Volunteer

Volunteering is fundamental to who we are and our way of working. Our services are delivered by a volunteer body that is a strong mix of long-standing and new volunteers, who are supported by a small staff team.

Would you like to help asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants living in Oxfordshire?

Asylum Welcome has 200+ amazing volunteers who support our expanding range of services: running our welcome desk, teaching English, interpreting, mentoring, delivering food, providing advice and much, much more!

If you are interested in joining this incredible team, you can find out more by coming to one of our information evenings for new and potential volunteers.

 

Volunteer Information Evenings

Volunteer Information Evenings are held at our Oxford office (Asylum Welcome, Newtec Place, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE) from 5:30  – 7 pm.

Sign up today for one of the following sessions:

Tuesday 9 January 2024Tuesday 14 May 2024Tuesday 10 September 2024
Thursday 8 February 2024 – cancelledThursday 13 June 2024Thursday 10 October 2024
Tuesday 12 March 2024Tuesday 9 July 2024Tuesday 12 November 2024
Thursday 11 April 2024Thursday 8 August 2024Thursday 12 December 2024

How to apply

If you are interested in volunteering with us or would like more information then please sign up for our next information session (above) and fill out this online application form.

If you have any further questions, then please contact volunteer@asylum-welcome.org and we will be delighted to hear from you.

Many thanks indeed!

“When I am in Asylum Welcome, I don’t feel I am working in an office, I feel among friends who are active and working together to provide the best of what they can to help their clients” – Khaled, Volunteer

Volunteer roles

Volunteering is a great way to do something meaningful and rewarding with your time, to gain skills and experience in the charity sector, to make new friends and to make a difference to the lives of others.

We usually require volunteers to commit to at least one day a week during office hours, but we do have some roles which require less of a time commitment.

Here are the different teams that you can join as a volunteer:

Welcome Centre

At our Welcome Centre, people can find someone to talk to and find information about our services. We have a team of volunteers who answer the phone and manage the space.

Service info

Adult & Family Advice

This service helps adult asylum seekers, refugees, vulnerable migrants and their families. We have volunteers who give advice and offer administrative support.

Service info

Youth Service

This service helps young asylum seekers and refugees. We have volunteers who give advice and offer administrative support.

Service info

Food bank

The food bank provides weekly parcels of fresh and packaged food, as well as toiletries, to clients in urgent need. We have a volunteer who coordinates the service. We also have volunteers who help make up bags and offer administrative support.

Service info

Bike project

We help asylum seekers and refugees access bikes. We have volunteers who coordinate the service, repair donated bikes, offer administrative support and distribute bikes to our clients.

Service info

Laptop project

We help asylum seekers and refugees access laptops. We have volunteers who coordinate the service, repair donated laptops, offer administrative support and distribute laptops to our clients.

Service info

Legal Immigration Advice

We are regulated to provide immigration advice and guidance (OISC Level 1 Immigration and Level 2 Asylum). We have volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support applications that are not covered by legal aid.

Service info

Education & Employment

Our Education Service helps asylum seekers and refugees to begin or continue their education. Our Employment Service offers advice and support for refugees seeking employment or work experience opportunities.

Service info

Huntercombe

This service offers social visits to foreign national prisoners held at Huntercombe HMP. We have volunteers who visit, generally with language skills, and who offer administrative support.

Service info

Advocacy and Comms

We advocate for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants. We have a team of volunteers who help with event organising, campaigning, social media and research skills.

Service info

Fundraising

We need funds in order to support those in need. We have a team of volunteers who provide support with proofreading, social media, grant writing, reporting, administration and events

info