30 May 2016 | Volunteering | Back to Blog
This week’s top 5 volunteering opportunities
The 1st-10th June is National Volunteers’ Week. Here are some opportunities to get you started:
1.Trust Thamesmead
Where: Various
When: Friday 3rd June
Category: Gardening, Arts, Befriending, Sports
Commitment Level: Ad Hoc
Volunteer at one of four local Thamesmead opportunities in gardening, arts and crafts, befriending and sports. Contact Sarah Feleppa for more information and to pick up a volunteer pass. Email: Sarah.feleppa@peabody.org.uk or call 020 3828 4936.
2. The Wildlife Trusts
Where: Various
When: Various
Category: Conservation, Protection, Wildlife
Commitment Level: Ad Hoc
The Wildlife Trust are looking for people to help them to protect local wildlife. They have a variety of volunteering options around the UK which range from community gardening to species surveying. To find out more and to register your interest, click here.
3. Kith and Kids
Where: Tottenham (then Camp is residential)
When: Camp is 21st to 28th August
Category: Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Camp
Commitment Level: High
Kith and Kids are looking for volunteers to support their members who have learning disabilities to take part in fun activities on their residential camp. To find out more about this opportunity, see here.
4.Heather Lodge
Where: Tower Hamlets
When: Various
Category: Befriending, Mental Health
Commitment Level: Ongoing
Heather Lodge is a supported accommodation service for adults with Mental Health problems. They are looking for a volunteer befriender to offer emotional support to a service user through weekly visits. If this is something that appeals to you, find out more here.
5. The Streets
Where: Various
When: Various
Category: Music, Community, Events
Commitment Level: Ad Hoc
The Streets is a dynamic programme aimed at bringing high quality music and performance to the boroughs of London. They are looking for a team of volunteers to engage in the local community through working in the boroughs involved in the activity. For more information and to register your interest, see here.
