This week’s top five volunteering opportunities
June 10, 2016
1.Cleaner, Greener Volunteering
Where: Bow Churchyard
When: June 18th – 10am – 12.30pm
Category: Gardening, Weeding, Clean-up
Commitment Level: Ad Hoc
The Cleaner, Greener Volunteers are looking for people to help them prepare the churchyard for their Open Garden Squares session. This will involved weeding and dead heading. If you are interested or want to find out more, please contact Chris Gennings at christine.gennings@towerhamlets.gov.uk
2.Positive Steps Thamesmead
Where: Thamesmead
When: Various
Category: Community, Wellbeing, Signposting
Commitment Level: Ongoing
The Positive Steps Thamesmead project is a wellbeing and signposting service for local residents, based in several well-used community facilities across Thamesmead. The Advisors team speak to members of the public to assess their various needs and refer them to appropriate support services. At the moment they are looking for Team Leaders to assist in co-ordinating the project, Advisors to meet with the public at drop-in services and Administrative Volunteers. If you are interested in this, please contact Sarah Feleppa at email: sarah.feleppa@peabody.org.uk or phone: 020 3828 4936
3.The Mill
Where: 7-11 Coppermill Lane
When: Various
Category: Community, Events, Administration, Fundraising
Commitment Level: Ongoing
The Mill is a community space run for, and by the community. They rely on volunteers to keep the building open and are currently looking for fundraising volunteers, reception and front of house volunteers and event teams volunteers. If you are interested and want to find out more, fill out the volunteer form on their website or get in touch with Helen, the Volunteer Coordinator. Email: info@themill-coppermill.org or Phone: 020 85213211
4.Chance UK
Where: Around London
When: Various
Category: Community, Mentor, Young People
Commitment Level: Ongoing
As a Chance UK mentor you will be a role model for a child, helping them make positive changes in their behaviour. You will be matched with a child and will meet them once a week for 2-4 hours. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can find out more and apply here.
5.Active Bucks
Where: Around Buckinghamshire
When: Various
Category: Community, Active, Support
Commitment Level: Ongoing
Active Bucks are looking for people to act as Active Bucks Community Champions and help them support people to become more active, more often. Champions will represent local residents – understanding what would help them get more active. No previous regular physical activity is required, just enthusiasm. If you are interested, please contact Holly Skinner at holly.skinner@active-bucks.com