Volunteer with us
Young Roots’ volunteers are key to so much of our work and activities.
Joining us in Croydon and Brent, you are part of busy teams working on exciting projects. From the delivery of English mentoring, or day trips to the zoo, to getting involved in our Fundraising efforts, and assisting our caseworkers, there are so many ways you can contribute to young people’s well-being.
Thank you for dedicating your time and skills to our mission.
We do not currently have any volunteer roles open at this point in time. For any further assistance please contact london@youngroots.org.uk.
“I volunteer with Young Roots to let young asylum seekers and refugees know they are welcome in this country. When the pandemic forced the Youth Club to halt in-person activities, Young Roots adapted quickly to provide support and social events online, including weekly mentoring sessions.
In these sessions, I am partnered with a young person for 10 weeks and we practice English language skills.
I have been so impressed by the commitment of the young people to learn and their continued positivity has helped me stay optimistic and hopeful for the future, too.”
— Catriona, Croydon Advice and support hub Volunteer
“I first joined Young Roots as an intern in 2015 when I was doing my Master’s degree in International Cooperation, and became Croydon’s Project Coordinator in 2018 to 2021.
Young Roots provides safe spaces where young people can share their ideas and what matters to them. All these years I learnt a lot from the experience, unique needs and struggles of the young refugees I worked with.
Now, as a volunteer part of the Fundraising team,I am enjoying learning new skills and utilising these knowledge and skills to raise vital funds and continue running Young Root’s brilliant services for the young refugees who need them.”
— Charlene, Fundraising Volunteer