LASSN are currently recruiting volunteers for 3 different roles. You can find more information here. Apply now to register in time for our next round of training in October!
Archive | Volunteers
Free activities for folks who idenitify as LGBTQ+ – September 24
All our sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. The sessions are a mix of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] This link will take you to our website where you can find out more about LLCC: https://leedslgbtqcc.co.uk/events/ Opportunity alert! We are looking for trustee’s! […]
Cultural Competency and Mental Health First Aid – from Community Links Sept 24
By Jon from LASSN on 9th September 2024 in Education, Training & Work, Health, Safety & Inclusion, Volunteers
Excellent (free) course from Community Links for frontline staff and volunteers Start Date: 24th September 24 End Date: 2nd October 24 Location: Online Price: This free two and a half day training course is open to all frontline workers and volunteers in the VCSE health and care third sector. This free two and a half day training course is […]
Bike Buddy Volunteers Needed!
The Bike Project is a charity that collects second hand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. We are looking for volunteers in Leeds for our Bike Buddy programme. This is a cycling befriending scheme that we offer to our bike recipients. This is for local cyclists […]
Info session about Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service – Monday 9th September 12:15 – 13:00 (after LMP ops)
By David Skivington on 27th August 2024 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Jobs, Meeting, Services, Volunteers
We are delighted to announce that Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (VIS) is nearly ready to go thanks to a 3 year grant from National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund! We will be seeking two staff to run the project and are keen to chat with interested organisations about how to get involved and access the interpreter […]
Voluntary Action Leeds Volunteering Principles Consultation
Volunteering is the lifeblood of the migrant 3rd sector in Leeds – and Voluntary Action Leeds are consulting on what inclusive volunteering looks like. They have developed some Inclusive Volunteering principles, and are asking for feedback on them. If you have any you wish to share, please email [email protected].
Interpreter Feedback Questionnaire – help shape Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service
We are writing to let you know about an exciting new service to benefit organisations that support asylum seekers and refugees and their volunteers who provide a vital role in interpreting. We are the Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service, a partnership of organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds. Our service will give interpreters […]
Resource of the Week: New to Leeds 3.0 is launched
By Jon from LASSN on 21st June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Education, Training & Work, Health, Resource, Volunteers
New to Leeds is the definitive guide to life in Leeds for New Migrants. We’ve updated and expanded it with a whole section for newly granted refugees – spelling out exactly what folks need to do to make a successful transition from seeking asylum to becoming a refugee. It combines all the info that has previously […]
Migrant Access Project event: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Are you a community volunteer who could use some more support? Unfolding from HumansBeing
Free training for Community Volunteers from HumansBeing Volunteers are committed to their volunteering organisations, yet stretched in their capacity to support people whose needs are growing in complexity. Both volunteers and the people they support are increasingly likely to be facing financial stresses, mental ill-health, isolation and loneliness. Unfolding was born out of the commitment […]
Weekly free meals and a big welcome at 3 Leeds locations.. volunteer opportunities too.
FoodCycle have a mission to reduce hunger, reduce loneliness and reduce food waste. There are 3 locations in Leeds where they deliver community meals and everyone is welcome, no need to book, just show up! They also have volunteer opportunities to cook/help in the kitchen/welcome guests. Beeston & Holbeck, St Lukes Church, Wednesday, 6.30pm https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-leeds-beeston/ […]
Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting volunteers! Deadline March 25th 2024
Manuel Bravo Project are currently recruiting Support and Empower volunteers, Communications volunteers and Interpreting volunteers. We need Support and Empower volunteers to give additional support to our most vulnerable clients through their legal process. The role involves being matched with a client and keeping in regular contact with them, providing moral support at appointments with […]