We Are Recruiting!

We Are Recruiting!

Applications to become an ASSIST volunteer are now open!

Our volunteers play a huge part in the work we do, bringing a wealth of experience and ensuring our vital services keep running. Volunteering with ASSIST is an opportunity to support and work with those seeking asylum on their journey towards experiencing greater stability, and to challenge destitution and the Hostile Environment by linking together material support and resistance.

We look forward to working with you and expanding our community!
We have a variety of roles available, head to our volunteer section on our website to find out details about our roles and application: https://www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us

Applicants must attend our Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday 10th January 2-5pm.
This session is open to all and is an opportunity to find out more about what volunteering at ASSIST is like. We will introduce the work of ASSIST and the different volunteer roles.

Interviews will take place on the week of 15th January, between Monday-Thursday.
Our induction training is on Tuesday 23rd January 10am - 4:30pm (lunch will be provided).

Deadline for applications is 9AM on Thursday 11th January 2024.

A few words from some ASSIST volunteers

I joined the organization because of my passion and zeal to positively impact the community where I live. Coming to a new country, I knew the difficulties being experienced. This struck a chord in me and I immediately sought the best way to help serve my community.

 I have learned a lot from refugees about the obstacles they've had to overcome ...  

For the past 5 years I have been an ASSIST house visitor. With the Covid 19 pandemic this role has changed

The current void which inhibits asylum-seekers from accessing adequate accommodation...

Volunteering at ASSIST has given me invaluable experience with people who are often misunderstood...

I joined ASSIST in 2010 as a volunteer on the helpdesk and at the night shelter, when I was a refused asylum seeker.