Volunteer Refugee Support Coordinator
(Volunteer / Part-Time) – depending on funding and organisational needs
Organisation: Beyond Borders UK
Location: North West London (Wembley and surrounding areas)
Reporting to: Women’s Circle Facilitator / Leadership Team
Hours: Flexible – including Sundays and occasional evenings
About us
Beyond Borders UK is a grassroots, community-led organisation supporting refugees, migrants, and underserved communities through advocacy, wellbeing support, community programmes, and social inclusion initiatives.
We aim to create safe and empowering spaces where individuals can build confidence, access support, strengthen community connections, and feel a sense of belonging.
The Women’s Circle is a welcoming women-only community space designed to bring women from different backgrounds together through creativity, conversation, wellbeing, and connection.
The programme aims to reduce social isolation, encourage confidence and self-expression, strengthen community relationships, and create a supportive environment where women feel heard, valued, and connected. Sessions may include creative activities, reflective discussions, wellbeing workshops, guest speakers, and community-building activities.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and community-minded Women’s Circle Support Coordinator to support the planning, organisation, promotion, and development of our Women’s Circle programme across North West London.
The role involves working closely with the facilitator and wider team to help coordinate weekly sessions, support outreach and logistics, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the programme.
The successful candidate will also receive mentoring and support to gradually develop facilitation skills, with opportunities to co-facilitate and eventually lead sessions where appropriate.
As a growing grassroots organisation, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic start-up style community environment and is passionate about helping shape and grow meaningful community projects from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
· Programme Coordination & Logistics
· Support the planning and smooth delivery of weekly Women’s Circle sessions
· Coordinate logistics before each session, including materials, attendance lists, room setup, and activity preparation
· Liaise with the facilitator ahead of each session to support preparation and delivery
· Assist with volunteer coordination and participant engagement during sessions
· Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and organised environment
· Promotion & Community Engagement
· Support the advertising and promotion of sessions through social media, WhatsApp groups, Eventbrite, posters, and community outreach
· Assist in creating engaging and culturally sensitive promotional content
· Support outreach to increase participation from women across different communities
· Help build relationships with local organisations, community groups, libraries, cafes, and women’s networks
· Development & Expansion
· Research and identify free or low-cost venues across North West London for future sessions and activities
· Support the expansion of the Women’s Circle into new areas and communities
· Assist in developing partnerships and collaborative opportunities
· Help identify funding opportunities and support grant applications related to women’s wellbeing, inclusion, and community development
· Administration & Reporting
· Maintain attendance records and participant feedback where required
· Support basic reporting and monitoring for funders and partners
· Assist with general coordination and administrative tasks linked to the programme
Person Specification
· Strong organisational and communication skills
· Passion for women’s empowerment, wellbeing, and community inclusion
· experience working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers or has a passion in supporting them.
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
· Confidence engaging with people from diverse backgrounds
· Good digital skills, including social media and basic online tools
· Ability to use initiative and work independently when needed
Desirable
· Experience in community work, events, volunteering, or grassroots organisations
· Experience using Canva, Eventbrite, Instagram, or similar platforms
· Interest in facilitation, outreach, partnership-building, or fundraising
· Understanding of refugee, migrant, or culturally diverse communities
· Familiarity with community spaces and networks across North West London
What You’ll Gain
· Experience coordinating and developing a community-led wellbeing programme
· Mentoring and training in women’s circle facilitation and community engagement
· Opportunities to co-facilitate and lead sessions over time
· Experience working within a growing grassroots and start-up style community organisation
· Opportunities to contribute ideas, shape projects, and help develop new initiatives
· Hands-on involvement in programme development, outreach, partnerships, and community growth
· A supportive and purpose-driven team environment
· References and professional development opportunities where appropriate
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wembley
