Get involved
We are always looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers.
Volunteering
We are always looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers.
If you’re interested in any voluntary roles below, please send your CV and a few words about why you’re interested to our volunteer coordinator: volunteer@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Mentoring
Our mentoring project aims to meet the concerns of refugees and migrants who have come to the UK from Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.
This is an opportunity for people to receive one-to-one assistance and guidance in a programme tailored to their individual needs.
ESOL
Are you passionate about teaching? Would you like REAL classroom experience? Do you want to help refugees and migrants improve their language and social skills?
Click the button below to find out how.
Women’s Tea Corner
Our Women’s officer is currently seeking students to support the Women’s Project in Hounslow which works with ‘hard to reach’ women and provides English Language classes, social activities and workshops on a range of relevant topics.
Supplementary school
The supplementary school for children and young people is also looking for volunteer teachers and teaching assistants. If you are enthusiastic about teaching in a fun, engaging way, please get in touch through email: education@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Abresham FC: Girls Football Club
Our Girls Football Club is for Afghan and Muslim girls aged 8 – 16 to encourage their participation in sport for their mental and physcial wellbeing. Training sessions and matches take place every Saturday and Sunday.
Internships
The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) proudly offers volunteer positions for internships in Legal Affairs and Political Communications. Interns work closely with Dr. Nasimi MBE and the ACAA team, playing a vital role in supporting our services.
Legal Affairs Interns interact with beneficiaries, shadow solicitors providing pro bono legal advice, and act as points of contact with law firms offering these services. They also handle administrative tasks and collaborate with other volunteers to secure funding for ACAA projects.
Political Communications Interns produce press releases, engage in publicity campaigns, contact academics and experts, and collaborate with external think tanks and corporations. They also conduct research, engage (take part) in political networking, and lobby key stakeholders on issues affecting Afghans and refugees.
Both positions offer valuable insights into the workings of a charity dedicated to serving local refugees and advocating for their rights. These unpaid internships provide flexible working hours, allowing interns to contribute meaningfully to the charity sector while managing other commitments.
Volunteering
When volunteering at the ACAA, you can expect a rewarding and fulfilling experience. ACAA is dedicated to providing assistance and support to Afghan and Central Asian communities in need, and as a volunteer, you become an integral part of their mission. You can expect to engage in various activities, such as organizing donation drives, participating in community events, and assisting with outreach programs.
Volunteering at ACAA allows you to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, fostering a sense of connection and empathy. It also offers opportunities for personal growth, as you develop new skills, broaden your perspective, and build lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals.
If you’re interested in any voluntary roles below, please send your CV and a few words about why you’re interested to our volunteer coordinator: volunteer@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Mentoring
A mentee can be anyone who might benefit from one-to-one support and advice, whether they have a specific problem to overcome or they’re looking for more general guidance.
We have a diverse range of mentors who are able to provide support and expertise on immigration and asylum issues, mental health, education, employment and counter-radicalisation (particularly with young people vulnerable to extremism), as well as general guidance and friendship.
We accept mentee referrals from local agencies, schools, and any other professionals.
We are currently looking to reestablish our mentoring scheme, so if you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee, contact us by email or phone.
Will you help?
ESOL
Our Integration Manager, Justine is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers, teaching assistants and project assistants to support refugees and migrants living in the UK.
If you are interested email her for more information: integrationmanager@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Women’s Tea Corner
Our Women’s officer is currently seeking students to support the Women’s Project in Hounslow which works with ‘hard to reach’ women and provides English Language classes, social activities and workshops on a range of relevant topics. This is a community development placement involving outreach, project development, planning and delivery and fundraising.
If you are interested, please contact our Women’s Project Coordinator through this email: women@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Supplementary school
The supplementary school for children and young people is also looking for volunteer teachers and teaching assistants. If you are enthusiastic about teaching in a fun, engaging way, please get in touch through email: education@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Abresham FC: Girls Football Club
We are currently recruiting participants, so if you or someone you know, would like to register, please contact the Project Coordinator, Alice Bletsoe, through her email: sports@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk.
Additionally, we are always looking for volunteers to support the delivery of the sport. If you are enthusiastic about supporting young girls’ participation in sport developing their confidence, please get in touch with Alice Bletsoe through the email:sports@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Other opportunities
Many thanks to all of our supporters and donors
We are accepting applications for political engagement, strategic development, fundraising and events, legal affairs and research and communication interns for our office in Hounslow.
All available internship positions can be found at uk.indeed.com