| Volunteer Role | Policy Volunteer |
| Time Commitment | At least 2 half days per week |
| Responsible to | Policy Officer (Devolved) |
| Location | 17 Renfield Street – office based role |
| Duration | At least 6 months |
| Closing date | Tuesday 22 April, 5pm |
To read our frequently asked questions about volunteering with us, please visit the volunteering page at
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Click here to complete the volunteer application form
Scottish Refugee Council is committed to assisting asylum seekers and refugees to settle into life in Scotland.
The Policy and Public Affairs team in SRC is focused on developing policies to influence both Holyrood and Westminster to create a more welcoming Scotland and the United Kingdom. Currently, we are developing our policy priorities for the upcoming 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections. As a volunteer, you will support the Policy and Public Affairs team in its core aim of influencing political parties, policy makers and the Scottish Government ahead of and beyond the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.
What will I be doing?
Duties will be varied but will include:
- Working with the Policy Officer (Devolved) to research policy positions
- Project work such as taking the existing policy priority outlines, researching and drafting them into policy position briefings for use in influencing the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections
- Assisting with producing policy responses
- Assisting with producing policy briefings
What skills or qualities do I need?
This post will require somebody who has:
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Empathy with the needs of asylum seekers and refugees
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness
- An understanding of Equal Opportunities
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
What do I get out of it?
- Experience in policy development
- Experience in policy briefing drafting
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland
- The opportunity to be part of an interesting and dynamic area of social policy
- The opportunity to understand how policy-makers can be influenced
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and work with many external partners
- Ongoing training and development
To protect all our volunteers and service users this role is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
How to Apply?
- Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22 April, 5pm
- Click here to complete the volunteer application form
- We will contact you soon after the deadline to invite you to a volunteer interview.
Do you have any questions about this volunteer role?
Contact our volunteering team at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Need support or information about the application process?
Please email us at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk, or read our Frequently Asked Questions