Translated information for volunteers

The following documents can be downloaded:

New Beginnings Project Flyer

This has information about what volunteering is and explains the service we can give to refugees and asylum seekers. It answers the following questions:

  • What is a Volunteer?
  • What are the benefits of volunteering
  • Will I get any money – Will it cost me anything to volunteer?
  • Can asylum seekers volunteer?
  • Do I have to tell the Job Centre?
  • What level of English is needed?

Available in: English, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, French, and Tigrinya

Volunteering information for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

This has information about how to choose a volunteering opportunity. It explains some of the rights, responsibilities and expectations both the volunteer and the organisation have. It also has a section explaining what a CRB / Police check is

Available in: English, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, French, Kurdish (Sorani), Somali, Tigrinya and Urdu.