For Organisations
WE can help
If you are an organisation keen to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum as volunteers, please contact us at skillsmatch@wers.org.uk or call 0191 2737482.
We will make contact with you to arrange a call or visit to find out more about you and your volunteer roles. We will also provide information and training on working with asylum seekers and refugees as volunteers and how skillsmatch works.
“I believe that Skillsmatch is such a valuable programme, it feels approachable and easy to manage and is an amazing opportunity for both its users and clients.”
—Skillsmatch Partner Organisation after a successful volunteering placement
What our partners Say
“I wanted to thank you both personally for your brilliant contribution and support to our recent Family Day and ask you to pass on my thanks to all the volunteers from the West End Refugee Service… for helping to make our Family Day such a wonderful success with your energy and support. I’ve never seen our venue so alive with laughter, care and creativity.”
—Sarah Munro, BALTIC Director, following our Baltic Family Days, February 2020
“It has been great to welcome a new, diverse group of people into our team to work alongside our existing volunteer team. It is great that our volunteer team better reflects the diverse community that surrounds us. Bringing together people from different communities and cultures has benefited us all.”
—Sean Clay, Garden Officer, Scotswood Garden