Volunteering
The fantastic team of volunteers at BRR is fundamental to the work of the organisation. Without the energy and commitment of volunteers we simply could not deliver our services.
At Bristol Refugee Rights our services work holistically to support people seeking asylum to feel safe and welcome, live free of poverty and rebuild their lives in the local community. We work closely with our members (the people we support) to ensure our services are effective, impactful, and meet the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum.
“I feel less stressed after coming to Bristol Refugee Rights. The support I received – whether through emotional support, practical help, or simply having someone to talk to – made a significant difference. Knowing I wasn’t alone helped me feel more grounded and supported.”
Welcome Centre – a bustling community hub supporting people seeking asylum to feel less isolated, improve their wellbeing and manage the everyday impacts of poverty, homelessness and housing insecurity.
Advice Service – prevents and resolves homelessness and destitution, and empowers people seeking asylum to understand and access their rights and navigate complex immigration systems.
Specialist Services – offers additional support for particularly vulnerable people who face multiple disadvantages.
Outreach Service– makes weekly visits to asylum seekers, offering information on the asylum system, casework around asylum support, signposting to wellbeing services, proactive welfare support and cultural awareness workshops.
Member Voice Group – a monthly meeting where our members give feedback, suggest ideas and improvements, inform our priorities, and take part in influencing systems change.
Homelessness and housing – our services work holistically to resolve and prevent homelessness and housing insecurity.
Influencing System Change – we work with our members to tackle the root causes of the problems faced by refugees and people seeking asylum.
Food Justice – we provide culturally appropriate meals alongside advice and support to resolve underlying causes of food insecurity.
If you are an asylum seeker in Bristol you can find out how to access our services here.