Advocacy Volunteer

Hackney Migrant Centre

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Advice, Information & Support

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

Basic IT skills, good written and spoken English and ability to write clear and accurate notes. A commitment to social justice and supporting the rights of refugees and migrants Patient calm manner and ability to listen empathetically, be non-judgemental Ability to work in a team Some basic knowledge of recent immigration policy and the Hostile Environment and its impact on the rights of migrants and refugees is desirable but not essential. An ability to speak a language other than English is an advantage.

Volunteering at HMC provides an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our visitors and to help build solidarity within our community. We work with a supportive team of volunteers – many themselves migrants and former visitors to HMC. The work provides experience and knowledge in the specific areas of migration, housing, health and welfare policy – and further training on these is available. This experience has helped many of our volunteers to find work within the voluntary sector or to study relevant subject areas.

Volunteers are expected to do at least one session monthly, Wednesdays, 9.00 – 17.00 and to commit to volunteering for at least six months.

Further location details may be provided below.

Becky Moore

St Mary's Centre, Stoke Newington Church Street.

N16 9ES

Bus 73 0r 476 or 393 stopping at top of Albion Road then short walk along Stoke Newington Church Street past the Rose & Crown pub, then St Mary's Church. Take first left into Spensley Walk then approx 50 metres down turn left through gates into church drive to walk up to the centre.

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St Mary's Centre is wheelchair accessible. If volunteers have any other requirements we will provide any necessary support to enable them to undertake this role.