Michael's Bit
The Volunteer Centre is 53 this year, old enough to have seen how hard it is for some people to overcome the barriers they face to achieving their potential, and to have tried to do something about it.
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July Volunteering Opportunities
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Family Volunteer
Family Friends
As a Family Volunteer, you will be providing befriending support to an allocated family to improve their self-confidence, emotional health and wellbeing, reducing their social isolation.
Click here to apply
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Volunteer Gardener
Lancaster West Estate
A Volunteer Gardener is needed for a wonderful community space where residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables to create a more cohesive community. Sign up if you're good with people and love working outdoors.
Click here to apply
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Youth Project Volunteer
Dalgano Trust
Can you help run a busy youth club in the heart of the community? This is a physical role which requires someone who is able to join in with the group, set up and pack away equipment, and actively encourage participation.
Click here to apply
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English Conversation Group Facilitators
Tri-Borough Libaries
ESOL/English Conversation Group facilitators are needed to lead conversation sessions for those whose first language is not English. This involves introducing general topics of conversation which provide the opportunity for participants to practice their English skills.
Click here to apply
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Shopping Volunteer
Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
Would you like a fulfilling volunteering role assisting people who are unable to use public transport, due to disability or frailty, so that they can continue to do their own shopping? You must be able to commit to 1-2 sessions a week.
Click here to apply
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Homework Club Mentor
Bi-Borough Libraries
North Kensington Library is looking to recruit a volunteer to help and support children, aged 8 to 12 years old, with their after-school homework activities in the library. The club will run for 2 hours and with the aim to hold one session per week.
Click here to apply
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Feedback on Volunteers' Week Tea for the Queen Event
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On the 5th June, over 200 of our volunteers helped over 400 older people from our community celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Working with The Kensington and Chelsea Over 50s forum we put on a spectacular afternoon tea - themed as an indoor ‘street party’. Feedback has been fantastic. One guest commented, “I would have stayed alone at home, watching the celebrations on the TV with no one to speak to. Thank you for making my day so special in meeting people and having fun". This event would not have been possible without all you wonderful volunteers, so we would like to extend our thanks once again for making this such a special day.
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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 access to lots of volunteering opportunities and we will also put you in touch with local organisations.
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VCKC Drop-In Sessions
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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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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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Check out our FREE July Activities
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Confidence Building
Wednesday, 6 July, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Join our Wellbeing team and Community Living Well for a workshop that will help with understanding how thoughts and actions affect our confidence, and also learn practical and effective techniques to build confidence levels!
Email louisa.sch@vckc.org.uk
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Gardening Group
Thursday, 14 July, 11am-12pm & Wednesday 27 July, 10am-11am
As the weather improves, there is no better time to be outdoors. We have so many amazing community spaces, so why not join VCKC Wellbeing to help maintain them? No gardening experience is needed and indoor planting activities will also be available on rainy days.
Email etty.dh@vckc.org.uk
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Wellbeing Afternoon
Wednesday, 20 July, 1pm-3pm
Come along for an afternoon of wellbeing activities, where there will be a workshop on maintaining your wellbeing, led by Community Living Well, and also mindfulness activities, poetry and refreshments.
Email louisa.sch@vckc.org.uk
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Wellbeing Walk
Thursday, 28 July 2pm-3pm
This month we will be taking a stroll along Hammersmith Riverside. There's plenty to see along the way, so you have to be there to really appreciate what it has to offer. Make sure you don't miss out!
Email etty.dh@vckc.org.uk
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Buggy Walks
Tuesdays, 10:30am
Join Buggy walks with Notting Dale Community Champions for a great way to keep fit and meet new people! There will be gentle exercises with an accredited instructor and a coffee get together and chat after.
Email ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk
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Meditation With Jaya
Thursdays, 4pm
Looking for a way to chill out that will get you ready for the days ahead? Sign up for Meditation with Jaya and Notting Dale Community Champions, and maximise your life experience by learning how to breath and meditate with the use of affirmations.
Find out more
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Playreading Morning
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
Read a play with a theatre professional, every week at the Playground Theatre. Explore characters and stories, and meet new people in a supportive environment for all abilities.
Email: etty.dh@vckc.org.uk
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Chair Based Exercise Class
Thursdays, 10am-11am
We have teamed up with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea to help you get fit in the comfort of your own home. If you're are unable to get out to exercise, these fun online classes will be perfect for you.
Find out more
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Free Training Opportunities
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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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Soirai's Story
"Being a volunteer befriender is personally meaningful and fulfilling. I have felt privileged to get to know clients, and develop trusting relationships with them, and also grateful to feel I am doing something of value".
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