 Be a Befriender with Share Community
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.
Befriending is an incredibly rewarding role that involves visiting and offering supportive, reliable relationships to people who may otherwise be socially isolated.
Share’s befriending project aims to significantly reduce loneliness by providing enjoyable social connections and experiences for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs.
You’ll give people regular valuable contact with someone outside their immediate support bubble, helping them feel less alone. You’ll support them to maintain positive mental health and encourage communication on meaningful topics or shared interests, helping promote positive outlooks and raised confidence.
Befrienders will meet people outside their homes, and go out locally together to do activities chosen by members. This could be going for a walk, cycling round the park, or helping with grocery shopping. As a volunteer Befriender you'll offer support and friendship to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Members of the scheme may also have a physical or sensory disability, and mental health needs. If you are interested, please email Sharing Community
 We Swim 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.
 Do you have parenting or childcare experience?
Home-Start Lambeth is looking for people with your experience to support families in Lambeth with pre-school aged children. Volunteers will help families facing a range of challenges (e.g. isolation, depression, poverty, a bereavement, poor housing, a physical or mental disability, etc), so that their children can have the best start in life.
As a Home-Start Lambeth volunteer you will:
- Offer tailored practical & emotional support to families through weekly visits to their homes or meet-ups at public spaces.
- Build a supportive relationship with families in which the challenges of family life can be discussed & positive strategies encouraged.
- Help build families' strengths & boost their self-confidence, so that they can best support their children.
- Encourage families to widen their network of relationships & use the services available in Lambeth.
The commitment for this role is 2 hours a week during our working hours (Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 4pm).
Home Start Lambeth ask new volunteers to attend a volunteer training course before supporting families. Their next training will take place at Home Start Lambeth Offices in Brixton on April 15th - Get in touch to reserve your place!
Any questions - call 020 7924 9292 or email Home Start Lambeth directly.
 Age UK Lambeth is Looking for Face-to-Face or Phone Befrienders
As an Age UK Lambeth Face-to-Face Befriender, you will visit a neighbour who may be lonely or isolated. Have a chat over a cup of tea or pop out for a walk, it’s up to you and your friend.
You can alternatively create meaningful moments through phone calls as a Phone Befriender. These calls provide engagement and enjoyment to people who are experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Volunteering as a Befriender can make a huge difference to the happiness and well-being of an older person. - Minimum time commitment: 30 mins - 1 hour weekly or fortnightly - Minimum length of commitment: 6 months
Get in touch with Age UK Lambeth for this and other essential volunteering opportunities.
 Curious About Volunteering? Come and Speak to us in-person
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, Team Lambeth volunteering surgeries are held at Lambeth's Customer Cenre at the Civic Centre in Brixton on the first Tuesday of every month from 12pm-4pm - next session 2nd April - see you there!
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