Current Vacancies
Do you have lived experience of forced migration and are looking for your next job?
At the Hummingbird Project, we are committed to increasing the representation of people with lived experience of forced migration in our team, including our volunteers and board of trustees. Research conducted by Breaking Barriers reveals that people from refugee backgrounds in the UK are 4 times more likely to be unemployed than people born here, and on average earn about half the amount per week that UK nationals do. This is despite high levels of qualifications and skills.
If you come from a refugee background, and are thinking about your future career, you can get personalised one-to-one employment support from The Launch Pad Collective, Breaking Barriers and the Experts By Experience Employment Initiative. They can support you with your CV, writing your cover letter, interview preperation, and ongoing training and mentoriships.
Global Social Club Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to provide informal support for our lively Monday youth group.
Hours: Mondays, 4.30pm-8.30pm
Salary: Voluntary – Travel from within Sussex reimbursed
Closing Date: 7th November 2025, 5pm
Interview Dates: 18th and 19th November 2025
Induction Training Date: 29th November 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
To apply: Complete the application form below
Global Social Club (GSC) is the UK’s first Youth Club of Sanctuary. It’s a space of welcome for young people aged 14-25 from around the city and around the world. GSC is centred on fun, friendship, creativity & celebrating diversity. It’s a warm and inclusive space for young people to connect and share experiences.
We are looking for people who are happy to lend a hand and who are…
Aged 23 and above.
Able to connect with young people with warmth and ease, forming positive relationships.
Willing to participate fully in GSC sessions including games & activities.
Additionally, we are also interested in hearing from people who have experience of and are keen to have a particular focus on helping young people to prepare food. If you are interested in a role with a cooking focus, please do indicate this on your application form.
We are striving to develop a team that is more representative of the young people we serve. This means we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experiences of racism, migration, displacement or being a refugee.
Volunteers should be able to commit to coming weekly on a Monday between 4.30-8.30pm for at least 6 months. If you are interested please read our Volunteer Information Pack and fill out an application form and we will be in touch!
Trustees including a Co-Chair and Treasurer
We are seeking a Co-Chair and Treasurer with lived experience of forced displacement as well as broader Trustee roles.
The Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of the organisation’s resources, and is ultimately responsible for The Hummingbird Project’s strategy, operations, adherence to law and regulation and financial management. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, and meet four or five times a year in Brighton.
Experience Needed
You have been part of similar services to Hummingbird
You would love to contribute your ideas and expertise to our organisation
Have 1/2 a day per month to give
In this document we set out the culture of wellbeing at the Hummingbird Project. In the spirit of reflective practice, this is a working document that will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis, with the input of the Hummingbird team.
