A message from Julie Curle at Immigration Enforcement As our staff continue to work around the clock to support the efforts to bring British and Afghan nationals to the UK, business areas are heartened by the emails we have received from teams and individuals looking to offer support. People wanting to offer help to refugees […]
Archive | Volunteers
Healthy Holidays scheme are looking for volunteers
Looking ahead to the Summer – the Healthy Holidays scheme are looking for volunteers to help them run a programme of events for children across the city over the summer and Christmas holidays this year. The scheme is a great way for volunteers to meet new people and connect with local communities. Volunteers could be […]
Solace is looking for Trustees with lived experience of migration
Solace is looking for people with lived experience of the asylum system, being a refugee or a migrant to help shape and develop our services by joining our board of trustees. We are a very friendly team, and we are very happy to have a chat with anyone who is interested or has any questions. […]
New trustees wanted for Migrant English Support Hub
MESH (Migrant English Support Hub) is currently recruiting new trustees. This is a voluntary role but you will gain valuable experience and hopefully have fun too! We particularly need people with experience of managing finances and/or knowledge of social media. We would also welcome applications from people who have been ESOL learners themselves. If you […]
Volunteers needed for ‘Conversation Club Leeds’
Conversation Club Leeds is a voluntary organisation which provides a social space for asylum seekers and refugees to meet, make friends and practise speaking English. With more face to face meetings possible due to coronavirus restrictions lifting, there will be a need for more volunteers to help. The role will provide an exciting learning opportunity […]
Voluntary Action Leeds – Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project – June 21
Voluntary Action Leeds Part of the Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project, this training course is made up of five separate sessions. You will be required to attend all sessions to complete the course. Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project This programme is an exciting opportunity for organisations who want to be […]
LASSN are recruiting volunteers!
Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network (LASSN) are now recruiting new volunteers for training at the end of May/beginning of June. We are recruiting volunteers for the following projects: Befriending, English at Home, Grace Hosting, Connecting Opportunities, and our Meet & Connect social groups. You can read more about our different volunteering projects here: https://lassn.org.uk/volunteers/ In […]
Volunteering Opportunities at the Art Hostel Leeds
The Art Hostel have some exciting volunteering opportunities and would love to work with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Leeds. Local Volunteer Role – General Assistant Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: ● General help in day-to-day running of the Art Hostel ● General housekeeping, cleaning and hands-on practical work ● Offering hospitality and care to […]
The Conversation Club Leeds seeks a treasurer.
The Conversation Club Leeds seeks a treasurer. We are a small charity registered (No. 1189217 ) in April 2020 in receipt of a small number of diverse grants and donations. Due to Covid regulations club meetings are now weekly online. We will shortly need a new treasurer with experience of producing accounts or bookkeeping, and […]
SIDE Labs: 6-month Design & No-code Apprenticeships
SIDE labs are looking for two apprentices to be part of Academy 2021, starting March 1st. You’ll join the SIDE team and learn the core skills of no-code development: discovery, design, development, product management, workshop facilitation and tea drinking. This is knitted together by Webflow, a website creation tool that radically changes the skill set required to deliver impactful […]
Leeds Migrant Access Programme Training Programme
Leeds City Council’s Migrant Access Project (MAP) aims to equip people from a range of national, ethnic and/or language backgrounds with skills and knowledge to support new arrivals to Leeds. The team have scheduled training sessions on a variety of subjects throughout January to March 2021 (i.e. writing a funding application, modern slavery and advocacy […]
Christmas Food Aid – 1st Edition: 11th December 2020
What? Volunteer befriending training When? Monday 7th December 5.45-7pm. Where? TBC If you want to join us but haven’t let us know, please email [email protected] so she can give you more information and a link. Here are 2 Documents detailing where vulnerable people can access food support over the Christmas period. To find provision that […]