Volunteering Opportunity: Listening and advice volunteers with Herts Welcomes Refugees

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

We are seeking volunteers to work alongside our ESOL teachers at local drop-in hubs for refugees and asylum seekers.

Alongside the English lessons, we also offer a general support and advice service. Activities may include listening and chatting, form filling, helping people to navigate local services, and signposting to other support organisations.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Broxbourne, Dacorum, North Herts, Stevenage, Welwyn/Hatfield

Start Date: 04/09/2026
End Date: 12/09/2027

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: no

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Education & Training (adults), Education & Training (young people), Ethnic Minority Groups & Communities, Languages, Poverty Relief - Domestic, Refugees/Asylum seekers/Immigration, Unemployment & Worklessness, Women’s issues

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
This role is currently Tuesdays only.

Offer a listening ear to refugees and asylum seekers at one of our weekly drop-in hubs.

We are seeking volunteers to work alongside our ESOL teachers at local drop-in hubs for refugees and asylum seekers.

Alongside the English lessons, we also offer general support and advice service. Activities may include listening and chatting, form filling, helping people to navigate local services, and signposting to other support organisations.

We are particularly looking for volunteers with availability on Tuesday daytimes to help with several new sessions that will be starting in the Autumn. Possible locations include: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Hitchin, Borehamwood, and St Albans.

Herts Welcomes Refugees will arrange for volunteers to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the enrolment process. Ongoing support and training is given to volunteers by Herts Welcomes Refugees. This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on people living in the local community.