Join Us
Help make real-world, lasting change to better uphold the rights of people forced to flee their homes.
We're currently welcoming volunteers to join our team for the 2026/27 academic year!
Being part of a movement led by students and young people is a unique opportunity to sit in the driving seat of real-world impact, and to contribute to positive change in attitudes and understanding about refugees that will last years or even decades.
We know that everyone's experience of uni and life as a young person is different, so we've designed the team with this in mind, including roles of different levels of time commitment as well as in-person vs remote options. SolidariTee is entirely run by volunteers, so all of these roles are unpaid, but we reimburse expenses connected to volunteering events where relevant.
Last year, we had teams at all of these unis - we would love to add more to this list!
How to apply
If you want to be part of a movement of students and young people standing with refugees, please have a look at the role descriptions below. If you'd like to be part of 'Team SolidariTee' - part of a uni team or as a University Coordinatory - please express interest via the short application form. If you'd like to apply for a leadership team role, please apply via email following the guidance in the info pack below. If you have questions, or would like support to adapt the application process for accessibility, please reach out to teamsolidaritee@solidaritee.org.uk.
If you're a student:
You could apply to be a Team Lead or a Team Member as part of your university (regional) team if you're most interested in being part of a community on-campus. Alternatively, if you're looking for a high commitment role, we are also currently receiving applications for Student President and other Central and Leadership Team roles.
If you're not a current student:
You could apply for any of the Leadership Team positions which are open to all (including Head of Programmes, Senior Content Editor, and Education Advisor). You could also apply to be part of the Central Team, supporting student teams as a University Coordinator.
What is being part of a uni team like?
Are you ready to volunteer your time and make a difference? Look no further! Join our international community of young activists and contribute to making real change for refugees, asylum seekers, and all those forced to migrate in vulnerable situations.
Activities
A typical SolidariTee regional team will get involved in all of the below activities:
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Awareness-raising events: like panel discussions, conferences, and film screenings
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Fundraising events: like quizzes, music nights, sponsored challenges and more!
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SolidariTee t-shirts: photoshoots, campaigns and sales throughout the year
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Social media: creating infographics, mythbusters and other educational campaigns
Learning & Development
Lots of us on the team didn’t really know anything about refugees before we joined. That's a big part of why SolidariTee exists.
In addition to learning about refugee issues and forced displacement, you'll also have the chance to gain knowledge and skills relating to:
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human rights
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event management
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communications
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fundraising
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finance
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humanitarian response
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leadership
Each role on our team will leave you with lasting skills that apply to the charity, corporate, and academic sectors; leadership, target setting, financial planning, and advocacy are just a few of the skills that team members say they have gained.
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Other ways to get involved
In addition to the core team roles described above, if you have a specific area of expertise, such as web design, podcast editing, accountancy, or something else entirely, we would welcome you to get in touch to explore a bespoke volunteer role! Please email alexa@solidaritee.org.uk to tell us a bit more about yourself and your experience if so.
We're also currently seeking 1-2 additional members to join SolidariTee's board of trustees. These roles are a crucial part of our leadership and governance system as a UK registered charity, and are open to all, regardless of whether you identify as a young person or not. We are particularly seeking applications from people who have lived experience of the asylum system or of migration in challenging circumstances. To express interest, please contact boardoftrustees@solidaritee.org.uk with your CV and a motivation letter.
Why get involved? The cause behind the team
In 2024, more than one person every ten minutes arrived in Greece following deadly journeys in search of safety. Almost everyone will need the support of legal aid and mental health professionals to access their fundamental rights and rebuild their lives, and yet there is no state-provided support whatsoever.
At the same time, in the UK, and across Europe and beyond, anti-refugee and migrant rhetoric is on the rise. Harmful misinformation about refugees damages social cohesion, as the racist riots of August 2024 in the UK have shown, with knock-on effects for hostile policies that seek to exclude, criminalise, and marginalise people seeking safety.
Students and young people have long been at the forefront of movements that stand up to injustice and call for fundamental rights and safety for all. Universities often provide a unique space for people to come together, share learning, and speak out - from civil rights to the Vietnam war, and more recently for refugee rights, in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and in calling for a ceasefire and end to the bombardment of Gaza, we as young people cannot underestimate the privilege, and opportunities for positive change, that come with the opportunity to be part of student communities.
At SolidariTee, we combine education and awareness-raising with direct support to refugees. We don't just talk about the issues - we're united in our goal to directly fund grassroots organisations providing vital legal aid and mental health support to refugees in Greece. Since being founded, we have been able to provide more than half a million pounds in direct support to grassroots NGOs (non-governmental organisations) supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Greece, in addition to providing expert training to more than 40 legal aid professionals.
Our events, infographics and advocacy go hand in hand with the work done by expert humanitarian professionals. In this way, we're making sure that we help those fleeing violence and persecution today, whilst also creating a culture change in support of refugees in the longer-term.
SolidariTee is entirely volunteer-run, and our student team is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply grateful that more than 1500 students have volunteered with us since 2018, and can't wait to welcome more people each year to come.
Our student team is made up of regional teams based at individual universities and colleges. Each team works to unite their local community in support of rights and freedoms for people forced to flee their homes, in any way they choose. The regional teams are supported by our student central team, which coordinates some core functions and builds links across the whole team.
