Volunteers
We offer flexible and rewarding volunteer roles built around you.
Together we build stronger communities where we can all thrive.
Starting a new life anywhere can be stressful, at TLC we recognise the additional challenges faced by those who are forcibly displaced. Our volunteers offer online employment support to clients to help them feel welcome and connected to their new home country - building their confidence and helping them to understand the UK employment systems.
How You Can Help
Volunteers offer side-by-side support focusing on empowerment. As a result, clients are then able to search, apply and successfully interview for jobs, training or educational opportunities independently. If you have successfully applied for an educational, vocational or employment opportunity - you have valuable experience to pass on to others navigating this for the first time.
Volunteering Opportunities Available
Online English Language Teacher
Online Mentor
Other
Complete our application form and we can chat more about these individual opportunities - as well as your availability, interests, skills and experience. We are completely flexible and ensure everyone is matched with an opportunity that works for them.
We’d love to welcome you to our volunteer family, apply now to book a chat with us.
Meet Our Volunteers
Sally’s Story
Having the chance to chat with ambitious, friendly, resourceful people who I wouldn’t otherwise meet, has been the real benefit of volunteering.
Xav’s Story
It’s not just about giving back, it’s also about connection. I learn a lot from the people I work with and it makes me feel less foreign in my own life here in the UK.
Jodie’s Story
I’m loving the opportunity to get to know someone i’d never have normally met and learn about another culture.
Hear From Clients
Maryam
Your commitment to our growth is deeply appreciated and has left an indelible mark on my life.
Muhammad
To the mentors who selflessly volunteered their time to guide us, thank you for believing in our potential and for imparting wisdom
Beimnet
You have completely changed my life, helped me rebuild my life here. You are family to me, you have given me the courage to speak up and be heard.
It’s a Win Win Situation
Volunteers continually feedback what a rewarding and positive experience working with TLC is.
In fact, volunteering in general helps us feel happy!
According to Action For Happiness:
“Scientific studies show that helping others can contribute to our happiness in different ways. These include: experiencing more positive emotions and satisfaction with life; increasing our sense of meaning, and boosting our self-confidence. It can reduce stress and help us feel calmer too.”
Benefits of Volunteering
Our Commitment to You
Safeguarding
We prioritise safeguarding - creating a safe, supportive and welcome space for all.
Flexibility
We respect the need for flexibility and we are happy to work around your family, work and other commitments.
Confidence Building
We provide resources & other professional support recognising that many people have not worked with forcibly displaced migrants before.
Community Involvement
We hold community events that volunteers are invited to join.
Continual Feedback
You will receive monthly emails charting the progress of our work, we share all success stories. We have a newsletter highlighting all our positive news.
To Be Heard
We value all ideas and suggestions and strive to continually improve our services and systems. All feedback is valued.
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Highly motivated and resilient individuals having overcome significant challenges, with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to communities, business growth and economies.