October 2024 – at the moment we are not looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with us please fill out our EXPRESSION OF INTEREST form and we will be in touch as soon as we are open for new roles again. This will likely be within the next month. Thank you for your interest in getting involved!
The areas that come up often are the following:
- people who can fix and mend: electrics, plumbing, decorating and general maintenance
- teachers for ESOL classes
- people to assist the fundraising team– this can include weekend or evening work
- people who know their way around WordPress or Social MediaPlatforms, to help with publicity and keep us up to date.
- people to assist with casework services– assisting with Asylum Support and client issues but also with back office tasks such as database maintenance and document scanning
Volunteers are central to enabling ALM to undertake all aspects of its work. There are over 90 volunteers working at the St Anne’s Centre or in projects across Liverpool. Volunteers may be
- young or old
- they may be established members of the UK community
- they may be asylum seekers or refugees
Volunteers work in a variety of ways including:
- basic case-work on a variety of social and support issues (but not immigration unless training is undertaken);
- general office work; computer data input and analysis
- welcoming on the reception desk; answering the telephone; assisting with post
- making tea and coffee, lunches, and preparing meals in the kitchen;
- working in the clothes area assisting with sorting and sales;
- gardening and working on the allotment or other outdoors projects like tree planting;
- organising events; fund raising;
- teaching English or helping a teacher
- Assisting different projects, especially Action Asylum with its work in the community
- and a multitude of other jobs!
Some of the volunteer roles need a regular commitment each week, often one day a week but times can vary depending on the volunteer role. Others are less regular; ie helping with Refugee Week
All volunteers receive induction training and ongoing support with further training opportunities offered as needed for different roles. All volunteers can claim expenses for travel to Asylum Link. Please note that some roles require a DBS check to fulfill safeguarding criteria. A preliminary visit to the centre is advised.
Again, for now fill in the EXPRESSION OF INTEREST form or if you have further questions please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at info@asylumlink.org.uk or phone 0151 709 1713
Look at our services page to see where you could fit in. Whatever you have to offer will be appreciated.