Give your time. Share your skills. Make Calderdale more welcoming.
Becoming a volunteer with Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary is a powerful way to stand in solidarity with people seeking safety — and to be part of real change in our community.
We’re always on the lookout for new people to join our growing team of volunteers!
Interested? Email [email protected] today!
Why volunteer with us?
Whether you have an hour a month or want to take on a bigger role, there’s a place for you.
We’re always looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly and welcoming
- Passionate about inclusion and justice
- Willing to learn about the asylum system and the people it affects
Volunteering with us is flexible, values-led, and always supported.
Our volunteering opportunities:
Join Our Board of Trustees
Help guide our direction, shape our priorities, and keep our work rooted in a culture of welcome.
We’re especially keen to hear from people who:
- Have lived experience of the asylum or immigration system
- Bring skills in charity governance, finance, fundraising, or community organising
- Care about building a borough of sanctuary
🕒 Ongoing role, approx 6 meetings per year + involvement in-between
💬 Induction and individualised support provided
No experience is necessary!
Event Volunteers
Help out at stalls, community events, and Refugee Week celebrations.
Tasks might include:
- Talking to people about our work
- Setting up banners and displays
- Giving out flyers
- Helping people sign up as members
🕒 As needed throughout the year
🙌 Great for friendly, confident communicators – training provided
Comms & Behind-the-Scenes Help
Support us with storytelling, social media, our website or resource creation — remotely or in person.
We sometimes need help with:
- Posting to Instagram/Facebook
- Writing or proofreading blog posts or other content
- Designing new materials
🕒 Flexible, project-based
🌍 Can be done from home
What you’ll gain from volunteering with us
- A warm, welcoming team – we are a real family!
- Experience in charity work, events or governance
- Opportunities to connect with others who care about refugee issues
- The chance to help create real change in Calderdale
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you.
Pop us an email with information about what type of volunteering roles you’re interested in, and we’ll get back to you for an informal chat:
[email protected]