We work with refugee and migrant families helping children, young people and parents to realise their rights and potential.
Our work is effective because our services are joined up to provide integrated educational, social and practical support.
Asylum from conflict and persecution is a universal human right. So are education, family life, adequate living standards and social participation. All children have rights to play and recreation, as well as the active promotion of their full growth and development.
We envisage a future in which schools and communities across the UK work together to protect, fulfil and foster respect for these rights, ensuring that all migrants are welcomed wholeheartedly and empowered to settle, thrive and participate in all areas of society.
Volunteers need to be reliable, friendly, patient and good communicators. Good spoken English is necessary. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable but not essential.
Benefits to volunteers:
- contribute to a project that makes a real difference to the lives of refugee and migrant children
- gain experience of supporting children and young people
- meet new people
- attend appreciation events to celebrate the contribution made to our projects by volunteers
We believe in taking a holistic approach; Every person and family we encounter is treated with respect and kindness, valuing their unique journey and experiences. Our work is effective because our services are joined up to provide integrated educational, social and practical support. We strive to advocate for those who may not have a voice.
Young refugees and migrants experience considerable barriers to education, including limited English, disrupted educations and the stress and confusion of adjusting to a new school system with unfamiliar teaching methodologies. Our volunteers really do make a difference by helping individuals overcome some of these barriers.