Volunteer
JRS UK volunteers are integral to our work. Without our dedicated volunteers, we could not help those seeking asylum.
JRS UK is reliant of the support of over 100 volunteers who offer accompaniment and support to our refugee friends. Volunteers form a critical part of our team, and we always welcome applications from people wishing to share their time and skills with us. If you’re over 18 years old, and are able to commit to volunteers for at least 6 months, please do browse our current volunteering opportunities below.
Please check back on this page regularly, as we’re always updating this page as opportunities develop.
If you have a specific skill or talent that you wish to contribute to the work of JRS UK, but the volunteering opportunities available don’t quite fit, please do get in touch and share your ideas with us.
We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
The roles are only open for people who have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer work sponsorship.
“I realise how fortunate I’ve been to have had the opportunity of being part of the big JRS family.”
Gael, JRS Volunteer
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
![]](https://www.jrsuk.net/wp-content/themes/jrs/images/quotebracket-right.png)
At Home – Accompaniment Volunteer
One of the greatest challenges faced by the refugees supported by JRS UK is the lack of accommodation. Destitute refugees are often forced to seek respite on night buses, rely on friends who might host them for a night or two, or else find themselves street homeless.
We are looking for a volunteer to support the At Home scheme – to accompany our refugee friends as they move between hosting placements, meet with prospective hosts to assess their suitability, and assist our Accommodation Officer. This will involve arranging travel between placements for guests and if necessary, accompanying them on their journeys.
Read more about the role here
Minimum time commitment for this role: 3 months
JRS will provide induction and support to all volunteers.
Read more about At Home hosting scheme: jrsuk.net/at-home-hosting-scheme
We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. This role is only open for people who have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer work sponsorship.
Refugee host with 'At Home'
One of the greatest challenges faced by the refugees accompanied by JRS UK, is the lack of accommodation. The JRS At Home programme organises short term accommodation with individuals, parishes and religious communities for refugees who would otherwise be homeless.
If you live in the London area and have a spare room, you could make a huge difference to the life of refugee.
Read more about At Home hosting scheme: jrsuk.net/at-home-hosting-scheme
We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. This role is only open for people who have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer work sponsorship.
Phone Support Volunteer (Emotional Support & Befriending)
JRS UK are looking for volunteers who can assist with making regular phone calls to refugees to provide emotional support and friendship during this time. Many of our refugee friends feel even more isolated and lonely as a result of the pandemic and their needs often become more urgent, sometimes falling in and out of crisis. In line with the JRS mission of accompaniment, this role offers the chance for encounter, mutual relationship, and companionship by lending a listening ear to those of our refugee friends who need somebody to talk to.
Minimum time commitment for this role: 3 months
We are in particular need of Amharic speakers for this role
JRS will provide induction and support to all volunteers.
We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. This role is only open for people who have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer work sponsorship.
