Gross human rights violations occur throughout the world with sobering regularity, creating new victims at an alarming rate. The root causes – war, oppression, persecution, poverty, to name but a few – are well known but finding durable solutions remains as elusive as ever.

Experience English is organised by the ESU in partnership with the The Helen Bamber Foundation who are committed to providing its services to those survivors in need of care.

We provide a volunteer-led English language support programme for Helen Bamber clients to facilitate the transition to life in London and improve their confidence and conversational ability.

Volunteers needed

As part of Experience English, we coordinate one-to-one meetings once a week with clients from different backgrounds who range in age and ability. It is a hugely rewarding experience for both clients and volunteers.
We are looking for enthusiastic, stable and reliable volunteers who can make a difference in clients’ lives. This is not a teaching programme so you do not need any teaching experience; you’ll just need good communication skills and be passionate about helping London refugees and asylum seekers.
The hours are entirely flexible so you can fit the meeting into your week whenever is most convenient, however we do ask that you commit to a ten week term.

Applications for volunteer positions have now closed for the summer term but please contact Jen if you would like to be put on the waiting list.

“The clients are very happy and the mood seems to be contagious” - Helen Bamber staff 2010
“The meeting we had today has just finished and another volunteer and client are leaving our premises with a big smile.” - Helen Bamber staff 2010