It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of the volunteers that play a vital role in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum across the UK.

Julia and Ian are active members of our Sheffield hub. Not only do they volunteer with us as a host and home volunteer respectively, but last week the pair went above and beyond by meeting with their local MP @abtisam.mohamed to spread the word about Refugees at Home.

Ian said: “Julia gave a very clear impression of what it is like to be a host, and Abtisam was impressed by the number and variety of guests she has had. I spoke a little about my role as a home visitor and my experience from the City of Sanctuary helpdesk of local refugees and asylum seekers ending up on the streets or sofa surfing due to homelessness.”

Thanks to their initiative, the next constituency newsletter will share more about our work and the need for hosts in the local area.

Thank you Julia and Ian ❤️