Location: Wakefield Hours: 2-4 hours a week Closing date: 12 October 2025 As Volunteer Activity Lead, you will provide support to people seeking asylum who live in Wakefield through delivering activities that support people’s wellbeing and integration. We provide support to people seeking asylum in Wakefield while their asylum claims are being considered. Being new to communities, our clients need additional help to reduce isolation and help develop their confidence. We do that by organising activities that keep them busy, engaged and connected with locally available services. Your role is to lead on activity planning and delivery – you will encourage clients to come, design posters, help foster a friendly and non-judgmental environment. You will help with outings and proactively include clients in brainstorming ideas on activities that will make the most positive difference in their lives. Activities to deliver can match your own interests and skills – yoga, conversational English club, sports, sewing, arts and crafts – the list is endless! Your role is crucial in complementing existing Migrant Help services by helping provide additional opportunities for clients to improve their skills and develop confidence. What you will do Organise and deliver activities to people seeking asylum in agreed locations weekly Promote a safe and non-judgemental environment for people joining activities Organise and adapt activities centring clients’ voice Communicate with other volunteers and staff where needed to deliver activities smoothly Encourage clients’ independence and provide words of encouragement, empathy Pack and store items securely in agreed locations Organise and support outings for clients. Create interactive posters to encourage clients to engage in activities Be a point of contact for clients during activities and forward any concerns to staff Regularly communicate with volunteer coordinator and staff and openly share successes, challenges and ideas on improvement. What we expect from you Complete relevant induction and training provided by Migrant Help Undergo a criminal conviction check (DBS, PVG or AccessNI). Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months, at agreed times. Attend volunteer support sessions as required. Complete feedback forms when required highlighting any growth opportunities and honestly communicating what is not working well Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding procedures Uphold Migrant Help’s values. Start volunteering at an agreed time and be punctual Complete all relevant documentation as required by volunteer coordinator Be open and understanding of different customs, values, and beliefs What you not be able to do Volunteer with us if you are under 18. Exchange contact information with clients Buy gifts, food or lend or give/receive money to/from clients Carry out casework tasks, such as, complete benefits applications, liaise with local authorities or refer to other services or provide immigration advice You will be an excellent candidate for this role if you Have spare time to undertake befriending on a regular basis Are willing to work with diverse range of people Are non-judgmental and inclusive Have a friendly and approachable nature Are reliable and punctual Are patient Have empathetic listening skills Are a keen learner Have access to a laptop or computer to use Are comfortable using computer or laptop for typing and sending emails, video calls. You will benefit from volunteering with us by Gaining experience useful for your future CVs and cover letters Being able to provide a volunteering reference to your future employer or educator Being a part of dedicated and inclusive service Developing new skills Being more aware of immigration and asylum systems in the UK Having reasonable expenses reimbursed Having regular check ins and supervision to support your volunteering experience and growth We look forward to hearing from everyone, especially if you: Are a speaker of Kurdish-Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic, Vietnamese or Arabic. Have an excellent knowledge of your local area Have lived experience of trafficking, asylum or immigration systems Have an understanding of trafficking, asylum or immigration systems Have a vehicle and can drive About Migrant Help Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. At Migrant Help, we foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation. As long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process. How to apply To apply for this role, please click on the 'use this link to apply' button and complete the online application form. As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help’s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.