Our volunteer team is made up of Christians who are eager to support asylum seekers and refugees in Leicester, and who live by our Thrive values.
If that’s you… there are so many possible ways to get involved and support this work! Below are some ideas to spark your interest.
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Most of our volunteering opportunities are subject to our Safe Recruitment processes which will include an application process, an interview, references and a DBS check if eligible. (Also, as above, all of our volunteers are practicing Christians and are connected to local churches.) If you’re keen to explore potentially volunteering with us, here are some ideas – let us know in the form below what sparks your interest!
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You could…
- Help out with our regular Wednesday afternoon group
- Bake / cook tasty snacks for the Wednesday group
- Buddy up: meet weekly or fortnightly with an individual or a family who want ongoing practical help or pastoral support
- English practice: get together with an individual, or with three or four people (weekly or fortnightly), chatting informally to practice English
- Cook a meal once a week for a family stuck in a hotel with no food provision or cooking facilities
- Weekly or fortnightly music or art lessons 1-1 with an individual
- Ad-hoc practical bits (eg transporting donated items; Baby Basics referrals; trips to a clothing bank; transport to appointments; helping with group trips) – dependent on your availability
- CV-writing/editing support 1-1 with individuals when needs arise (ad-hoc)
- Paperwork support 1-1 with individuals when needs arise (ad-hoc)
- Budgeting support sessions with individuals when needs arise (ad-hoc)
…What else? We’d love to hear your ideas!
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Thanks!
We’ll get back to you soon to explore possibilities.
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