lengthy but certainly not exhaustive! If you would like your volunteer role to be included for the next session please send me the details. Please share this […]
Find out more about Fostering Refugee Children
What? Are you interested in finding out more about caring for young refugees? Who? Migration Yorkshire, in partnership with Leeds City Council Fostering Team, are hosting a fostering information event in Headingley. Just drop in, no need to book: When? Thursday 10th October, 4pm-7pm and Saturday 12th October 2019 11am-1pm Where? Headingley Community Hub and […]
Chair Vacancy with Abigail Housing
With the planned retirement of our Chair, we are seeking someone to lead our board of capable and experienced Trustees. This person will have senior leadership experience, ideally in the housing and/or refugee environment, the inspiration and ability to lead our charity strategically and be able to build relationships with external stakeholders. Our Refugee Housing […]
Leeds City of Sanctuary can help you find Volunteer opportunities with refugees and asylum seekers
Come and join our informal information session and find out about the varied volunteering opportunities with refugees and asylum seekers across Leeds. Monday 30th September, Malmarc House, 116 Dewsbury Road, LS11 6XD (LASSN offices). 5.45-6.45pm https://leeds.cityofsanctuary.org/2019/01/16/do-you-want-to-volunteer-with-refugees-in-leeds-in-2019-find-out-how-at-our-volunteer-information-sessio
Sanctuary in Politics- Volunteer Mentor role
The City of Sanctuary Yorkshire & Humberside and North East regional co-ordinators, Sara and Sam, have joined forces to run a NEYH Sanctuary in Politics course, which will be held in Durham on 26th-28th September. For more info on the course, please see the attached documents. They are looking for one more mentor to support a Leeds-based […]
Mafwa Theatre Seeking Trustees
Mafwa Theatre are a community theatre organisation working with refugees, asylum seekers and settled Leeds communities since February 2018. Mafwa currently deliver a weekly women’s drama group at Leeds Refugee Forum in Lincoln Green. Mafwa are seeking to appoint 3-4 Trustees of the CIC to act in an advisory capacity, as they endeavour to build […]
Re-vive is looking for volunteers who want to gain new skills!
Re-vive is a social enterprise based in Leeds which is working to minimise the issue of food waste in society. Every Tuesday, our team holds a market stall where we sell fruit and vegetables which have been passed on from supermarkets due to being passed their sell by date. The food is sold on a […]
Volunteer Role: Children’s Advisor at Refugee Council
Refugee Council in Leeds are looking a new volunteer for the Children’s Advice project for 2 days per week. The main purpose of this post is to assist the Children’s Section Advisers in their work, providing advice and advocacy to separated children on such issues such as accommodation, health & education. Potential start date: 23rd […]
Employer Visit at Oxfam Headingley – New Roots – PATH Yorkshire
As our Employer Engagement we’ve arranged a visit to Oxfam for Refugees. Oxfam is a globally renowned aid and development charity, working and campaigning with partners in over 90 countries worldwide. If you are a refugee in Leeds and nearby area, and looking for work experience in the UK, do not miss the chance to […]
Volunteer Role: Receptionist for Refugee Council Leeds
The Refugee Council is looking for volunteer receptionist at our Leeds Hub for 1 day per week. The role includes: • Welcoming visitors • Receiving post • Responding to emails and general calls, signposting as necessary • Assisting staff with basic administrative duties, data entry, financial procedures, and database management • Managing room bookings, including […]
Leeds Volunteering Fayre – 25th June 2019
An opportunity to find out about all the volunteering opportunities across Leeds. When? 25th June – 12:00 – 17:00 Where? The Event Space, Kirkgate Market, Leeds, LS2 7JL