Volunteering Vacancies
Work placement or work experience - 24/01/2011
If you are looking for a work placement or work experience place during your study, contact us on 0207 790 6578. We are able to tailor you placement to your needs.
There are several other volunteering opportunities coming up, so if you do not see what you are interested here, please contact us. We are very open to new ideas. No previous experience necessary.
For more information or an application form, please call one of our volunteer co-ordinators on 02077906578. We look forward to hearing from you.
Mentoring Project - 24/01/2011
Venturing out into a new community and getting used to a totally new way of life in a new country can be extremely daunting even for women who have a wealth of experience and expertise. So we are looking for women who will help their mentee feel comfortable and confident in their local community by providing the opportunity for them to practice their English in a comfortable setting. Contact us
- Are you fluent in English and over the age of 18?
- Do you like meeting new people and making new friends?
- Do you have 1 or 2 hours to spare a week?
- Are you interested in becoming involved in your community?
- Would you like the opportunity to learn new skills?
To become a volunteer and get the dates for the next scheduled information meeting please contact the Mentoring Project Co-ordinator at the Arbour on 0207 790 6578.
Following the information session, a successful interview and an evening’s mentoring training session you will be ready to start volunteering!
Connecting Mums
We need mums to provide 1:1 support and friendship to a newly arrived mum during her first year in the UK.
- Are you fluent in English and over the age of 18?
- Do you have a young child under 5 or are you pregnant?
- Are you interested in discovering more mum and baby activities in your community?
- Could you help introduce another mum to local services for babies and toddlers?
Contact the Arbour if you are interested.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant - 24/01/2011
Assist in the delivery of the Young Women's Social Inclusion Project which aims to increase the participation and integration of young newly-arrived women who have migrated to the UK in the past year. The project focuses on improving English language skills and life skills, and includes IT and personal safety training. This opportunity is suitable for those interested in working with women in the classroom and who are fluent in English. Volunteers need to be available 10-12pm or 1-3pm, once/twice a week.Contact us
Volunteer Project Assistant - 24/01/2011
The Young Women's Social Inclusion Project aims to increase the participation and integration of young newly-arrived women who have migrated to the UK in the past year. The project is looking for a Project Assistant to help with administration, liaising with project participants and writing newsletters. Volunteers need to be available from 10am - 5:30pm once a week. Contact us
Volunteer Administration - 24/01/2011
Our administrative volunteers do a variety of administrative tasks. The work offered is flexible to suit your ability and level of English. Administrative volunteers need to be available one day a week at a time that suits your schedule.Contact us
Volunteer Outreach Team - 24/01/2011
Engage with the local community and young-people on their own terms and involve them in debates about local youth provisions, activities and local issues. Suitable for volunteers interested in working as a part of a team, with a good level of spoken English who are available between 4-7pm once a week.Contact us
Volunteer Youth Club Leaders - 24/01/2011
Help to run one or more of our older young-people clubs (11-16 years). We are looking for people to assist with the delivery of sessions and to run games, arts & sport activities. Training is provided. This volunteering opportunity is suitable for confident people or those with experience of working with young people. If you are not sure if this is suitable for you, please ring and have a chat to one of our volunteer co-ordinators. Volunteers need to have a good level of spoken English and need to be available from 4-7pm once a week. Please note, times will differ for each individual club.Contact us
Volunteer Children's Club Leaders - 24/01/2011
Help to run one or more of our after-school clubs for children 8-11 years. We are looking for people to assist with the delivery of sessions and to run games, art & sport activities. Training is provided. Volunteers need to have a good level of spoken English and need to be available from 2.30-5.30pm once a week. Contact us
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach - 24/01/2011
The Arbour football team is looking for someone to help run the club alongside the coach. The team trains at the Stepney Green Park Astro Turf on Fridays with the matches taking place on Saturdays. It is an opportunity to volunteer and become part of football project to gain valuable experience; taking on responsibilities and establishing good relationships with young people. Download our leaflet for more information.
Contact us for further information
100 Shandy Street
E1 4ST
London - UK
Telephone:
02077 906578