Thank you for your interest in volunteering at RETAS! We are delighted to have resumed our volunteer activities and recruitment. If you are interested in volunteering at RETAS, please complete our online application, but bear in mind that we have received lots of applications so will aim to contact you within 2-3 weeks. If you have any questions about volunteering at RETAS, you can send me an email at alice@retasleeds.co.uk
The Value of Volunteers |
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The RETAS team is made up of staff and volunteers, all working together to help refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into the local community. We have a wonderful team of 43 volunteers, with a diverse array of skills, experiences and backgrounds- 18 languages are spoken by our team of volunteers!
Volunteers are crucial in the delivery of our services from interpreting and advising to administrative support and community engagement. We would simply not be able to manage without them. Volunteering is at the heart of RETAS, and we value the contribution of volunteers in the development of volunteer roles, the volunteer service and wider service provision. We welcome applications for volunteering from all backgrounds and provide volunteers with a support package to help them to develop personally and professionally. If you are looking for a work placement as part of your university or college studies, please get in touch to see if we can accommodate your request – alice@retasleeds.co.uk |
Interpreters - Ongoing request for individuals with language skills and a willingness to do Level 1 Interpreting. Languages include Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Farsi, French and Kurdish.
Volunteer Support Assistant - General Drop-in Friday Volunteer Support Assistant Learning Support Assistant Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Volunteer Support Assistant Volunteer Support Assistant Volunteer Trustee Board Member Click here to find out more or apply..
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Overview of our Volunteer Roles
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Welcome to Leeds VolunteerA varied role which involves welcoming new asylum seekers to the city of Leeds and facilitating pathways to their integration.
Both office based and external to the office, weekly commitment of 3 hours. Click here to find out more... |
“Going to RETAS is the highlight of my week. The work you do is extremely rewarding and the staff help to make you so much better at what you do” – Betty
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Volunteer Support AssistantA varied role which involves supporting asylum seekers and refugees to integrate into the community, support with welfare issues, job seeking and educational needs.
Based at our Leeds Office, weekly commitment. Click here to find out more |
"I volunteer because I want to improve my skills and I also enjoy helping people." - Hamid
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Reception & Administration VolunteerA crucial frontline role which involves providing a welcoming atmosphere to all service users and visitors to the building, ensuring every service user is helped or signposted to the right place.
Based at our Leeds Office, weekly commitment. Click here to find out more... |
"I volunteer to develop new skills and knowledge and to gain confidence" - Haymanot
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Learning Support AssistantA role that involves supporting asylum seekers and refugees and their tutors during ESOL (English Spoken as a Second Language) classes.
Based at our Leeds Office, weekly commitment. Click here to find out more... |
"I volunteer because I want to develop myself and help people as much as I can" - Walid
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is a two way process... your support helps the organisation and its service users but we also aim to support you in your personal and professional development.
Benefits to the volunteer
- Feel that you are helping people make a successful transition into the UK.
- Meeting people from different cultures.
- Part of a thriving charity.
- New skills for your CV including time management, active listening skills, supporting people in a challenging situation.
- Make new friends.
- Potential to move onto other volunteer roles.
- Experience of volunteering in the UK.
- Full training program.
Impact
“I like volunteering in RETAS as I like to help others. The staff are very friendly and willing to support you too. Everyone is very helpful which creates a healthy, positive environment” 
Volunteering with RETAS has led to an incredible development in my personal and professional skills, confidence and aspirations for my future career path. I have been moulded by the continuous support provided by the staff and the inspiring perseverance of the service users I have worked with. - Georgia 
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"Volunteering with RETAS is a great thing to do! As a volunteer you are well-supported and included as a member of the team. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet amazing people and learn lots" - Megan 
“There's nothing more satisfying than walking away from RETAS after a day of volunteering, knowing that you have made a positive difference in somebody’s life in one way or another. It gives you a chance to meet a diverse range of people and learn about different cultures”. – Declan 
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