Afghan Community Newsletter - Refugee Week

Dear Afghan Community and Friends,

As we mark Refugee Week, we recognise the strength and resilience of those who have been forced to flee war and conflict and rebuild their lives in safety. We are proud of the many members of our community who continue to make a positive contribution across the UK.

To mark Refugee Week, we would like to share a number of opportunities and resources that may be of interest to you or someone you know.

Job Board

As promised, we are introducing a small job board as part of this newsletter. Please find a few opportunities below if you are interested in applying: 

• Housing Support Worker, Hope Projects, Balsall Heath, West Midlands (Hybrid)
  This role may be suitable for someone with experience or interest in housing, refugee support, homelessness, advice work, casework, or community support. Salary: £33,672 to £36,580 per year (pro rata)
  Hours: 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
  Deadline: 8 July 2026

• Volunteer Coordinator, Globe Community Project, Tower Hamlets, London
  This role may be suitable for someone with experience in volunteering, community work, administration, project coordination, or supporting people from diverse backgrounds. Salary: £29,500 FTE
  Hours: 16 hours per week
  Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract with potential to extend
  Deadline: 29 June 2026 at 9:00am
  Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026

• Free Professional English Language Tuition
  Breaking Barriers offers a language tuition programme for refugees with a minimum English level of B1 (ESOL Entry 3). The programme focuses on developing professional communication skills to support employment, career progression and integration in the UK.

Please note: the roles shared above are publicly available opportunities for general information. They are not affiliated with USPUK, and we are unable to provide referrals or influence the recruitment process.

Flexible Work and Freelancing Platforms

If you are looking for flexible work, additional income, or an opportunity to use your skills while preparing for employment or further studies, you may wish to explore freelancing platforms such as Fiverr, PeoplePerHour and Upwork.These platforms include opportunities in areas such as translation, administration, graphic design, writing, tutoring, marketing, IT, social media, and many other services. Before starting, it may be useful to prepare a short profile, examples of your work, and a clear list of services you can offer.

•Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com

•PeoplePerHour: https://www.peopleperhour.com

•Upwork: https://www.upwork.com

Helpful resource for Afghans in the UK

Visit our information page for helpful resources and updates for Afghans community in the UK. Info packs are available in English, Dari and Pashto.

A simpler way to reach USPUK support

We’ve updated our contact forms to make it even easier for you to get help from the USPUK team. Whether you have a question, concern, or need guidance, you can now reach out quickly through our improved forms.

Our team monitors enquiries Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and will respond as soon as possible. We are here to support you.

Other support from USPUK

Our one-to-one consultations remain open for anyone needing guidance or help with forms, housing or general support. You are welcome to book an appointment in person or online.

Starting next month, we will also begin sharing job opportunities that members of our community may benefit from.

We will continue posting updates and opportunities on our WhatsApp group and Instagram page throughout the month. Please keep an eye out in case something may be useful to you or someone you know.

We are also continuing to respond to enquiries. If you feel stuck, confused or need support, we are here to help. And if we are unable to assist directly, we will do our best to signpost you to the right place.

If you have any questions, reach out to USPUK Afghan Team via https://www.uspuk.org/selectlanguage-nav-1

USPUK Team