ROMA SUPPORT GROUP
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Volunteering

Volunteering at RSG

The Roma Support Group has been able to achieve much more than its resources would allow thanks to the hard work of our volunteers. We would like to thank all present and past volunteers who have contributed greatly to our work.​
Volunteering with the Roma Support Group is a great chance for you to get work experience, references and in-house and other training opportunities, as well as meeting new friends and gain an insight into Roma culture.

The RSG has developed a volunteer training programme for each service area and implements a Volunteer Policy in line with good practice guidelines.

Current vacancies

​ We currently have a number of vacancies. Details follow below.
Aspiration Project Volunteer
If you would like to work with children, why not gain some hands-on experience while making a positive difference to young Roma people? During these difficult times while schools are closed, it is extremely important that young people stay in education, do their homework and have fun.

Are you good at maths, literacy or maybe science? Is art your forte?

The Aspiration Project is looking for volunteers, who could support online learning of Roma children and young people.
For more info please get in touch with Szymon: szymon@romasupportgroup.org.uk.

(This information was updated on 6/4/20)
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FINANCIAL INCLUSION Project ADVICE Volunteer
Roma Support Group’s advice service helps Roma people by providing advice and advocacy on issues such as benefits, debt and housing.
We need volunteers to help us do this work. Our volunteers play an important role helping with things like giving advice, translating appointments and materials, and carrying out administrative tasks.
If you have strong communication skills and enjoy problem solving, join us and use your skills to make a difference!
We are particularly interested to hear from people who are confident communicating in English and an Eastern European language such as Polish, Romanian, Slovakian, Hungarian or Czech. As a Roma organisation, we are always pleased to welcome Roma volunteers.
You will be provided with full training and ongoing support.
If you are interested in helping us and want to find out more, please email advice@romasupportgroup.org.uk.

(This information was updated on 29/6/20)
Mental Health Advocacy Project Volunteer
This volunteer will help to improve access to mental health services and understanding of mental health issues amongst Roma community members. As a volunteer, you would assist in delivering one-to-one advocacy sessions and peer support group meetings. The project is particularly in need of interpreting support, and speakers of Polish, Slovak, Romanian and Romanes are particularly encouraged to apply.If interested, please email sarah@romasupportgroup.org.uk. – Further details (Word document): Volunteer Application – Mental Health Project​​
Research / Marketing
We are looking for a volunteer who would be able to commit for minimum of three months. If you think you might be able to help us with the following tasks, we would like to hear from you: research, promotion and marketing of our training programmes; editing of publicity materials; designing on-line publicity materials; research on relevant EU policy developments, recent research and publications regarding Roma. We will provide support and guidance and cover travel costs within greater London area. Some of the above tasks may be done from home. If interested, please email rsep@romasupportgroup.org.uk.
Policy and Information Volunteer
This volunteer will help us to ensure that the RSG policy positions are effectively communicated to government, LAs, European Commission, the media and other key stakeholders. – Volunteer Application – Policy & Information​.
See the following documents to apply for one of these posts and for more detailed information.
Volunteer Information Pack (pdf)
Volunteer Application Form (pdf)
Volunteer Application Form (Word doc)

Other areas to get involved

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​We are a small but expanding organisation, whose range of activities relies upon the input of individual volunteers. In general we need volunteers who could help with:
  • general and health advice & advocacy
  • art activities for children and young people
  • sport activities for children and young people
  • education and mentoring for children and young people
  • administration support
  • research and policy work
  • website, social media and IT support
  • help with fundraising

ARSP Volunteers

Roma Support Group started partnership with Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP) in 2005 which comprises of annual volunteer placement. The volunteer placement is partially funded by the European Voluntary Service.
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Trustees
    • Staff
    • Our Funders
    • News & Events
    • History
  • Projects
    • Advice & Advocacy >
      • Advice & Advocacy Project
      • Roma Community Advocacy Project
      • Elder Roma Engagement Project (2011-14)
      • Young Roma Advocacy Project (2010-13)
    • Art & Culture >
      • Roma Bridging Sounds Orchestra
      • Instrumental music classes in East London >
        • Stage performances by participants in our instrumental classes
        • Dance classes
        • Exhibitions
        • Romani Rad
        • Promoting Roma musicians and artists
        • Visual arts workshops
        • Forum Theatre Project
    • Aspiration Project >
      • Roma Aspiration Project >
        • Education Support Projects
        • Young Roma enjoy orienteering in Lee Valley Regional Park
        • Roma children visit Parliament
        • Building bridges and breaking barriers
        • Kids’ Cookery School
    • Financial Inclusion Project
    • Health Projects >
      • Mental Health Project
    • Ketane - Together: Roma Shaping Futures
    • Policy and Campaigning
    • Roma and Brexit
    • Roma News Project
    • 'Roma Stories': Roma Oral History Project
    • Roma Support and Engagement Programme >
      • Roma Support Group Expertise
      • Specialist Support for Research and Consultation
      • Training for Professionals and the Community
      • Intervention Service for Professionals Working with Roma Families and Individuals in Crisis
    • Sport Inclusion
  • Resources
    • Newsletters
    • Our Publications
    • Annual Reports
    • Our Research
    • Resources for the Roma Community
    • Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month >
      • Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month 2020
    • Robert Dawson Collection
    • Other Resources
  • Training
    • Customised Training for Organisations
    • Public Training for Professionals >
      • Training: Roma cultural awareness
      • Training: Positive interventions for Roma in health context
      • Training: Positive interventions for Roma in education context
      • Training: Working with Roma in safeguarding context
      • Training: Working with Roma through interpreters
    • Roma Culture Workshops for Schools
  • Vacancies
    • Jobs
    • Volunteering
  • Membership
  • Contact