Refugee Support - Young Refugee Project Volunteer (ESOL Teacher Volunteer - Glasgow)

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants? You could help them to draw on their own strengths to cope with crisis and to rebuild their lives.

The British Red Cross is a volunteer led organisation and the UK’s largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Our Young Refugee Project Volunteers work with vulnerable young refugees who are children and young people aged 15 - 25 seeking safety in the UK.

As a Young Refugee Project Volunteer you will be involved in a range of activities helping children and young people integrating into the UK to navigate their local area, develop skills to cope with their situation and to find a way forward.

We are would like you to:

• Be available on a regular weekly basis from the beginning of July to the end of August 2025.
• Be available to volunteer at least once a month from September 2025 onwards.
• Be able to volunteer one or two afternoons a week (Monday to Thursday) from 2pm to 5pm.
• Be able to develop and deliver ESOL lessons and activities to participants with a variety of English levels.
• An ESOL teaching certificate is desirable.
• Experience of ESOL teaching/tutoring will be essential in this role.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo a PVG police check, so you must have the necessary 3 forms of identification.

We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you are (or have been) an asylum seeker or refugee.

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.

We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.

We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk