Michael's Bit
In such a diverse and divergent borough, different people and organisations want quite a range of things from us. That’s why we combine a brokerage service that is open to all alongside services like Wellbeing and New Opportunities that target people with more specific requirements and barriers
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May Volunteering Opportunities
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Tea For The Queen Volunteer
Kensington and Chelsea Over 50s Forum
Volunteers are needed to help support a community afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Up to 400 guests of similar age to Her Majesty, who may otherwise be isolated, will have a chance to attend an indoor ‘street party’ with entertainment and tea, of course.
Click here to apply
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Volunteer Web Developer
Nu Start Community Enterprise
Can you customise WordPress themes? If you have a good understanding of UX/ UI and experience in creating a responsive website that functions well across different devices, Nu Start would like to hear from you.
Click here to apply
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Talent Sharing
Sant'Egidio
Want to share your talent with others less fortunate? Whether you’re an amazing cook, love to sing, or a great hairdresser, get on board and find out what you can do for your community, whilst having fun and meeting new people.
Click here to apply
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Volunteer Tutor
Action Tutoring
Education charity Action Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors! You will be supporting disadvantaged pupils to build their confidence and study skills so they can reach their full potential.
Click here to apply
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Rounds of Friendship
Sant'Egidio
Reliable, friendly and are non-judgemental volunteers are needed to help prepare food and drinks for people living on the streets of London. You will also be visiting them regularly to see how they are doing.
Click here to apply
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Digital Content Volunteer
CLCH/Falls Prevention Team
Would you like a fulfilling role encouraging service users at the Specialist Weight Management Service to follow treatment plans? You will work with the team to communicate and share essential information.
Click here to apply
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Banham Marsden March Volunteers
Royal Marsden
On Sunday, 22 May 2022, thousands of supporters will walk the 15 miles between Royal Marsden's Chelsea and Sutton sites, or the family friendly 5-mile route, to raise vital funds for the hospital. Your help is needed to ensure the event runs smoothly and walkers have the best possible experience.
Click here to apply
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Reception and Admin
Equal People
Are you great at multitasking? Do you have some free time? Equal People are looking for a volunteer to assist with administration, reception work, greeting service users, and helping with running activities and drop in sessions.
Click here to apply
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Retail Volunteer
Royal Trinity Hospice
Put your passion for fashion to good use! Your skills and knowledge are needed to support a local charity shop, by providing excellent customer service, researching stock, handling cash and serving customers.
Click here to apply
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Introducing our new Operations Manager, Liz Woodman.
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I am really excited to join the team as Operations Manager. I look forward to helping support, promote and celebrate volunteering across the borough, to building new relationships and finding out more about the amazing volunteers and organisations working so tirelessly in this diverse area.
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If I can be of any assistance or you'd just like to tell me a bit more about what you do, please do get in touch: liz.woodman@vckc.org.uk
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Mental Health Awareness Week Activities, 9-15 May & Beyond
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We all feel lonely at times and everyone's experience will be different. In keeping with this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme of loneliness, we have put together a few activities that will get you out there meeting new people, having fun and keeping fit. Whether it's yoga classes, meditation or mood boost workshops, there's something for everyone!
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VCKC Online Drop-In Sessions
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Our online drop-in sessions allow you to find volunteering roles that are tailored to you needs and from the comfort of your own home. You will have our undivided attention and we 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
Are you looking for new volunteering opportunities? Sign up for our face-2-face drop-in sessions and let our dedicated advisers help you find amazing volunteering roles that will kick-start your volunteering journey!
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Volunteers' Week, 1-7 June 2022
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Volunteers' Week is almost here! It's always a special date in our calendar, as it gives us a chance to highlight the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and to also say thank you. The theme of Volunteers’ Week 2022 is, ‘A time to say thanks’ and Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea will be joining in these celebrations and we want to encourage you to do the same.
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K&C Together is a programme that aims to increase the number of residents working, paid and unpaid, in the borough’s voluntary and community organisations. Please get in touch if you are either living with a disability, from a low-income family, or experiencing discrimination due to your race, sexuality, gender or religion.
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We've got lots of FREE activities happening throughout May.
Take a look and see for yourself!
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Power Walking
Mondays, 10.30am–11.30am
Join Notting Dale Community Champions for power walks with elements, resistance band work-outs and breathing exercises. Lose weight, increase your lung volume, tone your muscles, and much more!
Email ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk
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Buggy Walks
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Come along to Buggy walks with Notting Dale Community Champions for a great way to keep fit. There will be gentle exercises with an accredited instructor and a coffee get together after.
Email ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk
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Chair Based Exercise Class
Tuesdays, 11am Online
We have teamed up with Age UK K&C to bring you fun and friendly Chair Based Exercise Classes for the over 55's. Classes are online, so sign up and get fit from the comfort in your own home!
Email ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk
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Wellbeing Gardening
Wednesday Mornings
Love being out in nature and meeting new people? Help keep a community space in North Kensington beautiful with our Wellbeing team. Indoor planting activities are also available.
Email etty.dh@vckc.org.uk
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Kensington and Chelsea Social Council have a range of 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
Get involved and help to empower mothers who are struggling to breastfeed by providing information, support and a listening ear.
For more information email:
ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk 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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Nadia's Story
I decided to volunteer as I wanted to do something positive in the community where I live and help someone to enjoy a better quality of life. I volunteer for Deafblind UK, an organisation that provides support for people that have both eyesight and hearing problems.
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