Join us as Director of Bristol City of Sanctuary!
Bristol City of Sanctuary is looking for a capable, passionate and enthusiastic leader to join us as our next Director.
This is a rare opportunity to guide a values-driven charity that works across the city to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. We believe Bristol should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive, no matter where they come from. Through our Sanctuary Awards, campaigns, partnerships and networks, we support schools, universities, health centres, arts organisations, faith groups and more to turn welcome into action.
As Director, you will lead our small, dedicated team, keep our strategic goals on track and be the driving force behind the next phase of our work. You’ll need to be someone who can hold both vision and detail, lead with clarity and warmth, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
If you’re a strong communicator with a passion for social justice, experience in leading people and projects, and a belief in the power of communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please download the job description here and the person specification here. To apply, please fill out the personal details form and application form and return to [email protected] by midnight on Wednesday 27th August. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th or Friday 5th September.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.
Volunteer Opportunities in Bristol
Borderlands
Borderlands is a charity that works with people who are asylum seekers and refugees. Through various projects, they support their members to improve their lives and the community in which they live. Their work at Borderlands would not be possible without the contribution of their large team of skilled volunteers.
Borderlands are looking for mentors!
Borderlands are looking for volunteer mentors for our new round of training which we will run in September. The training will take place over four Wednesday evening. Our mentors are fantastic volunteers who offer emotional and practical support to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol. If you are interested, please fill out this application form.
Bristol Signing Support
Bristol Reporting Solidarity are welcoming new volunteers on to their Wednesday morning sessions! They attend Patchway Police station every Wednesday morning to offer a friendly face and a chat to asylum seekers having to report to the Home Office as part of their bail conditions. They also offer signposting to services provided by others, for example foodbanks, and destitution support.
There are 2 shifts on Wednesdays, 9.30-11.30 and 11.30-14.00 . Two volunteers are required for each shift.
If you are interested in signing up then email them at [email protected] and check out their Facebook page.
