Sutton Volunteer Host - Refugees at Home

"There are so few times you can do something practical to help. Hosting refugees felt like a practical thing to do." Sarah, R@H Host. Have a spare room in your home? Interested in hosting refugees?

About the Organisation

Refugees at Home is a UK wide charity which connects people with a spare room to refugees and people seeking asylum in need of somewhere to stay. We don’t think people who come to the UK for sanctuary should end up on the streets. Our vision is for every refugee and every person seeking asylum to have a safe place to stay.

What you will be doing

"Once we took the step to open our home, it became the most natural thing in the world.” Rachel, R@H Host.

We recruit and support volunteer hosts who are willing to offer a temporary home and a helping hand. We carefully assess each guest and host, match according to preferences, advise on hosting arrangements and preparations, and provide ongoing support to hosts throughout the placement. Each placement is different, and the length of hosting can vary from a few nights to several months and anything in between. Hosts decide how long they would like to host for. Hosting is entirely voluntary, provided by amazing volunteer hosts.

We are looking for ​hosts with a spare room, or even a sofa bed, in Sutton that are well connected and have good public transport systems. This enables our guests to travel to college, school, support groups or jobs, and retain their independence.

What's in it for you?

  • It is a practical way of helping a refugee or person seeking asylum and supporting them on their journey to more secure accommodation.
  • By opening their homes and welcoming guests from all nationalities, our amazing hosts are spreading hope and solidarity with refugees across the UK.
  • Opportunity to be on a national network of hosts, ready to help when needed.

"Thinking back I would like to thank Refugees at Home for helping me to get safe accommodation with a lovely family in 2016. Imagine if I said I am homeless and cold when my mum called back then. Instead I was safe and warm and surrounded with love and laughter with my hosts." Former R@H Guest

What skills will you need?

Activities
General & Helping
 
Skills & Attributes
Helpful & Caring
 
Skills Description
All guests, hosts and households are different and there is no magic ingredient to a successful placement. In our experience, empathy, courtesy, common sense and good communication go a long way to making sure that guests and hosts get the most benefit from a placement.
 

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

Hosting can vary from a few nights to several months and anything in between. Hosts decide how long they are willing to host for.

 

Role Address

At the volunteer host's home

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

By completing this form you agree for us to pass on your contact details to the organisation.

 

 

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