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London, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Our next volunteer induction will be held in September 2026, so please apply before then to be able to join.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club Saturday Supplementary School we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the Rainbow Club Headteacher when required.
Organisation
Action for Refugees in Lewisham
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.
Posted on: 01 June 2026
Closing date: 30 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: RC teaching asst.
Tags: Social Care / Development, Teaching, Early Years, Education, Mentoring / Coaching, Refugee / Immigration, Students / School, Youth / Children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
AFRIL’s Casework and Advocacy Team provides complex casework and legal interventions in the areas of housing and homelessness, Asylum Support, Benefits, No Recourse to Public Funds and Community Care. AFRIL also offers community activities to the asylum seekers living in Lewisham.
AFRIL’s Community Activities & Outreach Volunteer will have the opportunity to volunteer at AFRIL’s Community Activity sessions (weekly) and Outreach Advice sessions (fortnightly). The volunteers will provide friendly and professional support to participants, take down basic information and support AFRIL staff where appropriate.
Our volunteers are crucial in supporting AFRIL staff to obtain the best outcomes for our clients, and this role will provide you with valuable insight into the immigration system and its many challenges.
Application Instructions
Please complete the application form in full and send to the AFRIL staff member listed on the document. Please note application forms are not displayed on the job ad until the candidate begins the application process by clicking the apply button.
Organisation
Action for Refugees in Lewisham
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.
Posted on: 23 June 2026
Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: Community Activities & Outreach Volunteer
Tags: Education, Refugee / Immigration, Events / Activities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
AFRIL’s Casework and Advocacy Team provides complex casework and legal interventions in the areas of housing and homelessness, Asylum Support, Benefits, No Recourse to Public Funds and Community Care. AFRIL also offers community activities to asylum seekers living in Lewisham.
AFRIL’s ESOL teacher volunteers will work with AFRIL’s Community Activities Coordinator to provide friendly, structured and professional ESOL and English Conversation activities to participants.
Application Instructions
Please complete the application form in full and send to the AFRIL staff member listed on the document. Please note application forms are not displayed on the job ad until the candidate begins the application process by clicking the apply button.
Organisation
Action for Refugees in Lewisham
View profile
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.
Posted on: 23 June 2026
Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: ESOL Teacher Volunteer
Tags: Teaching, Education, Refugee / Immigration, Events / Activities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and open a pathway to employment for people who have asylum here. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for the catering industry. Plateful Cafe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers and team members. We are an equal opportunities provider and actively encourage applications from people with a refugee background.
What will the role involve?
- Looking for partnership opportunities with the private sector.
- Assisting with the development and ongoing work of Businesses Fundraising Action Group.
- Assisting in planning fundraising strategies with local businesses.
- Reporting on businesses partnerships and recent developments at Plateful Café.
- Working in partnership with the Plateful Café fundraising team.
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to inspire a group of volunteers to support a cause
- Strong relationship-building skills
Desirable:
- Previous experience in fundraising and/or marketing
- Experience of working with corporates
- Expertise in new project creation and developing business links
What difference will you make?
- Helping to support a refugee-run cafe
- Connecting local refugees with their passion for cooking
- Helping local refugees find employment and enter the workforce much sooner than they otherwise might
Organisation
Plateful Cafe
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Often accompanied by live music, and the opportunity to buy artwork created by refugee artists plateful employs refugees to chef at events in the SE
Posted on: 21 June 2026
Closing date: 19 September 2026 at 21:57
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Business Development, Retail / Sales, Engagement / Outreach, Public Relations, Refugee / Immigration, Corporate Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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