We’re looking for new volunteers to support our grassroots activities at Women for Refugee Women (WRW)!

At WRW we strive to create a safe space where women can build friendships, share solidarity, and develop their skills and confidence. We couldn’t achieve any of this without our dedicated and brilliant volunteers.

Who we are looking for: 

• Two women;
• Who are confident in using laptops, the internet and other digital applications;
• Who are available every Wednesday during school term times, between the hours of 12:30 – 14:00;
• Who can commit to a minimum of six months.

We are particularly interested to hear from people of colour and/or with experience of the asylum system.

What will the volunteers do?

• Deliver in-person sessions at our activities space near Old Street, London;
• Design and deliver – with support from our Digital Inclusion and Outreach Coordinator, Hajar – weekly digital sessions;
• Support refugee and asylum-seeking women to develop their skills and confidence in using a laptop and accessing online opportunities;
• Help set up and pack down the meeting space;
• Chat to members.

What Women for Refugee Women provide:

• Full induction;
• Supervision;
• Reflection meetings;
• Socials and events with other volunteers and staff;
• Training (e.g. safeguarding);
• Travel expenses.

Read some reflections from some of our current and past volunteers: Eesha, our Drama volunteers.

To apply, please email dina@refugeewomen.co.uk confirming you can meet the core hours and time commitment expectations.

Please answer the following questions (250 words max per answer):

1. Why would you like to volunteer with WRW?
2. What skills, qualities or experience will you bring to the role?
3. What do you think you will need to be mindful of when working with refugee and asylum-seeking women?
4. What support might you need from us to excel in the role?
5. Are you able to commit to delivering sessions weekly during school term time for a minimum of 6 months?

Please apply by Friday 13th September, 5pm.