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 […]
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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] […]
Volunteers needed for new homework club – Refugee Council
Refugee Council are looking for volunteers for a new homework club for secondary age young people! Take a look at the task description attached and fill in the application form if you’re interested! Contact Rose McCarthy for more information [email protected]
City of Sanctuary: Volunteer Evening 26th March 6-7pm
Fresh from their appearance on Radio 4 last week (Tina appears at 2 minutes and 25 seconds), the City of Sanctuary Volunteers Evening is running again at the end of March The next Volunteer Information Session will be held on Monday 26th March, 6-7pm at Oak House,Park Lane LS3 1EL. It’ll be an information packed hour – find […]
Asylum Support Appeals Project are looking for Management Committee members
Although based in London, they are looking for applications from people based in the regions. The Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) is a small national charity working in the area of asylum support law to reduce the destitution of asylum seekers by defending their legal rights to food and shelter. We represent some of the […]
Migrant Access Project Plus seeking volunteers in Beeston, Holbeck, Armley and New Wortley
Do you work with people who would like to get involved in the local community, share their experience with others and help make a real difference? MAP+ is an exciting new project in Beeston, Holbeck, Armley and New Wortley which brings communities together through volunteering opportunities and weekly get-togethers to support each other, help people […]