Through King's Sanctuary Programme, King’s College London has harnessed its expertise in education and remote learning, world-class research and existing partnerships to initiate and lead on projects that create positive opportunities for forcibly displaced people.  

We know that this is a cause that resonates with many people across the university. If you’re looking for ways to support and give your time to those affected by conflict and displacement, here are 6 community organisations you can volunteer with.  

You can find all our community organisations listed on King’s Volunteering online.  

1. Indoamerican Refugee & Migrant Organisation (IRMO) 

IRMO support the development, agency, and participation of all Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers, by responding to both immediate needs and structural inequalities. Watch their YouTube video: I volunteer because… 

Here are some ways you can support their cause:  

• Volunteer as an Assistant ESOL Teacher – supporting recently arrived children and young people.  

• Become a Children E-Mentor empowering recently arrived Latin American children, by helping them learn English.  
• Mentor with the Latin American Youth Forum (LAYF) helping young people feel safe and supported, whilst finding their feet in the UK.  

2. Doctors of the World  

Based in Stratford (East London), Doctors of the World run a clinic, adviceline, outreach services and advocacy programme to provide medical care, information and practical support to excluded people in UK – including destitute migrants, sex workers and people with no fixed address.  

• Volunteer as a Clinic Support Worker, supporting and advocating for people top access healthcare services 
• Give your time as a Caseworker (remote), providing much needed practical support to help people navigate the healthcare system 
• Able to commit to 25 days over 5,6,or 8 weeks? Volunteer as a student placement volunteer

    3. Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) 

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers are on a mission to provide practical, educational, and social help. By creating supportive relationships, networks, and well-informed services they enable and empower people with a refugee background, to access what they need to increase their wellbeing and safety.   

You can support their cause as a: 

• Youth Club volunteer at the centre on Wednesday from 6.30-9.00pm, helping young people to feel welcomed, celebrating their achievements and supporting them in achieving their full potential.  

    4. Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) 

Bail for Immigration Detainees are on a mission to end immigration detention in the UK; by providing legal advice, information and representation alongside research, policy advocacy and strategic litigation. 

Here are some ways you can support their cause:  

• Help BID end detention, whilst gaining hands-on practical experience as a volunteer caseworker.  
• Challenge immigration detention, and give your time, energy and skills towards their campaigns. 

    5. Salusbury World Refugee Centre 

Salusbury World’s Refugee Centre are uniquely placed in a local school in Brent. Working with local families and children, the team provide practical assistance to help families navigate the English school system and empowering them to advocate for their children’s education.  

You can support their cause as a: 

• Homework Club Volunteer, helping primary school children with their homework – providing support and encouragement to a small group of children with poor spoken and written English.  

     6. Migrateful 

Migrateful offers cookery classes, that are led by refugee and migrant chefs on their journey to integration. Working to shift negative attitude about migration and shedding light on issues related to their rights and wellbeing. 

Here is how you can support their cause: 

• Support the smooth running of migrant-led cookery classes. Sign up for a six-week volunteering cycle and help migrants share their traditional cuisine and culture.   

There you have it! To learn more about the ways in which you can give back to causes that are important to you, sign up to King’s Volunteering to discover, connect and make a difference.