Volunteering Opportunities
All volunteering opportunities with the STAR national office are advertised on this page.
Are you committed to improving the lives of refugees in the UK?
STAR (Student Action for Refugees) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support the work of the national office in London.
Join our small and friendly team to help improve the lives of refugees in the UK. The national office works on a range of projects giving volunteers plenty of opportunity to try new things and make use of their particular skills.
3 New Volunteering Opportunities – apply now!
Events and Training Internship
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised volunteer to support the STAR National Office team to coordinate the 2012 STAR committee training event, which will take place on 16th June. This lively annual event brings student leaders from 34 universities across the UK together, to be inspired, and learn how to take action to make a difference to the lives of refugees in the UK. The day’s programme will include high profile speakers from the refugee movement and action workshops on topics, such as, how to campaign for refugee rights, and how to provide practical support to refugees in your local community.
You’ll get to develop your event organising skills and learn how to develop and run sucessful training sessions. You’ll also learn loads about the UK refugee movement and what STAR and other organisations are doing to fight for refugee rights. Most importantly you’ll get the chance to be part of great organisation where your role really matters.So get writing that application now!
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Closing date: Monday 16th April 2012
National ESOL Support Volunteer
Do you have experience of teaching English as a foreign language. Do you want to use your skills to make a difference to the lives of refugees in the UK?
STAR is looking for a volunteer to develop a resource pack for STAR English Conversation Clubs. STAR student volunteers provide English Conversation Clubs at a number of locations across the UK in partnership with local refugee organisations. The primary aim of the Clubs is to improve the spoken English communication skills of refugee attendees, in addition we seek to reduce isolation among refugees and promote shared understanding between refugees and students.
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Admin and Communications Volunteer
Get involved with STAR and help us support the network to make a difference to the lives of refugees in the UK!
In this role you’ll get to develop your admin and communications skills in a friendly supportive environment. You’ll also learn loads about the UK refugee movement, find out what STAR and other organisations are doing to fight for refugee rights and you’ll get the chance to be part of great organisation where your role really matters.
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If you have a query about volunteering please contact Emily Crowley
