What is it?

Our project aims to make volunteering opportunities more accessible for ethnic minority women in Tameside. Last year, all women engaged in the project reported in 100% increase in being able to access opportunities and connect with others and also were able to participate in enriching volunteering opportunities. In additional they said that they felt less isolated and their overall wellbeing had improved.

Through a culturally sensitive and tailored program, we provide support to help women develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence in accessing services. This reduces feelings of loneliness, improves well-being, and helps them overcome barriers, empowering them to explore external opportunities. By increasing awareness of local services, we foster community engagement and connection.

Who is it for?

Ethnic minority women in Tameside, aged 16+

Opportunities

Training and Learning

We offer a wide range of training from basic skills learning to supporting to access accredited learning to enable and empower women to build confidence, to learn new skills, and gain valuable work experience for future employment. This includes: Conversational English, Confidence Building, Introduction to Volunteering, Travel Training, Employment Readiness and annual celebration of Diversity Matters in Tameside and recognize our volunteer achievements.

Volunteering

We have many opportunities available including learning mentors, Outreach helpers and general support within the project. By volunteering you are helping yourself and others to build skills, experience, and knowledge for future employment!

How can I join?

If you would like to take advantage of the project or want more information, ring Hasina on 07591 572 844 / 0161 368 3268 or email hasina@diversitymattersnw.org.uk.

What our service users have to say

“I was nervous to asking for ticket however once I have done it, I feel good, and I am confident that I can do it again on my own.” MA. “

“Staff supported me to join the course, asked me join learning hub and arranged childcare to join ESOL class. Thank you for understanding my situation and allow me to access all the training”. RB .

“It was the first time I volunteered and DMNW staff believed in me when I did. I really enjoy doing what I do.” And “DM makes it accessible for me by one-to-one support. They explain it to me in my language, showed me how to apply for other volunteering role with others and sign posted me which helped a lot to step into other volunteering platform“. AB.

Project Funders