Become a Volunteer
Are you a passionate volunteer looking for a new challenge? FODI is looking for volunteers to help asylum-seekers and refugees integrate into the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to give back to our city and make a difference in the lives of others.
We need people to help us run workshops, events, and other activities that will help us welcome refugees into Sunderland. It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or retired. Just bring your love for helping people and join our team!
If you want to help us:
https://fodisunderland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Volunteer-Application-form-2024.pdf
Become a Trustee
We are currently seeking trustees to add value to our trustee team of 7. We have a vacancy for a Secretary and we are also particularly interested in potential trustees with skills/ experience in the areas of fundraising, Human Resources (HR), and communication via social media, but we welcome approaches from anyone who may add value to our team. Most but not all of our current Trustees have lived experience of the asylum system in the UK, but this is not a requirement.
The role of Trustee at FODI
Our Trustees oversee the running of FODI, making sure we are achieving our aims and taking ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organisation is solvent and well managed.
Trustees are committed to FODI’s aims and objectives, which can be found elsewhere on our website.
All FODI meetings are conducted in English and all documents are written in English.
As part of their role, our Trustees:
- Attend 6 bi- monthly Trustee meetings, which are held virtually
- Attend our Annual General Meeting in person
- Oversee and amend FODI policies
- Respond to discussions via email or other methods within an appropriate time frame
- Keep up to date with issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers
- Are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion
- Are aware of FODI’s safeguarding responsibilities
Anyone interested in becoming a trustee with FODI should contact Steve Newman, Chair of Trustees, via email s.newman@fodisunderland.org or ‘phone 07512193039.