We are a youth movement that empowers migrants and refugees to flourish in the place that they call home.
There are thousands of young refugees and migrants arriving in this country every year. These young people are often isolated and lonely, living in foster care or supported accommodation, without the necessary infrastructure to develop positive social relationships or learn vital skills. OSH exists to plug this gap.
Through transformative activities, our members are enabled to create community and build leaders. We believe in the unbounded potential of these
individuals and are driven to help them thrive. Our residential experiences are at the start of this journey, allowing us to create a space where we can teach leadership skills and spark ideas.
We believe that by providing the infrastructure and tools that they lack, we can tap into the potential of these individuals and help build the next generation of refugee leaders. To do this, we host residential programmes and year-round activities, creating a safe, communal space that enables us to teach leadership skills and spark ideas.
With the right support, our ambition is to ensure that young refugees and migrants have the agency to take control of their own lives.
Register your interest to volunteer with us by filling out this form:
78% of participants surveyed say their confidence has improved on OSH
42 Nationalities and over 400 people attending programming
96% of participants surveyed would like to come back to OSH
About You
To be an OSH Leader, you:
- will have experience working with and/or caring for young people aged 14-18
- are flexible, adaptable and have an ability to improvise
- show an ability to build connections quickly with peers and young people
- show an ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
- are highly organised
- show high levels of empathy and patience
- have an awareness and sensitivity that some participants might be suffering from trauma
- should be aged 20 or above and must be eligible for DBS clearance (no criminal record that prevents you from working with children)
- must be interviewed and be willing to provide references on request.
Additional desired skills:
- Experience working with refugees and/or asylum seekers
- Experience working with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities Language skills: Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya, Somali
- First Aid training • Creative or artistic abilities in music, theatre, dance, art
- Sports leadership • Ability to prepare fun and engaging activities for young people
