Volunteering and finding work
Volunteering opportunities
Volunteering can help you gain experience, meet new people, and improve your English skills.
You can read more about ways to get involved in volunteering on the NCVO website or see supporting organisations below.
Work Hounslow
The Council’s Skills and Employment team provides support specifically for refugees and asylum seekers. They help reduce barriers to employment, education, and volunteering by offering:
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Personalised advice and guidance
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Outreach and drop-in sessions
For enquiries, contact Michael, Employment Advisor:
- michael.hubbard@hounslow.gov.uk
- 020 8583 6174
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS)
EHCVS connects local residents with volunteering roles across Ealing and Hounslow. They will help you find a volunteering opportunity that fits your skills, interests, and availability.
To register, please complete their registration form here:
EHCVS Registration Form
For more information email:
volunteering@ehcvs.org.uk or info@ehcvs.org.uk
Refugee Council
Refugee Council offer various employment support programmes for refugees. You can find out more by visiting the Refugee Council website.
Refugee Action
“Pathways to Work” is a project by Refugee Action providing pre-employment support to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants across England. You can self-refer and find out more information about eligibility by visiting the Refugee Action website.
Applying for permission to work
If you are seeking asylum and want to work, you need permission from the Home Office. Right to Remain provides detailed information on how to apply for asylum permission to work, share codes, and how permission to work can affect asylum support provided by the Home Office.
We encourage you to read their up-to-date information here:
