We simply couldn’t manage to do the work we do without the help of our volunteers. Your help, no matter how much or little, is vital to us and to the African and African Caribbean Elders that our work supports.

Our volunteers help in all several ways, from being a friendly face and providing informal befriending at our day centre to helping to fill and label envelopes in our busy admin office. We welcome volunteers of all ages from all backgrounds.

Please take a look at the current projects we require volunteers on via the menu on the left hand side of this page. Alternatively, you may have a skill that you would like to share that we haven’t asked for. Please let us know about the ways that you think you could support us. We welcome all suggestions!

What we offer

We will require two references for all volunteers, ask you to attend an induction on Nubian Life and also complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check, which need be nothing to worry about, so long as you have no recent or relevant convictions.

You may find that you don’t want to make a regular commitment – we also offer chances to get involved on an occasional basis. You may help out at one of our events, or get involved in stewarding summer festivals or join one of our short-term inter-generational projects.

Whatever your interests and however much time you can offer, we would like to hear from you and we will see if we can find something to suit you. To find out more about steward training and futher information about volunteering with Nubian Life please contact: Jazz Browne [link to email address here]

Application Process

The application process includes:

• Completion of the application form. This includes a request for two referees that can be contacted on your behalf.
• Attending an induction on Nubian Life, including a discussion on the Volunteer Code of Practice.
• A CRB check will need to be carried out for the majority of projects, with the exception of the charity shops and the computer training project. Checks will need to be cleared before volunteering can start.
• Induction/training in the volunteer role.

To find out more about the area you are interested in and to receive an application form, click on "Apply". If you would like assistance with completing the application form, please let us know and we will be happy to help. [query email address here and query button]