 Read Easy Lambeth are Looking for Adult Reading Coaches
Did you know that there are 2.4 million adults in England alone who can barely read or cannot read at all? Not being able to read impacts every aspect of their daily life, from getting a job to helping their children at school.
Read Easy Lambeth provides free, confidential, one-to-one coaching for adults who struggle to read. They are looking for reading coaches to meet twice a week for 30 minutes with a new reader at a mutually convenient location. All training is provided and we use the Shannon Trust Turning Pages phonics-based reading scheme which has been specially written for adults.
As a reading coach you will be making a real difference to someone's life. In the words of Reading Coach Jane: "You can’t really beat helping someone to achieve their goals. It’s a real feel-good situation for both parties."
Visit Read Easy Lambeth for more information.
 Community Fundraising Volunteer to Empower Young People with Life-Saving Skills
Ready to empower young people with life saving skills in case of a knife attack? St John Ambulance needs passionate individuals like you to join their squad and raise vital funds to continue their Programme.
- Engage with your community
- Organize fun events
- Boost your skills
No experience needed - just enthusiasm! Save lives and empower local youth together.
St John know not everyone can, or wants to, join a formal youth group, and many young people, particularly those with the greatest health needs, are missing out. That’s why St John have created Young Responders – a programme that teaches 11 to 25-year-olds from underserved communities first aid and lifesaving skills that are relevant to them. Designed with young people for young people, the programme focuses on increasing confidence and skills in practising physical first aid (with an emphasis on street violence - stab wounds and drink spiking), and mental health first aid, so young people are better able to respond to health emergencies they may encounter in their daily lives.
Join the dynamic Young Responder program at St John Ambulance and become a vital part of their life-saving mission. As a Fundraising Volunteer, you'll have the exciting opportunity to support young responders in providing crucial first aid and medical assistance while also raising essential funds to sustain operations.
In the Community Fundraiser role, you'll unleash your creativity and passion for helping others by organizing engaging fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives tailored to inspire your peers and community members. Whether it's planning a charity walk, hosting a bake sale, or organizing a virtual fundraiser, you'll have the freedom to innovate and execute your fundraising ideas with the full support of the St John team.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, develop valuable skills, and be part of a community dedicated to making a positive difference, join as a Fundraising Volunteer with St John Ambulance's Young Responder program today! Together, we can create a safer, healthier future for everyone.
 Brockwell Community Greenhouses are Looking for a Treasurer
Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG) are currently looking for a Treasurer to sit on the Board of Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses and help them manage their finances.
BPCG is a beautiful community garden situated in the middle of Brockwell Park in Herne Hill. They are a registered charity and fully committed to diversity and inclusivity and would like their board of trustees to reflect this.
They employ three part-time staff who offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities in the garden, an education programme for local schools and families as well as a programme of adult work-shops in horticulture, woodworking, preserving and fermentation and crafts. Their new Barn provides a wonderful indoor space for music and community events with a large teaching kitchen, classroom and toilet facilities.
The role of Treasurer is essential to the organisation. BPCG need someone who can not only keep their finances in order and ensure long-term viability, but also help to develop a bold vision for the future.
This voluntary position as Treasurer and Trustee is done for the most part at any time of day.
However, an ability to do a small part of this during normal office hours would also be useful. In addition, trustees meet monthly in the evenings from 6.30 to 8 at the Greenhouses.
The Treasurer has overall responsibility for BPCG finances and management responsibility for a volunteer who does the book-keeping and supports their three part time staff.
If you would like to know more about the position and skills required, please click here to find out more.
 Share Community Seek Support Worker Volunteers
Share works with disabled people who need extra help and support to realise their dreams and aspirations. They are a centre for learning and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and other support needs. Their aim is to help people live happier, healthier, and more independent lives, and make their own choices.
Share Community needs volunteers to join classes and engage with students to help them build confidence and progress towards their goals. You’ll support people to achieve their full potential and increase their self-confidence. Share Community's students welcome volunteers into their sessions with open arms, and we can guarantee you’ll get a real buzz from doing such a rewarding role.
Their classes look at a variety of subjects, including:
- Maths and English - Digital Skills - Catering - Independent Living Skills - Steps into Employment - Health and Wellbeing - Art - Music
They are looking for volunteers to join any and all of their classes, so if you have specific skills, interest, or experience then they'd love to hear from you. Or, if you’re just keen to get involved, they are happy to work together to find a support role that suits you. Get in touch to find out more!
 Curious About Volunteering? Come and Speak to us in-person - Next Stop Waterloo!
If you're interested in any of the opportunities you see here or would like to have a one-to-one in person with Lambeth's Volunteering Officer, we are holding roving volunteer events at all of Lambeth's libraries throughout the year - next stop Waterloo Library 1 Kennington Rd, SE1 7QP on March 20th, 3pm-7pm. Come along to meet some amazing local groups that are looking for your help. Team Lambeth volunteering surgeries are also held at Lambeth's Customer Cenre at the Civic Centre in Brixton on the first Tuesday of every month from 12pm-4pm - see you there!
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