Description
Hello!
We are Student Action for Refugees (STAR); one of over 40 groups around the UK and part of a national charity of thousands of students who are welcoming asylum seekers and refugees to the UK.
Together we:
- Run an ESOL Conversation Club in Bristol Central Library, where volunteers can help people from migrant or refugee backgrounds learn English
- Work/volunteer with local refugee charities, including Jacari, who we collaborate with for our Homework Club
- Campaign to improve the lives of refugees and those seeking asylum and challenge institutional injustice, including our 2024/25 campaign against Bristol University's investment in the border industry
- Learn and educate others about the experience of being a refugee and about the asylum process in the UK through online advocacy, events, talks and fundraisers
- Fundraise for the Sanctuary Scholar Legal Fund Group
- Cooperate with other STAR groups across the UK, to highlight the national support amongst students for supporting refugees
Across our various projects, STAR provides its members with more volunteering opportunities than most other student societies in the University of Bristol, alongside regular socials and events where members can meet other students who share our values. Also, volunteering with us could count towards your Bristol PLUS Award, which rewards volunteering and other extracurriculur activities students take on during their studies. If you would like to help make Bristol a place of sanctuary, and make our university more welcoming to refugees, become a member today for free!
If you would like to learn more or have any queries, feel free to reach out to our team via email (bristolstar@outlook.com) or Instagram (@starbristol).
If you have refugee or asylum seeker status and would like support in accessing the University of Bristol, please get in touch via email. We can provide you with more information on the Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme, advice on how to apply to university and pair you with a current student studying the course you would like to study for help with your personal statement.
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
