African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a non-for-profit charitable organisation that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage and the wider Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups. ARF was established in 2014 by a lesbian refugee in the wake of some Commonwealth countries in Africa’s toxic and draconian anti-gay laws; persecutions […]
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VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer as an ESOL teacher with PATH Yorkshire
Talk English supports people with low levels of English to improve their language skills, access services and get more involved in the community. We will help you to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. It is a great opportunity for you to gain experience and develop new skills while making a difference to […]
Kindred Welcome Project in partnership with Refugee Council Leeds
As an established refugee parent in Leeds, you will gain information and resources to help other parents to settle well. ChildsSide will link you to other organisations to volunteer your expertise for other parents.
VOLUNTEERS: Leeds Volunteer Managers’ Network Dates 2019
Do you manage volunteers? Do you know someone who does? Perhaps they’d like to join Voluntary Action Leeds’ Leeds Volunteer Managers’ Network Facebook page by clicking here: Future Network Meeting Dates 2019 Wednesday 13 February 10 am – 12 pm 2019 Thursday 16 May 2 pm – 4 pm 2019 Tuesday 24 September 10 am – […]
Toast Love Coffee: the #payf cafe reopens on Harehills Road
Toast Love Coffee Cafe, has now re-opened at 13 Harehills Road LS8 5HR (sort of opposite RETAS) They are open Mon-Thu 08:45-15:00 All will receive a warm welcome, coffee (or whatever you prefer to drink), and a bite to eat. Payment is on a pay as you feel basis so no one needs to be […]
VOLUNTEERS: Support the work of ICRAA in Leeds
Dr. Sana Ahmadzai writes “The International Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan (ICRAA) is an award wining charity based here in Leeds that works for the welfare of Afghan people particularly refugees and displaced persons. We need help from volunteers with achieving our objectives in 2019 and beyond. Below are some of the volunteer positions […]
Local residents, Students and Asylum Seekers & Refugees Vs 4-4-2 on Sundays
A piece by Harvey Simwate Packhorse Vita AFC, a voluntary community football team, played in the Leeds Sunday Football League, for over 20 years. Based at Packhorse pub opposite Leeds University, at the corner of Hyde Park, it drew players from the local communities of Hyde park, Headingley, Woodhouse and Universities of Leeds and the […]
New Roots @ Refugee Council – Volunteers needed!
New Roots – Leeds project is looking for volunteers to help run conversation clubs and drop ins. Check out the project flyer and volunteer task descriptions attached to find out more!
PATH Yorkshire are looking for a new Chair and Trustees – do you know somone?
PATH Yorkshire is looking for a CHAIR and Trustees to lead the charity in its mission to support BAME individuals and under-represented groups reach their full potential in the world of work. Our vision is to “create better chances, better opportunities and better futures”. The organisation has just completed a strategic review and is starting […]
Toast Love Coffee cafe are looking for volunteers
If you’d like to Help create a friendly place Be a part of a motivated, caring team Develop new skills and share your own talents We would love to hear from you. Please contact our volunteer coordinator [email protected] or phone 0779 309 7215 Prepare and serve great food toastlovecoffee.co.uk 13 Harehills Road, Leeds LS8 5HR
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 […]