SUPPORT TO ASYLUM SEEKERS and REFUGEES
our door is open to all
(English and French are our working languages)
Notre Dame Refugee Centre
is an independent charity
in the heart of London’s West End.
Our door is open to all asylum seekers and refugees and we particularly specialise in support for French-speaking visitors.
Volunteer Vacancies
Cafe Volunteer
We are looking for someone to help out with general duties in our cafe, such as serving food, registering new visitors, and maintaining a warm and welcoming space. The cafe is the heart of our organisation, so working here is incredibly rewarding - you will gain frontline experience working directly with service users and will make a tangible difference in their day-to-day lives.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter to Saskia (Volcoordinator@notredamerc.org.uk).
Volunteer French Translator
We are looking for someone to help translate documents which will be used as evidence in family reunion cases. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and French, and will have experience of translation work in the past. The workload varies depending on demand, but is generally between 10 to 20 hours per month, and it can be completed onsite or from home. Family reunion casework forms a central and highly important part of NDRC's advice services, but many of our clients are unable to afford translation services. As such, this volunteer role offers you the chance to make a crucial impact on their lives.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter to Saskia (Volcoordinator@notredamerc.org.uk).
Volunteer Cook
We are looking for someone to help with preparing and cooking lunch for our cafe visitors on Mondays. The hours are between 9am and 2pm. Cooking lunch for the NDRC involves preparing a meat dish, a vegetarian dish, and rice for up to 100 people within a limited budget. Flexibility and a certain amount of creativity are useful traits. Whilst donations of meat and pasta are received, a small amount of shopping is necessary. Additionally, working with the administrator to order and maintain a cupboard of basic food items is important. This requires a person who can plan ahead with an eye to budget. You will be assisted by another volunteer, so will not be undertaking this task alone. Our lunch service sits at the heart of the centre, making this an exceptionally rewarding role.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter to Saskia (Volcoordinator@notredamerc.org.uk).
Our staff and volunteers
welcome visitors for :
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Advice on immigration, housing, benefits and employment
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Immigration telephone advice line
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Health and counselling services
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English classes and one to one tuition, IT support, creative workshops
We run a Drop-In Café twice a week offering a warm welcome, a meal, and clothes.
We run a Drop-In Service on
Mondays and Thursdays.
Doors open at 08:30am
Advisers see clients on a strictly first come first served basis.
We do our best to see all those seeking advice on the same day. To be sure of an appointment it’s highly recommended to reach the Centre as early as possible and preferably by 8am. Please bring along any relevant documents.
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, follow up advice is available by prior appointment with advice workers.
Free Immigration Advice Line
on Fridays between 10.30 – 13.30. Advice to individual migrants, refugees and asylum seekers and any organisations working with them.
The Centre’s street address is:
Maison Pierre Chanel
16 Leicester Square
London WC2H 7LE
There are many ways
of helping us.
Become a Friend of Notre Dame Refugee Centre by:
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Making a donation (cash or good quality used clothes)
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Being a volunteer
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Attending our events
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Promoting a just society which includes everyone
Telephone Line Service
for free Immigration advice
On Fridays
between 10.30 – 13.30
Advice to individual migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Donate
Your donation will help us to give vulnerable people much-needed practical and emotional support.
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CONTACT US
Telephone Advice line (Fridays only) :
Fridays between 10.30 – 13.30.
Telephone no: 0207 440 2669
NOTRE DAME REFUGEE CENTRE
Maison Pierre Chanel
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE
T. 020 7440 2668
Physical address :
Postal address :
NOTRE DAME REFUGEE CENTRE
5 Leicester Place
London WC2H 7BX
T. 020 7440 2668