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Can you spare a few hours a week to volunteer with us?
We rely on volunteers to manage and promote the charity, fundraise, and to welcome and support refugee families and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire.
We need new volunteers to continue to support refugees and asylum seekers as their needs develop.
We rely on volunteers to manage and promote the charity, fundraise, and to welcome and support refugee families and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire.
We need new volunteers to continue to support refugees and asylum seekers as their needs develop.
Things to consider before applying to volunteer with us:
What to expect from volunteering with us
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker looking to volunteer?
If we cannot find a suitable role within our charity, we can signpost you to other local volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer roles
ESOL teachers and English conversation volunteers: 2-3 hours per week
We are looking for experienced ESOL volunteers to run small English classes or informal conversation groups for refugees and asylum seekers at our weekly daytime drop-in sessions. These classes are an opportunity for individuals to learn practical English and to help them integrate into their local community.
If you’re keen to support English classes but do not have formal experience, we also need volunteers to assist the teacher, help to set up the room, make refreshments, and, in some settings, provide support with preschool children while their parents take part in the class.
For this role, we are looking for volunteers with availability on the following days and in the following locations:
Tuesdays: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Borehamwood
Wednesdays: Hertford
Thursdays: St Albans
Fridays: Stevenage, Hitchin
Listening and advice volunteers: 2-3 hours per week
Alongside the English lessons, we also offer general support and advice at several of our weekly daytime drop-in sessions. Activities may include listening and chatting, form filling, helping people to navigate local services, and signposting to other support organisations.
For this role, we are looking for volunteers with availability in the following locations:
Tuesdays: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Hitchin
GCSE English Language tutors
We need volunteers with knowledge of English Language GCSE to support students in Hemel Hempstead.
Volunteer roles available across Hertfordshire
Area convenors: 5-10 hours per week
Area Conveners play a key role in supporting volunteers, developing local activities for refugees and asylum seekers, and acting as a link between their area and the charity's Management Group.
Activities may include welcoming and supporting volunteers, helping to organise local projects and events, building relationships with community organisations and local councils, representing HWR at meetings and events, and contributing to the charity's planning and decision-making.
This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive, a good communicator, and passionate about supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
The role can be shared between two or more people and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in your local community while developing leadership, networking, and coordination skills.
Befrienders: 2-3 hours per week
Befrienders offer regular social and practical support to a refugee as they settle into life in the UK. Some befriending roles focus primarily on helping someone practise and build confidence in spoken English, while others involve more general support, such as helping people connect with their local community, access activities and services, and develop independence.
Delivery drivers: flexible hours
We have a volunteer mechanic who fixes up donated bikes. We are looking for delivery drivers who can collect bikes, drop them off at our garage in Borehamwood and deliver bikes to refugees across the county. This role would suit someone who cannot commit to our usual daytime volunteer hours. Own car and bike rack (or large boot!) essential.
Treasurer: 3-5 hours per week
We're looking for additional volunteers to join our Treasurer in supporting the financial management of Herts Welcomes Refugees. Activities may include maintaining financial records, processing payments, producing financial reports, and assisting with the preparation of annual accounts. Previous experience of charity finances would be helpful, but no accounting qualifications are required.
If you can help in any of these areas, please contact [email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
- Most volunteer roles require a minimum commitment of six months, although this usually involves only a few hours each week.
- Most roles require a DBS check because they involve working with vulnerable people. We will support you through the DBS application process.
- Most volunteer opportunities take place during weekday office hours, although some flexible and out-of-hours roles may be available.
What to expect from volunteering with us
- Comprehensive induction training
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and confidence
- Regular support and supervision from our team
- Personal wellbeing support
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker looking to volunteer?
If we cannot find a suitable role within our charity, we can signpost you to other local volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer roles
ESOL teachers and English conversation volunteers: 2-3 hours per week
We are looking for experienced ESOL volunteers to run small English classes or informal conversation groups for refugees and asylum seekers at our weekly daytime drop-in sessions. These classes are an opportunity for individuals to learn practical English and to help them integrate into their local community.
If you’re keen to support English classes but do not have formal experience, we also need volunteers to assist the teacher, help to set up the room, make refreshments, and, in some settings, provide support with preschool children while their parents take part in the class.
For this role, we are looking for volunteers with availability on the following days and in the following locations:
Tuesdays: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Borehamwood
Wednesdays: Hertford
Thursdays: St Albans
Fridays: Stevenage, Hitchin
Listening and advice volunteers: 2-3 hours per week
Alongside the English lessons, we also offer general support and advice at several of our weekly daytime drop-in sessions. Activities may include listening and chatting, form filling, helping people to navigate local services, and signposting to other support organisations.
For this role, we are looking for volunteers with availability in the following locations:
Tuesdays: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Hitchin
GCSE English Language tutors
We need volunteers with knowledge of English Language GCSE to support students in Hemel Hempstead.
Volunteer roles available across Hertfordshire
Area convenors: 5-10 hours per week
Area Conveners play a key role in supporting volunteers, developing local activities for refugees and asylum seekers, and acting as a link between their area and the charity's Management Group.
Activities may include welcoming and supporting volunteers, helping to organise local projects and events, building relationships with community organisations and local councils, representing HWR at meetings and events, and contributing to the charity's planning and decision-making.
This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive, a good communicator, and passionate about supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
The role can be shared between two or more people and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in your local community while developing leadership, networking, and coordination skills.
Befrienders: 2-3 hours per week
Befrienders offer regular social and practical support to a refugee as they settle into life in the UK. Some befriending roles focus primarily on helping someone practise and build confidence in spoken English, while others involve more general support, such as helping people connect with their local community, access activities and services, and develop independence.
Delivery drivers: flexible hours
We have a volunteer mechanic who fixes up donated bikes. We are looking for delivery drivers who can collect bikes, drop them off at our garage in Borehamwood and deliver bikes to refugees across the county. This role would suit someone who cannot commit to our usual daytime volunteer hours. Own car and bike rack (or large boot!) essential.
Treasurer: 3-5 hours per week
We're looking for additional volunteers to join our Treasurer in supporting the financial management of Herts Welcomes Refugees. Activities may include maintaining financial records, processing payments, producing financial reports, and assisting with the preparation of annual accounts. Previous experience of charity finances would be helpful, but no accounting qualifications are required.
If you can help in any of these areas, please contact [email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
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