We have around 30 volunteers who range from students to the retired. We have varied volunteering opportunities, including in small group English classes, casework (this is a longer term commitment), kitchen assistants, reception and art work.
Please contact [email protected] for more details.
Please contact [email protected] for more details.
"I have been volunteering at Friends Without Borders for 7 years and love meeting all the people from around the world who join us every Thursday morning. There are many opportunities for volunteers including, caseworking, helping with the English conversation club, kitchen helper, and gardening (when our new garden is finished).
When I started, I helped in a family area, playing with playdough, colouring etc with the children. A lot of the time now I help with the English club. Some of us are teachers, others, like me, are just English speakers who want to share our language! We work in small groups.
We meet people from a wide range of countries including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Eritrea. Many people have gained a high level of education in their original country but need English language skills in order to get a job and integrate in this country. Some people, often women, have never been to school in their own country, so need basic help with learning the English script.
Along the way I have learnt a lot about the amazing cultures of all the people I meet. Our volunteers often meet each other at social events as well. We signpost people to many other agencies in Portsmouth that help refugees and asylum seekers.
Luckily for me I don't know what it is like to have to flee my home because of conflict or war. But if I did have to become a refugee, I know that there would be groups like ours to help me in whatever country I ended up in. I am so thankful that Friends Without Borders and other groups like it exist in the UK.
Come and join us!"
Jan
When I started, I helped in a family area, playing with playdough, colouring etc with the children. A lot of the time now I help with the English club. Some of us are teachers, others, like me, are just English speakers who want to share our language! We work in small groups.
We meet people from a wide range of countries including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Eritrea. Many people have gained a high level of education in their original country but need English language skills in order to get a job and integrate in this country. Some people, often women, have never been to school in their own country, so need basic help with learning the English script.
Along the way I have learnt a lot about the amazing cultures of all the people I meet. Our volunteers often meet each other at social events as well. We signpost people to many other agencies in Portsmouth that help refugees and asylum seekers.
Luckily for me I don't know what it is like to have to flee my home because of conflict or war. But if I did have to become a refugee, I know that there would be groups like ours to help me in whatever country I ended up in. I am so thankful that Friends Without Borders and other groups like it exist in the UK.
Come and join us!"
Jan
Friends Without Borders, All Saints Centre, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BT, Phone: 07546 502143
Our registered charity number is: 1194005
Our registered charity number is: 1194005
