 WeSwim Club
WeSwim Club's mission is to increase the opportunities for people with disabilities to swim in London. To do this they support existing swimming clubs, launch new clubs in areas of need and provide a resource to find information on the services available.
WeSwim are looking for motivated and caring volunteers who are keen to make a difference by working with the disability community in Lambeth.
You do not have to be a strong swimmer, although being comfortable in the water is important and WeSwim will provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training in working with swimmers with disabilities.
Sound like a good fit? - WeSwim would love to hear from you.
 Repair Café Lambeth is Looking for Fixers
Repair Café Lambeth is an exciting voluntary initiative all about sharing fixing skills, reducing waste, and socialising. It aims to bring together neighbours of all ages at inspiring and accessible meetings encouraging everyone to work towards a Circular Economy by promoting the culture of repairing and re-using.
Repair Café Lambeth is open every 1st Saturday of the month 10am - 1pm with the next Repair Café Lambeth session being held at We Are 336, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA on Saturday 7 October and YOU CAN PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART...
They are looking for volunteers with a range of skills who could be their repair experts team, sharing their knowledge and experience during Repair Café Lambeth events. The aim is to help community members to keep fixable stuff out of the waste system and show them how to do simple repairs. Repair Café Lambeth are especially looking for people who enjoy fixing:
- Clothing/textiles • Electrical appliances • Bicycles • Furniture/wooden objects • Anything else you could offer...
In addition, they are also looking for people could help with the role of host at the meetings. You would provide refreshments, welcome visitors and serve as a contact point for both visitors and repairers in the Repair Café.
Interested? Sign up here!
 Volunteer Hero Stories: Husnara from DASL
Husnara Zaman believes that her experience as a volunteer helped her gain essential experience for a full-time job.
“Volunteering with dasl helped me to grow and develop into the person I am today.
“I was in my second year of Uni, studying BSc Sport and Physical Education. I developed an interest in Disability Sports through my degree. I volunteered with dasl (Disability Advice Service Lambeth) as part of their Intosport Get Out Get Active programme, supporting Disabled inactive people to become active.
“It was 1:1 mentor work supporting a Disabled person with attending activities such as seated yoga and swimming. We set SMART goals together.
“The Get Out Get Active programme was exciting because of the opportunity to work 1:1 as a mentor, giving me and my mentee the freedom to plan a person-centred plan to get active. We had the flexibility of choosing times to work with them. I had experience as a Learning Support Assistant and was able to transfer my skills.
“Alongside this, I asked dasl if I could complete my placement with the Intosport project. I wanted more experience supporting Disabled people in becoming more active, and to develop new skills by working with them.
“Volunteering with dasl opened many doors including employment! My volunteering, and completing my work placement, led to being offered a freelance role – developing a sensory dance session for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
“In May 2019, I progressed into the role of Intosport Worker. I worked in this role for four months before being appointed Intosport Coordinator. In September 2020, I became the Community Development Assistant Team Leader and then Team Leader in January 2022.
“My advice to anyone thinking of volunteering is to check organisations out before applying to volunteer. And don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone - it can lead to many more opportunities.
dasl are always keen to hear from Disabled people who would like to volunteer and get involved in their work. Please do reach out to them if you would like to find out about volunteering opportunities.
 Be a DASL Ice Skating Helper
DASL, (Disability Advice Service Lambeth) have run a successful Sports & Social program for almost a decade - It is an exciting service designed to support disabled people to become more physically active, whilst enjoying the social benefits.
As a part of this, DASL are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to support members at their ice-skating sessions at Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre.
You will need to be confident on the ice. A DBS check will be required, which DASL will arrange. You will be provided with induction and relevant training. DASL would love to hear from you!
 Olive Branch Aid are Looking for Food Bank Volunteers and Much More...
More than a food bank, Olive Branch Aid offers services to ensure that each one of their clients maintains their self-worth and dignity, things that are often eroded in difficult times. They provide daily essentials, toiletries, cleaning products as well as help putting people in touch with organisations that offer specialist support.
It’s not just individuals who benefit from their work. Olive Branch Aid collaborates with various charities, schools and organisations in order to extend their reach as far and wide as possible.
They have a variety of volunteer positions that they are currently recruiting for - Food Parcel Packing Team Member, Food Bank Stock Takers, Food Bank Delivery Drivers, an Admin Assistant to keep all that organised, and more...
If you are interested in any of the above roles, get in touch!
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