Christmas Eve Volunteer
SANT'EGIDIO
The Community of Sant’Egidio are hosting a Christmas Eve dinner celebration, to ensure the elderly and people living on the street enjoy the festivities with a warm meal. Volunteers are needed to prepare tables and meals, wrap presents, organise the entertainment, and also help with decorations.
Click here to apply
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Various Roles
K&C Christmas Collective
Want to make the festivities special for households in need? Volunteer and help with either packing, delivering or organising collections of Christmas hampers filled with a delicious meal, gifts, Christmas crackers and decorations. Over 18's only.
Click here to apply
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The Spirit of Christmas
World Child Cancer
Are you looking for a festive role to get you feeling those Yuletide vibes? Volunteer at the Spirit of Christmas carol service and be part of a great cause. You will be signing people in, directing them to their seats, collecting donations and selling jewellery.
Click here to apply
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Christmas Market Volunteers
World Child Cancer
World Child Cancer is looking for enthusiastic people to volunteer at their charity cabin, set against a backdrop of iconic sights, including views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Your role will include selling their Ghanaian jewellery and you will also be in charge of collection tins.
Click here to apply
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Volunteer Mentor
RESTART London
Could you become a RESTART mentor who listens to, encourages, guides and supports people away from homelessness and long-term unemployment? Applications are welcomed from people with some experience of supporting or volunteering with vulnerable, homeless or harder to reach groups.
Click here to apply
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Volunteer Ambassadors
VCKC
We are looking for volunteers to join our K&C Ambassadors team. You will be providing a friendly presence and signposting visitors to local events and community spaces. This is a fun role where you will have the opportunity to learn about every hidden gem in Kensington and Chelsea.
Click here to apply
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Children and Young People Activity Helpers
Bi-Borough Libraries and Arts Service
Volunteers are needed to help library staff plan and deliver their events, activities and groups for children and young people. Activities and groups include the Summer Reading Challenge, Story and Baby Rhyme Time events, family learning activities, half-term events, and Homework Clubs.
Click here to apply
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Wellbeing Approach to Interviews
Thursdays, January 13th, 20th, 27th & February 3rd, between 2-4pm
Our Wellbeing Programme is launching an exciting new workshop series to tackle interview anxiety and build confidence. Over four weeks we will use creative mindfulness and practical interview techniques to prepare you for interviews. This will include breathing exercises, empowering music, power-poses, and movement to shake off anxiety and build self-confidence.
This service is funded by the North Kensington Recovery Programme, as part of its Self-Care offer.
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Organisation Health Checks
By Appointment
Are you a local organisation, charity, or CIC working in Kensington and Chelsea? We are offering free Health Checks to ensure you have the best policies in place to support volunteering, as well as additional support and information.
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VCKC Online Drop-In Sessions
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Our online drop-in sessions are a great way to find amazing volunteering opportunities from the comfort of your own home. We have amazing volunteer advisors who will take the time to find the best roles that suit your needs, and will also put you in touch with local organisations.
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VCKC Drop-In Sessions
Thursdays between 10am-3pm, 1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
Looking for great volunteering opportunities? Sign up for our face-2-face drop-in sessions with one of our volunteer advisors. We have lots of amazing local volunteering roles that we know you will love, so don't delay!
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We have joined forces with Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to launch a new initiative, K&C Together, a programme that aims to increase the number of residents working, paid and unpaid, in the borough’s voluntary and community organisations. If you are either living with a disability, from a low-income family, or experiencing discrimination due to your race, sexuality, gender or religion please get in touch.
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There are lots of great activities happening throughout December. Take a look and see for yourself!
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Stars & Hearts for Grenfell
2nd December, 6:15pm-7:15pm
Join VCKC and Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service to create two festive stars or hearts, in memory of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Fire. You will be able to take one of your creations home, the other will be placed on a community Christmas tree in North Kensington.
Email louisa.sch@vckc.org.uk.
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Gardening Group
9th December, 11am-12pm
Do you enjoy being out in nature and meeting new people? Have fun and help keep a community space in North Kensington beautiful with our Wellbeing team. No gardening experience is needed and there will also be indoor planting activities available on rainy days.
Email etty.dh@vckc.org.uk.
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Transform Your Life
Time and date to be confirmed
Are you unemployed? Our New Opportunities programme is here to help you take the vital steps to gaining employment, through training, volunteering and work experience. We also organise wellbeing activities for residents.
Email Ola or Mohamud to book.
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Wellbeing Winter Walk
7th December, 2pm-3pm
It's getting cold outside, but don't let that stop you coming along for a leisurely Tuesday afternoon stroll with our wellbeing Team. We will be walking along Canalside, towards Paddington, so make sure to wrap up warm!
Email etty.dh@vckc.org.uk.
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Well Read
Tuesdays, 11am Via Zoom
Are you a budding thespian? Sign up with Notting Dale Community Champions and The Playground Theatre for a fun playreading group. You will explore characters and stories, meet new people, and much more.
Email Ewa to join in.
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Online Art Workshop
13th December, 2:20pm-3:20pm
Let your creative juices flow with a fun online art workshop with our Wellbeing Team. Express yourself, try out some ideas, and make new friends. Whether you are an artist extraordinaire or a newbie, all levels welcome!
Email louisa.sch@vckc.org.uk.
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Wellbeing and Relaxation
20th December, 2:30pm-3:15pm
Want to start the week in a great way? Try our Wellbeing and Relaxation workshop and get into that Monday afternoon chillout zone with mindfulness meditation, and feel those feel-good vibes with simple breathing exercises.
Email louisa.sch@vckc.org.uk.
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Buggy Walks
Tuesdays, 11am
Join Notting Dale Community Champions for a great way to be social, meet other parents, have a chat, and stay fit. There will also be gentle exercises with an accredited instructor, so comfortable clothing is advised.
Email Ewa to join in.
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Our Notting Dale Community Champions had a great time at the 9th annual Community and Maternity Champions conference. This year they celebrated 'growth' in every sense, from gardening to personal and professional development. What an inspiring day!
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We are working with Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to bring you FREE training sessions for volunteers, residents and community members across Kensington and Chelsea.
Take a look and see what's on offer.
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Maternity Peer Supporter
Are you able to empower mothers who are struggling to breastfeed by providing information, support and a listening ear?
For more information email Ewa or call 07961 232 431 |
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Looking for volunteering, training, or activities? Our specialist teams have got it covered.
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If you have disabilities or mental health needs, we will support you to find volunteering opportunities.
Register your interest here.
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Are you unemployed? Our team will help you gain the essential skills employers are looking for.
Sign up and kick-start your career.
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Looking for great volunteering roles? Our dedicated advisors are here to help you!
Find out more here.
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Our offenders and ex-offenders programme will work with you to find training and new opportunities.
Click here for more information.
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Our Maternity Champions are local volunteers who provide support to expectant and new parents.
Interested? Read more.
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The Champions project works to improve the health and wellbeing needs of residents in Notting Dale.
Find out how you can get involved.
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If you want to do something amazing or want to learn a new skill, why not try volunteering? You can start at any level and the benefits are endless. Take a look at our short video and see for yourself!
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Emma's Story
I decided to volunteer because I had been out of work for a long time and I thought it would be beneficial to me and others. I am a parent to four children and when I began volunteering they had all started school and I didn't know what to do with myself.
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