
Emma
Emma has been using her knowledge as a lawyer to help refugees break into the legal sector.
As an advice and guidance volunteer, you will be providing general support or sector-specific support in Birmingham, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Liverpool or London. You will lead 1:1 advice and guidance appointments with refugees, helping them navigate the UK job market and achieve their career goals.
Contact [email protected] for more information, otherwise visit our FAQ page.
Working as a sector-specific volunteer allows me to use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained in my career to help clients navigate the UK’s complicated and often impenetrable legal profession.
Emma - advice and guidance volunteer
Sector-specific support
When someone has identified an interest in a particular career path, we pair them with a volunteer who has knowledge and experience of that sector to provide targeted support and address specific goals. This can involve:
Requirements
Commitment
Location
This role can be remote and/or at one of our offices:
Benefits of volunteering
Would you like to join our advice and guidance volunteers?
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Have more questions?
We have a dedicated page to help answer any questions you might about volunteering in Birmingham, Greater Manchester, or London. If you still can't find what you're looking for, please contact [email protected].
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