Our volunteers are essential and valued members of the SLRA team
Currently we are recruiting for these volunteer roles:
* Community Hub Volunteers – to set up the space, welcome people to the Community Hub, and serve lunch on Thursdays during term time. Volunteers must be reliable and organised and be available on Thursdays 10:00-15:00. Minimum 6 month commitment.
* Community Hub Childcare Volunteers – to engage children between the ages of 2 and 4 in activities whilst parents and guardians are participating in Community Hub workshops on Thursdays during term time. Volunteers must be reliable, have experience working with children and be available on Thursdays 10:45-13.00. Minimum 6 month commitment.
* 1:1 Tutor Volunteers – volunteer tutors to provide 1:1 Maths and / or English support for young people preparing for exams at Youth Club on Thursday evenings. We are looking for people with previous experience tutoring, a good understanding of what young people need to be preparing for GCSE exams, the ability to be patient and compassionate with young learners, an understanding of how to take a flexible approach to learning and be prepared to work 1:1 in a youth club setting where other activities and possible distractions are taking place. Volunteers must be reliable and organised and available on Thursday evenings 17.30-19.30. Minimum 3 month commitment.
* Kitchen Volunteers – to prepare lunch for our weekly Community Hub and Youth Club. Thursdays 11:00-13:30. Minimum 6 month commitment.
* Community Hub Facilitators – to facilitate regular weekly/fortnightly/monthly activities at SLRA’s Community Hub on Thursdays 11:00-12:30. Volunteer facilitators must have previous experience of running successful and accessible group activities (such as art, exercise or music classes).
* Volunteer Interpreters – to provide friendly and confidential interpreting (Amharic, Sorani, Polish, Romanian, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Tigrinya & Albanian needed). Flexible & Remote during the weekdays 9:00-17:00. Minimum 6 month commitment.
If you’re interested in volunteering at SLRA, please fill in our Volunteer Application form.
We welcome volunteers from all sections of the community, particularly those with lived experience of the immigration or asylum system.
We provide induction and ongoing training as well as regular group and/or one-to-one supervision.
Many of those who volunteer for us gain valuable knowledge and skills for future learning or employment.
If you have any questions or would like more information,
please email our Community Hub Co-ordinator, heather@slr-a.org.uk.
If you have any accessibility requirements in order to volunteer with us, please let us know so that we can discuss any reasonable adjustments.
Volunteering with SLRA has been a privilege. I have found my work stimulating, thought-provoking and most of all, rewarding.
Liz, Volunteer
