HostNation was founded in 2017 to offer friendship and social opportunities to asylum seekers and refugees. We wanted to give refugees – who are often very isolated – a way into our society through the kindness of local residents.
Key information
- Duration: Ongoing
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
- Tasks: Can you make a mate and make a differencer?
Spare a few hours a week to befriend someone who has escaped war in Syria or Ukraine or persecution in Afghanistan or Iran?
You can help someone new to the city feel like they belong. Meet up after work or at the weekend to help your friend practise their English, kick a ball about, explore the city, cook together or even go to a gig!
We make careful 1:1 matches and over 90% of our befrienders have found it a rewarding experience.
Quote: "I've learnt about different cultures and different worlds through my friendship with Hameed.” Mike, Befriender, Manchester - Training: 2 hours mandatory training online and guidelines
- Skill And Qualifications Required: Empathy, patience and friendliness
- Interests: Human rights, Immigrants, Race and Ethnicity, Refugees
- Activities: Befriending
- Skills: Talking to others
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: No
Spare a few hours a week to befriend someone who has escaped war in Syria or Ukraine or persecution in Afghanistan or Iran?
You can help someone new to the city feel like they belong. Meet up after work or at the weekend to help your friend practise their English, kick a ball about, explore the city, cook together or even go to a gig!
We make careful 1:1 matches and over 90% of our befrienders have found it a rewarding experience.
Quote: "I've learnt about different cultures and different worlds through my friendship with Hameed.” Mike, Befriender, Manchester