our work
Central to the skillsmatch project are opportunities for refugees and local people to mix, spend time together, work alongside each other, learn from each other and build connections in their local communities.
Read on to find out about more about some of our recent volunteering opportunities
“I got more knowledge about the community, the people when I’m talking with them”
—Skillsmatch volunteer
Group Volunteering Trips
Haltwhistle Plant Festival team
We have worked on several supported group volunteering trips and events, including
Scotswood Garden
Lanchester Community Orchard
Baltic Family Days
Minsteracres Retreat Centre
Skills match placements
Skillsmatch also supports refugees and people seeking asylum into regular volunteering roles at local organisations.
Since the beginning of the project individuals have volunteered at
· Live Theatre Live Tales
· Newcastle Meditation Centre
· Tyne and Wear Museums
· Scotswood Garden
· St Vincent de Paul
· Fareshare
· Foodcycle
· Ouseburn Farm
· Oxfam
· Recyke y’Bike
· D6
Virtual sessions
During Covid we partnered with Newcastle United Foundation to run virtual sessions, enabling participants to stay connected, socialise and meet new people. Since lockdown ended Newcastle United have run several face-to-face football sessions with our clients.
“I’m very glad to be here today and meet the local community, thank you very much!”
—Skillsmatch volunteer
Raspberry picking at Lanchester Community Orchard
Haltwhistle Plant Festival team
Minsteracres gardening
Baltic ladies
Baltic Family Days
D6 Group Visits