A befriending programme connecting people to alleviate isolation and grow friendship.

Alleviating isolation, building friendships and creating communities of support. So far, we have connected over 200 people for friendship. This supported 10-week program will introduce you to a new friend. You will be in touch via the phone whilst you build your connection and we will be in regular touch through-out.

How to access

Complete the referral form on our website: https://airtable.com/appYGupMlStcNMsjm/shrXNBYAGhWByHotw

Back on Track is a leading specialist provider of community learning and holistic support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage.

This could be managing problematic drug/alcohol use, living a crime-free life, improving mental health and wellbeing, or finding a stable home.

Our learning centre in central Manchester offers a range of support and learning opportunities including employability, functional skills, creative activities, citizenship, life skills, and health & wellbeing.

One to one progression sessions help identify next steps and we have years of experience supporting people with convictions.

How to access:

Come along to welcome session on Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm (OR) call one of our team and make an appointment

Homeless Day Centre

The day centre offers lots of different services including:

• Rough sleepers breakfast

• Support sessions including (drug and alcohol support, mental health and NHS drop-in)

• Volunteering

• Music

• Prayer

• Digital skills

• Clothes and food also available

See full timetable here https://www.barnabus.org/drop-in-timetable

How to access:

Case Workers available at 61 Bloom Street, 9:30am- 12pm

Preferably by pre-booked appointment

Support with accommodation, applying for ID, bank accounts, benefits, foodbank, referrals and more

Call the centre to book a session

Bolton Council website resource which provides information about:

• Volunteering (https://www.bolton.gov.uk/help-finding-work/work-experience-volunteering)

• Work Club (https://www.bolton.gov.uk/help-finding-work/bolton-work-clubs)

• Mentoring

• Courses / training

• Unpaid work experience

• Paid work experience

• Interview skills

Bolton CVS has multiple opportunities to become a volunteer. You can see the full list here https://services.boltoncvs.org.uk/list-of-opportunities

How to access:

You can express your interest as a potential volunteer by completing the volunteering enquiry form via https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/services/volunteering/become-a-volunteer/#volunteer_form

A member of our team will get in touch to discuss in more detail what you are looking for and identify potential opportunities for you.

If you are interested in volunteering you can also contact us by emailing volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk or by calling us on 01204 546060

Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWITC) is a charity that uses football to support and engage people in Bolton. They work with various groups, including children, families, and individuals with disabilities, to promote health and well-being.

BWITC offers a range of programmes, such as sports coaching, educational workshops, and health initiatives. For example, they provide activities like after-school clubs, mental health support sessions, and disability sports events. Their aim is to improve physical fitness, build confidence, and create a sense of community.

Volunteering:

Additionally, BWITC offers volunteering opportunities.

To apply to become a volunteer simply complete the form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/volunteering/

(OR)

Download the application form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/volunteering/#download and return it by email sthomas@bwitc.org.uk or by post to Bolton Wanderers in the Community, University of Bolton Stadium, Burnden Way, Bolton, BL6 6JW.

How to access service:

Contact us today by filling out the form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/about-us/ or alternatively give us a call on 01204 673 790.

The Booth Centre is a charity based in Manchester that supports homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness. They offer a welcoming environment where people can access essential services and activities.

The Centre provides various support, including hot meals, showers, and laundry facilities. They also offer advice on housing, employment, and health. They organise workshops to improve job skills, as well as social activities like art and music sessions, helping people build confidence and connections.

Volunteering:

We are open Monday to Friday during the day, so are looking for volunteers who are able to help during the week.

Please email chris@boothcentre.org.uk for more information and to get started

How to access:

Contact Harris on 0161 835 2499 / harris@boothcentre.org.uk

The Bury Voluntary Community Faith Alliance (VCFA) supports volunteering in the Bury area. They connect people who want to volunteer with local organisations that need help.

You can view opportunities on their website volunteering page under "Role Search" or you can sign up to get notifications and apply to roles using the "I Want To Volunteer".

How to access

Visit the volunteer page on the Bury VCFA website to view roles and apply or contact the volunteering team on volunteering@buryvcfa.org.uk / 0161 518 5550.

Cheetham Advice Centre is a local charity that provides free, confidential advice and support to residents in Cheetham, Crumpsall and across Manchester. Their aim is to help individuals navigate various challenges, including financial difficulties, housing issues, and welfare benefits.

Services include:

We provide advice on a wide range of subjects including-

• Welfare Benefits

• Money & Debt

• Housing/Homelessness

• Consumer and employment problems

• Getting into work

• Access to adult learning, training and volunteering

• Immigration/Nationality issues (we are registered with IAA to provide Level 1 advice)

• Access to Education, Health and other statutory services

• Information about other local services and opportunities

Volunteering:

We regularly recruit and train local people as volunteers, enabling them to undertake a range of roles e.g. to give advice, provide interpreting or carry out administration work.

How to access:

Please call or email us for more information

If you would like to volunteer, please contact our Advice and Volunteer Manager via email: admin@cheethamadvice.org.uk

We provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to help you find a way forward with your problems.

Whoever you are, whatever the problem. We’re here to help.

Services include:

• Housing advice
• Debt advice
• Pension Wise
• Reporting a hate crime

How to access:

We offer advice on a wide range of subjects. Get in touch with us in a way that works for you. Call our advice line, chat with an advisor on line or visit one of our community hubs which are available across Manchester (listed here: https://www.citizensadvicemanchester.org.uk/face-to-face)

The Out of Hours Advice Service allows you to contact us by Telephone, SMS, and Facebook Messenger between 7pm and 10pm 7 days a week- call us at 01618505053

The UK volunteering database, Do-it.life makes it easy for anyone to volunteer in their community. Do-it.life lists over 1 million volunteering opportunities that are posted by volunteer centres, national/local charities and voluntary groups.

How to access:

Charity organisations are required to create accounts on the website with enough information about charity events, their locations, time, and the type of help needed.

Volunteers are asked to create an account and enter their location and area of volunteering preferences via: https://app.doit.life/sign-up

Then volunteers are provided with matching events created by charity organisations based on the location. A volunteer can then select and apply to any of the events recommended to them.

For more information, fill in the form via: https://www.doit.life/contact

(OR)

Get in touch with us directly at hello@doit.life, and a member of the team will be happy to help you.

Our main Festival, which is held annually throughout June to coincide with Refugee Week, delivers a programme of 20+ events organised in collaboration with refugee communities, residents, refugee support agencies and local organisations. The flagship event Celebrating Sanctuary takes place in Queen Square each year. For further information on how to get involved, please get in touch.

This service is open to anyone new to the area but primarily focuses on supporting refugees and people seeking sanctuary. We will have interpreters, and support, with free refreshments, and visits from support services when we can.

Every Thursday. Are you new to the borough of Rochdale? Are you aged 18 or over, and want to make new friends or learn new skills?

Come and join us for a fun gathering Heywood Library, where you can meet new friends and connect with other people from the local community. This group is all about building strong bonds and creating lasting memories.

Who is this event suitable for? For adults and families with children aged 4 and over. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

How to access:

Drop-in

This service is open to anyone new to the area but primarily focuses on supporting refugees and people seeking sanctuary. We will have interpreters, and support, with free refreshments, and visits from support services when we can. For people and organisations to share their skills, and chat to each other in a safe and inclusive environment. If you know of anyone who would like to come along, there is no charge, just let them know.

Wayfinder is a new relational homelessness project being delivered by Greater Together Manchester. It will work to provide client led support to individuals who have experienced homelessness, temporary or insecure accommodation.

The Programme offers support to people moving away from homelessness, temporary or insecure accommodation. Each individual is supported by their own volunteer, who will work with them on their individual goals, helping them to make positive changes, navigate their local community and establish a stable home.

The Wayfinder Programme is now recruiting volunteers. Do you have the skills knowledge and life experience to support someone to make positive changes and find their place in their local community? Sign up to volunteer today and help us break the cycle of homelessness together. 

How to access:

To volunteer, please complete this form: https://www.greatertogethermanchester.org/volunteer-with-wayfinder

To make a referral to Wayfinder, please complete this referral form: https://www.greatertogethermanchester.org/refer-to-wayfinder

Inspiring Communities Together is a charity that focuses on improving the lives of people in communities. They work with individuals, families, and local groups to support social change and community development and offer volunteering opportunities in the community. The charity collaborates with schools, local councils, and other organisations to identify those who may need help.

Services include:

• Stay and Play Sessions: Held on a Monday morning (Term Time only) between 9.30 – 10.30am. Free for families with pre-school children and babies to attend. There is no need to book, just come along and join in.

• Neighbourhoods Program: Grow to Learn, Green and Grow, Learning for Work, Learning for Life

To view all ongoing activities, please see here: https://inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk/activities/

How to access:

Sign up for volunteering positions or become a member using the forms on the 'get involved' section of the website: https://inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk/get-involved/#volunteering-opportunities

If you are working towards finding a job that’s right for you why not try Volition. Volition is a friendly and informal 10 week programme that combines volunteering with job search skills. We’re based right in the heart of Manchester and Salford, and you choose which location is best for you.

Services include:

• Volunteering:

We have opportunities available with our bee hives at the Cathedrals, gardening, welcoming, reception, facilities, admin, events, care-taking, social media and hospitality support. 

• Employment Support:

We can help with employment searches, applications and updating CVs. We can provide a reference after your fifth week with us.

How to access:

You can get in touch yourself or ask your work coach or a trusted friend to do it for you. We have lots of start dates throughout the year. We are not a mandatory service and engaging with us won’t affect any benefits you receive.

Manchester Volunteer Inspire Programme (MCRVIP) can help you find volunteering opportunities to suit your skills and interests.

Anyone can take part, you don't need any qualifications to begin volunteering. If you do have any qualifications or experience already, or if you have an up-to-date DBS, please let us know when you register.

Some specialised volunteering opportunities require some qualifications or experience and you can search for those that suit you best

How to access:

Getting involved couldn't be simpler; you can create your very own volunteer profile and once registered you get access to a wide range of exciting opportunities.

Register via: https://mcrvip.com/index?newRegistration=true

Search for Opportunities via: https://mcrvip.com/index-classic

Manchester City of Sanctuary's vision is for every person seeking sanctuary to feel part of a supportive community that understands and welcomes them. Their mission is to make Manchester a welcoming place for refugees and asylum seekers.

They offer:

• face to face social sessions
• volunteering opportunities
• signposting to other orgs for support
• connection with local people and wider community
• accreditation for local orgs demonstrating work towards welcoming and removing barriers to sanctuary seekers

How to access:

Will accept self-referrals. If you’d like to receive updates about when we meet, our conversation clubs and activities you can get involved in, please sign up to our newsletter mailing list.

It’s very easy to do! Simply fill in your email and name details on this form: https://manchester.cityofsanctuary.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Volunteers play a vitally important role across all hospital sites at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). They help to support our patients and visitors, day in and day out at our reception areas and within wards and departments.

Who can apply?

We encourage anyone aged 16 onwards to join our volunteering community at MFT, which covers:

• Oxford Road Campus (ORC) – Manchester Royal Infirmary, St. Mary’s Hospital, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and University Dental Hospital of Manchester

• Wythenshawe Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Altrincham Hospital (WTWA)

• North Manchester General Hospital.

How do I apply?

Please apply to the site you would like to volunteer at-

Oxford Road Campus:

Contact via services@mft.nhs.uk or 0161 276 5190

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=e6681261-11e1-439a-bfde-0069f9affc42&ApplicationFormNumber=2

Wythenshawe/Trafford/Withington/Altrincham:

Contact via Volunteeringcentre@mft.nhs.uk or 0161 291 2939

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=c063d473-026f-4c8c-83b9-5c352c388869&ApplicationFormNumber=2

North Manchester General Hospital:

Contact via nmgh@mft.nhs.uk or 0161 604 5892

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=373ef84b-0f76-4dd6-b9f8-ba67492b4fab&ApplicationFormNumber=2

We provide information, support and training to Manchester residents who want to volunteer and to organisations that work with or involve volunteers.

View current volunteer opportunities and apply for them via: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/volunteer-centre-manchester/view-opportunities

You can tailor the search to your tastes to find the perfect role for you. Filter by your areas of interest, location, and times available. There is no way you won't find something you love!

Volunteer Drop-in:

We have a new drop-in set up, free for anyone looking to volunteer. Come by to have tea, biscuits and a chat with members of the volunteer centre team and learn about volunteering. We want to learn about you to find out what kind of volunteering would be best. The team will then sign you up on the spot to volunteering we think will suit you.

If you need extra support into volunteering, we are more than happy to help. You are also welcome to return over multiple weeks so we can continually support you with your applications until you have settled into your perfect volunteer role! 

The drop-ins take place: 

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

10am - 3pm 

Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, M2 5PD

NOTE: It is not necessary to book a slot, but if you would like to let us know you are coming, or to have a reminder in your calendar so you don't forget to come, you can book via: https://calendly.com/volunteercentremanchester-info/volunteer-centre-manchester-drop-in-clone?month=2024-12

Moveable Feast caters for various occasion, such as such as conferences, AGMs, team meetings, weddings, or any other special event. Moveable feast works with amazing people who have been made destitute by the UK's asylum system. Our chefs are asylum seekers who come from all around the world. All profit we make goes into providing vital assistance to asylum seekers through our other services. Moveable Feast offers BHN members and refugees to connect with UK citizens, improve skills for integration and employment, and feel less lonely and become a part of the community.

Get Oldham Working is a Council service that aims to help people find work and training opportunities.

Services include:

• Help if you are long-term unemployed or have limited recent work experience.

• Personal learning mentors to assist you with improving your job prospects

• Help with writing CVs and making job applications

• Help with getting a better job that makes the most of your skills

• Information about local jobs and training opportunities, including jobs fairs and other recruitment events

• A register you can join if you are seeking work.

How to access:

Complete the registration form on our website: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/forms/form/325/en/get_oldham_working_registration_form

Action Together CIO is the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside.

We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector. 

Membership of Action Together is free and open to any VCFSE organisation in Oldham, Rochdale, or Tameside.

Whether you’re a newly formed or a long established voluntary, community or faith group or social enterprise sector in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside, you’re invited to formally join Action Together CIO.

How to access:

Search for volunteering opportunities via: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteering

Register to volunteer here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteer

Rainbow Haven have a variety of activities including:

• ESOL
• Digital skills

• Well-being activities
• Mother and baby groups
• Gardening
• Volunteering opportunities
• Refugee and mentors led work and skills club

How to access:

To learn more about our classes and clubs, please email info@rainbowhaven.org.uk and we’ll get you signed up.

Central resource and information website for job seekers in Rochdale.

Services Include:

• Volunteering
• Job search and application support
• Courses / training
• Unpaid work experience
• Paid work experience
• Website resource
• Interview skills

To Access:

To find out more information please email or call

Age UK Salford offers direct support and services to improve the opportunities, health and wellbeing of older people and carers.

Volunteering:

Age UK Salford relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community.

To request a Volunteer Application Pack, please complete your details on the request form and we will be in touch: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/salford/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-with-us/

Services include:

• Information and Advice: Offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.

• IT Drop-in: IT Support for beginners to the advanced. Advice about sending emails, booking appointments and other online services.

• Age Well in the Community: Enables Salford residents 60 plus to become better connected to people and places in their neighbourhood. The Team are running Coffee & Company hubs to enable Salford residents to meet others and access information to help them stay connected and age well.

For more information about the groups. Contact: Francesca Restelli on 07510 769366 or email at: francescarestelli@ageuksalford.org.uk

• Critchley Community Hub: You can enjoy a variety of group-based learning activities. If you would like to call ahead before attending. Contact the centre on: 0161 359 3410.

How to access:

For more information please check our website

To get in touch, please call us or complete this contact form and we will contact you back: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/salford/about-us/contact-us/

We’re a charity providing opportunities for young people and adults to create better futures.

Our doors are open to anyone who wishes to contribute to or use the service. Whatever your issue or situation, we welcome you and want you to feel at home.

We offer a range of services including:

Targeted Adult Support Services – Intensive support to adults with complex needs facing substantial barriers to their full participation in society due to issues such as social isolation, worklessness, poverty, debt, mental health and offending.

Women’s & Survivor’s Services – Trauma-informed, holistic services with specialist interventions and peer support which empowers women experiencing complex and multiple challenges to progress and change. Key groups include female offenders and victims/survivors of domestic abuse.

Youth Aspirations & Opportunity – Social action and workshops that raise aspirations and promote social mobility for disadvantaged young people aged 8-25 including personal, social, employability and life skills

Targeted Youth Support Services – Early intervention and prevention with intensive support for vulnerable young people aged 8+ with emotional, social, behavioural needs and their families. Experiencing significant challenges and risks including: exclusion, violence, abuse, exploitation and family conflict.

How to access:

Call, email, web-form or service referral https://www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/contact/

Volunteer Centre Salford offers support for Salford residents, organisations, and groups whose services are for the benefit of the people of Salford. 

We work with voluntary, community, social enterprise, public and private organisations. We are happy to advertise volunteering opportunities from organisations outside Salford, that Salford residents would like to engage in.

To Access:

Get in touch - please book an appointment via volunteer@salfordcvs.co.uk or call 0161 787 7795

We generally have several ESOL courses and conversation groups running at St John’s at various levels, in association with the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA). Please note that these courses are only open to people who are not working.

We also have our open access, volunteer-led groups, which are free and open to anyone at any level. ESOL Group and Discover Manchester.

We are always looking for volunteers to help in our ESOL groups – if you can speak and read English well and would like to help, please contact Claire Trivino at claire@stjohnscentre.org or call.

To Access:

If you or someone you know needs to improve their English, your first step should be to talk to the Trafford ESOL Service for an assessment, and information about ESOL classes in Trafford Borough.

They hold a drop-in session at St John’s Centre from 1-3pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month if you would like to talk to someone in person – no appointment needed, you can just drop-in.

Steph will access your level, discuss your learning needs, and help you to choose the right course to achieve your goals.

Stockport City of Sanctuary is a grass-roots movement focused on making Stockport a welcoming and safe place for refugees and sanctuary seekers. We are part of the City of Sanctuary UK movement, which spans across communities in the UK.

We believe in the power of community and that sanctuary seekers should be welcomed, supported, and celebrated as valued members of society.

What we do:

Our efforts are driven by six core objectives-

1) Welcoming Sanctuary Seekers

We work with local communities, businesses, and faith groups to create a network of support for sanctuary seekers.

2) Sanctuary Awards Program

We support organisations that demonstrate exemplary commitment to inclusion and hospitality by awarding them the Sanctuary Award.

3) Advocacy

We engage with the Stockport City Council and other stakeholders to secure formal recognition of Stockport as a City of Sanctuary.

4) Community Events

We host workshops, cultural celebrations, and public forums that foster understanding and solidarity.

5) Raising Awareness

We use various media to highlight the challenges refugees and sanctuary seekers face, while also celebrating their contributions to society.

6) Building Capacity

We strengthen local groups and volunteers, enabling them to provide meaningful assistance to sanctuary seekers.

How to access:

We invite everyone—individuals, organisations, and institutions—to join our mission. Together, we can make Stockport a beacon of hope, compassion, and inclusion.

For more information please check our website or email us at info@stockport.cityofsanctuary.org

The Stockport Volunteer Hub connects local people with volunteering opportunities in the Stockport area. They aim to support community organisations and help individuals make a positive impact through volunteering.

The Hub works with various groups, including charities, schools, and community projects. They provide information about different volunteering roles available, allowing people to find opportunities that match their interests and skills. For example, volunteers can assist in food banks, help with community events, or support vulnerable individuals.

The Stockport Volunteer Hub helps organisations by offering advice on how to recruit and manage volunteers effectively. They may provide training sessions or resources to ensure that both volunteers and organisations benefit from the experience.

Overall, the Stockport Volunteer Hub fosters community spirit by encouraging people to get involved and contribute to local causes, helping to create a stronger and more connected community.

To Access:

Referrals to the Volunteer Hub can come from anyone interested in volunteering, including residents, community groups, and organisations seeking volunteers. The hub offers guidance on how to get started, including training and support for new volunteers.

Please email or complete this online form: https://www.stockportvolunteerhub.org.uk/contact-us/

Links to various services and advice available to Tameside residents and in Tameside libraries.

• Volunteering
• Self employment/business support
• Courses / training
• Work Club
• Job search and application support
• Mentoring
• Unpaid work experience
• Paid work experience
• Website resource
• Interview skills

Part of Inspire Middleton providing community based help and support to local people.

Services include:

• Volunteering

• Work Club

• Job search and application support

• Mentoring

• Website resource

• Interview skills

To access:

To find out more information and to access services, please drop in, call or email.

Volunteering opportunities in Trafford and across Greater Manchester.

For more information about specific opportunities please use the search engine on the website. This will provide you with a list of roles, the relevant contact information and an overview of the role requirements.

We help to increase people’s employability prospects through our job club, training courses and Volunteering opportunities. Our volunteering programme increases people’s ability to participate in the wider community.

We help people get back into employment through CV writing, job search support, training, skills development, apprenticeships, and IT skills

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities at our centre, including administration, retail, catering, warehousing, fundraising, building and grounds maintenance.

Our Digital Skills and Employability register - which users must complete before proceeding with their activities instantly generate a report allowing us to capture detailed insight into our services users - which in turn allows us to further tailor our services to their needs. 

The system changes are important in setting the groundwork as we launch our formal Employability and Skills offer which will include our new apprenticeships scheme.  

How to access:

Monday to Friday by appointment only. To make an appointment please phone us or come and drop-in to visit.

We aim for half of our volunteer team to be BRR members, asylum seekers and refugees who use our services. We offer tailored training and support to member volunteers including support into employment. Speak to any member of staff at the drop in or get in touch by email.

At Aid Box Community we have a range of well-supported volunteering opportunities that help us support our services. Volunteering opportunities include a weekly shift in our Free Shop, helping at our groups, becoming a connection friend, and supporting fundraising opportunities and events. 

Bristol Refugee Festival has a range of well-supported volunteering opportunities that help us with our events and activities. These include event crew, evaluation, comms & social media.

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We also have an Ambassador programme specifically for those with lived experience of the asylum process or forced migration, to support our work and gain further skills.

Our Ambassadors provide a voice for their community, actively take part in our events and workshops and advise on our programming. We are keen for them to offer their skills and knowledge, but we also offer them training and development to gain further skills in areas such as event planning, evaluation practices, media communications, public speaking.

Our work relies on our volunteers!

We love their commitment, expertise and energy to welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds including professionals, retired people, students, refugees and asylum seekers.

We have volunteering opportunities for mentoring, english classes, marketing and fundraising as well as roles at our welcome centre.

How to access

Complete the form on our website.

Get Volunteering is a national directory which helps users to find volunteering opportunities. You can chose a search based on your skills, your location or area of interest.

How to access:

You can 'register your interest' in an opportunity, which will redirect you to the Community Support Action Volunteer (CVS) website to express your interest to the relevant organisation.

Our Welcome Centre is at the beating heart of BHN - a welcoming, intercultural space, where those with insecure immigration status and lived experience of being a refugee and/or asylum seeker can come and be part of a supportive, safe and cohesive community. The Welcome Centre is built around a delicious hot lunch, but also offers breakfast, teas and coffees, creative activities (games, art, music, sewing), English classes and even a barbershop! We deliver additional services in partnership with Herbalists without Borders, Ashley Community Housing, SARI and the mental health charity MIND. Our Advice Team (which offers case support work and advocacy) also meets with accommodated members at the Welcome Centre.

Our drop-in Welcome Centre offers a safe place for refugees and asylum seekers to meet and provides weekly community meals, signposting support and more.

Mondays 10-12: Register as a member, get advice, signposting support, tea and coffee available.

Social Space every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm: We have board games, art, laptops and a football table available to our members. A hot halal meal is served at 1pm. Our doors close at 2pm.

How to access

Drop in.

At Wigan Council we support volunteers to contribute to the work we do as well as help community organisations to recruit volunteers across the borough.

You'll find a range of volunteering opportunities on the Wigan Borough Volunteering Hub, where you can:

• Register and apply for volunteer roles

• Submit and advertise a volunteer opportunity if you're a community group

Our Asylum Resettlement Team provides support to local Asylum Seekers and new Refugees.

The team offers daily support to vulnerable families, assisting with a wide range of needs, including but not limited to:

• School Registrations

• Medical appointment support

• GP Registration 

• Utilities 

• Volunteering

• Advice and Guidance

The team are constantly there to support Asylum Seekers and new Refugees with their day to day needs. The team work effortlessly in improving and adapting surges of newcomers to the Wirral, providing food and essentials.

How to access:

For more information about our services or to speak to the team please use the contact form: https://wirralchange.org.uk/blog/service/welcome-to-wirral/

Not got email? Phone us