Join us to help build a society where refugees are welcomed and given the proper support they deserve!

STAR is a national network of young people and university-based student groups aiming to

• Raise awareness of refugee and asylum issues
• Campaign for the rights of refugees
• Practically support refugees and asylum seekers through volunteering in the local community

We run two volunteering groups:

• Conversation Club - we teach English, play games, exchange languages and cultures and more
• Youth Club - helping older teens and young adults with refugee status in schools with their schoolwork and building their confidence with English
  At both sessions we work to create a welcoming environment and community with refugees and people seeking asylum, building personal connections and friendships - including amongst our volunteers!

We also take part in STAR National campaigns:

• Lift the Ban on asylum seekers not being able to work
• Families Together reuniting families seeking humanitarian protection in the UK
• Equal Access to education for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK
  • As part of the Equal Access campaign, we run a yearly mentoring scheme (launching in Term 1) to support refugees in the university application process or to help figure out the right steps necessary to access higher education

We also host an annual Charity Summit revolving around refugee and asylum rights, with a new topic each year. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates to secure your place!

To learn more about the wider organisation, check out STAR National's website here and follow our Instagram page to keep up to date with all the great things we are doing at Warwick! 

To contact us send a message to @staratwarwick on Instagram or drop us an email anytime at staratwarwick@gmail.com

Don't forget to join our WhatsApp group for regular sign up details to get involved!

As well as trying to make the world a better place for refugees and asylum seekers, we also work to create and build a warm and friendly community of volunteers so don't be afraid to join us :)