Volunteer with Us

“Nothing in the world beats this experience.”

RSE is a volunteer-powered organisation providing short-term, dignified support to displaced people. Through our Dignity Centres, we offer material items through our choice-based free shop model – and, more importantly, a sense of normality, respect and welcome at a time when people need it most. 

Volunteering is practical and people-focused, with the pace of work varying from busy, high-pressure situations to repetitive shelf-stacking and cleaning. Volunteers therefore need to be flexible, adaptable and able to de-centre themselves to focus on the needs of the Centre and its members. 

All volunteers must acquire any visas or travel documents independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to support with this process and do not provide letters of recommendation.

Current volunteering opportunities

Apply to volunteer in cyprus
Apply to volunteer in bournemouth
  • NICOSIA, CYPRUS: For 2 weeks (if it's your first time volunteering with us). Availability:
    > May 11 - 22
    >May 18 - 29
    > July and August
  • BOURNEMOUTH, UK: Local volunteers for at least half a day a week from now onwards.

Where we work

Cyprus: Dignity Centre Nicosia

Since 2019, the Centre has supported people newly arrived in the Republic of Cyprus after leaving Pournara camp, with a Dignity Market providing weekly access to essential food and hygiene items, reception and Helpdesk supporting members to navigate complex systems.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit for 2 weeks maximum (up to 4 for returning volunteers); are aged 21+; have strong IT skills (M365, scanning / printing, WhatsApp Web); are physically fit; and can fully fund themselves, including travel, accommodation and food.
Apply to Volunteer in Cyprus

UK: Dignity Centre Bournemouth

A community-based space in the heart of Bournemouth, the Centre supports people seeking asylum and those recently granted refugee status through a Dignity Market providing access to essential clothing and hygiene items, a Helpdesk, and vibrant social space.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least a half day per week on an ongoing basis; are aged 18+ and local to the area; are not volunteering with other organisations supporting the same members; and are physically fit, comfortable being on their feet and carrying items up & down stairs.
Apply to Volunteer in Bournemouth

What Our Volunteers Say

"Nothing in the world beats this experience. To know again and again this expansion of heart and soul in love every time a refugee comes through our open door, for a warm smile and encouragement… and yes, some goods and services. To each one of them, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve." - Soumaya (Cyprus)
"This organisation reminds you that there are so many good people on the world. There are far too many suffering but everywhere you look there is someone good helping." - Ellie
"I know that the scale of these problems can be overwhelming and can leave you feeling like the efforts of any one individual couldn’t possibly make any material impact. But I’ve seen firsthand how individual drops of kindness and solidarity can create ripples, then waves, that create real and lasting change." - Calum (Cyprus)
"If you are considering volunteering with Refugee Support, my advice to you is to just ‘GO FOR IT’.. The organisation is warm, supportive and caring, and the coordinators and other volunteers go above and beyond to support its members and all volunteers." -Caroline (Cyprus)
"In a world that is increasingly chaotic and cruel, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless and think that you cannot make a difference. Refugee Support provides you the opportunity to feel like you are doing something to help someone." - Eileen (Cyprus)