Volunteer
Our work wouldn’t be possible without volunteers. From offering advice to running workshops, there are many ways to get involved and make a lasting impact on your community.
Volunteers support in group sessions, fundraising, case work, digital communications, and more. They help us reach more people with our services while strengthening the community at the heart of our work.
Volunteers gain hands-on experience supporting others, coordinating projects, and working in teams. We welcome people of all backgrounds and skill levels. If you’re over 18 and eager to help, we’d love to hear from you. We provide training and support to ensure a fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
“When the women of the group reach out to me because they need to talk about specific issues or emotional topics and find comfort in our chats, I feel deeply honoured and moved to have been considered a friend for that one moment for people who really need it”
Come and volunteer with us!
To apply to volunteer at Praxis please fill out our online form. For safety and security reasons, we vet volunteers in our recruitment process.
Current opportunities:
Administrative Volunteer – Reception
We are recruiting volunteers to support Reception services delivering essential immigration support. The role involves welcoming clients, managing arrivals, answering phones and maintaining the reception area.
Volunteers will also provide signposting, handle post and support administrative tasks. Strong English communication, listening skills and attention to detail are essential.
Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are required. Applicants should understand migrant communities and share Praxis values of solidarity, inclusiveness and respect.
Weekday (9am – 5pm, day and time varies). We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
Welfare Support Volunteer
We are recruiting volunteers to provide Welfare support to group members and Advice clients in crisis.
The role supports people facing homelessness, destitution and hardship beyond immigration advice.
Tasks include signposting, researching services, issuing foodbank vouchers and applying for grants. Volunteers will assist with form filling and liaise with agencies such as the DWP and local authorities. Accurate record keeping and use of spreadsheets and client systems are required. Strong English communication, reliability and creativity are essential. Commitment to migrants communities and Praxis values is required; community languages are a plus.
Weekday (9am – 5pm, day and time varies). We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
Advice Volunteer
We are recruiting volunteers to support advisers delivering immigration services across Praxis projects.
The role involves assisting with casework, research, legal drafting and administrative tasks. Volunteers will work with different advisers and projects each week. Training, supervision and the opportunity to complete IAA (formerly OISC) L1 or 2 are provided. Tasks may include contacting agencies, signposting and supporting client interviews.
Strong English communication, attention to detail and IT skills are essential. Commitment to migrant communities and Praxis values is required; community language is a plus.
Weekday (9am – 5pm, day and time varies). We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
Creche Volunteer
Recruiting volunteers to support our WINGS women’s group. The role enables mothers to fully engage in sessions by providing safe, engaging childcare.
Tasks include setting up play activities, supervising children and packing away. Volunteers may also support with basic administrative tasks.
Training, supervision and an enhanced DBS check are required. Strong communication skills, reliability, creativity and commitment to Praxis values are essential.
Sessions run on Tuesday from 10am-2pm. We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
Workshop Volunteer – Brighter Futures Group
We are recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of weekly creative and discussion based workshops for young people. The role involves assisting young people, facilitators, supporting group activities and helping to plan and run sessions.
Volunteers will also help with administration, setting up events and practical tasks such as travel reimbursements and food service.
Training, induction and ongoing support will be provided, with opportunities to take on more responsibility over time. Applicants should have good communication skills, be reliable and creative and share a commitment to inclusion and social justice.
Sessions run on Wednesday from 6-8.30pm with a workshop running from 6pm and a hot meal served at 8pm. We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
Kitchen Coordinator
Praxis is recruiting volunteers to help prepare and serve food for our support group. Our groups provide a supportive space for individual to build wellbeing, develop positive relationships, and find respite from everyday challenges. The role involves preparing and cooking meals, purchasing ingredients, serving food, and helping with set-up and pack-away.
Volunteers should have good communication skills, be reliable and creative, and share Praxis’ commitment to solidarity, inclusiveness, respect, and justice.
A Food Safety Level 1 certificate is desirable, along with an understanding of the challenges faced by migrant communities.
Brighter Futures (our community group for young people)
Sessions run fortnightly Wednesdays from 6-8.30pm with a workshop running from 6pm and a hot meal served at 8pm.
We are looking for individuals who are reliable and can commit to a session every week for 6 months.
WINGS (our community group for Mothers)
Sessions run on fortnightly Tuesdays from 10am-2pm.
We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a session every week for 6 months.
If you would like to discuss your application or any aspect of volunteering at Praxis further, you can email: volunteer@praxis.org.uk.
“I can’t properly explain how much volunteers contribute to the work I have done at Praxis. There have been many times when volunteers have accompanied very nervous people to appointments with solicitors, social services, housing providers, and more. The volunteer support provided to them was invaluable.”