Job Opportunities
We are very sorry there are no vacancies at LAWRS at the moment.
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Volunteering for Latin American Women
You
can improve your chances of getting work in the UK job
market, make new friends or give something back to your community through volunteering at LAWRS. We aim to develop your work
skills, especially if you're finding it difficult to
get your skills and work experience recognised.
Our
programme has been developed with you in mind, and offers
you:
- work
experience
- training
- individual support
- opportunities
to make new contacts
- job-seeking
support
- language
support
- references
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Who can be a volunteer?
Any Latin American woman can become a volunteer. For some positions you might need to have a good grasp of the English language, or know about computers. The requirements vary according to the type of role, so it's best to contact us or read the task description if there's a publicised vacancy.
What
type of work can I do?
Roles
vary according to availability, but usually fit into
these areas:
- Interpreters
- Translators
- Counsellors
- Befrienders
- Project
Assistants
- Advice
Assistants
Opportunities are usually advertised in LAWRS' entry in La Tertulia volunteering bank.
What
can you offer me?
You'll
work alongside a member of staff, will shadowing her
and later be expected to work more independently. We
will also support you with regular supervision, trainings and social events. Your travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed, so you needn't be out of pocket.
How
much time do I need?
We ask for a minimum commitment of six months; there is no maximum time limit.
Each task description has the timetable on it, but the following may serve as a guide:
Office based work: one
full day a week (Mon - Fri);
or
Therapy or Interpreters: a few hours a week (Mon - Fri); or
Translators: A few hours a week (in your own time).
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here for FAQs about the programme
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Apply:
To
apply to volunteer, you'll need to send your completed
application form to the Volunteers Coordinator
-paulina@ lawrs.org.uk - or by post, explaining
why you'd like to volunteer and which posts you're
interested in.
Once
we receive your application, we will contact you to talk about the roles available. You'll have an informal interview before we decide which role would
be best for you and when you could start.
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