 Next Week! Team Lambeth Volunteer Fair for National Volunteer Week - Tuesday June 4th from 3pm-7pm Streatham Tate Library
Join us at Streatham Tate Library next Tuesday afternoon, the 4th June from 3pm-7pm for Team Lambeth's Volunteer Fair during National Volunteer Week.
All Lambeth residents are invited to explore a vibrant array of organisations keen to offer fulfilling volunteer opportunities across our borough. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact while connecting with diverse communities and causes close to your heart.
Volunteering not only enriches lives but also strengthens our community bonds, fosters personal growth, and leaves a lasting, positive imprint on society. Come along and be a part of something special in Lambeth, and together let's make a difference!
 Lend a Hand at Black Culture Market - Spring Event THIS WEEKEND!
Black Culture Market was established to celebrate black culture and commerce in the local community. The event gives entrepreneurs of all ages of African and Caribbean descent visibility for them to flourish and make cultural products more accessible. With just 0.24% of capital in the UK going to black entrepreneurs (0.02% to black female entrepreneurs) access to early-stage capital is limited. BCM aims to bridge the gap by encouraging communities to shop small with black-owned businesses.
On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, Black Culture Market will take place in The Department Store, Brixton from 11am to 5pm (public times), for Spring. Plans are in place to make it an even greater success than last year, so there is a lot to do! Black Culture Market needs people who can help set up, meet and greet guests at reception (Sat 1st - Sun 2nd June) and/or help pack it away (Sunday 2nd June).
Support needed is as follows:
Saturday 1st June - 9.30am - 1.30pm or 1.30 - 5.30pm - Event Support (or full day)
Sunday 2nd June - 10.30am - 2.30pm or 2pm - 7pm - Event Support and pack down (or full day) We particularly need people for the Sunday.
If you have the stamina to do all 3 phases that would be amazing but being part of any phase would be great - (for at least 4 hours ideally at the beginning or end of the shift).
If you’d like to know more about what is involved please get in touch with Black Culture Market.
 Emmaus are looking for volunteers to help at their shop in West Norwood
Emmaus is a homelessness charity providing more than just a bed for the night to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.
They provide a home, training, education, and meaningful work in their Community and social enterprise. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity to work helps their companions, (as residents are known), to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence to get back on their feet.
To support this work, Emmaus runs successful community charity shops, run by a dedicated team of volunteers. The selfless act of volunteering aligns with the Emmaus ethos of solidarity. Do whatever you can, regardless of how big or small, to help others and make a positive impact. Emmaus are always on the lookout to add valuable new members to their volunteer team and greatly appreciate people who want to dedicate their free time towards helping them make a difference.
Whether you choose to volunteer multiple times throughout the week or for just one day; there is no such thing as too little time to volunteer.
Responsibilities include working in their busy West Norwood shops, sorting donations, delivering or collecting items on their vans.
Sign-up and become part of a community - full training will be provided. Strengthen your skills and gain experience - see the difference you make first-hand.
 Join the Volunteer Team in Tulse Hill at Doorstep Library
Are you passionate about supporting families to instill a love for reading and books? Doorstep Library is looking for Reading Volunteers to bring the joy of reading to children’s homes.
They are looking for volunteers to join their volunteer team in Tulse Hill which is on Tuesdays, 4.30pm till 7.00pm. You can either volunteer on a regular weekly basis or once every 3 to 4 weeks. There are plenty of school holiday breaks throughout the year as well as volunteers being entitled to 2 absences per term.
Watch their video to see what it will be like to volunteer with them, then visit their website to register and to find out about roles and locations in Lambeth.
This is what one of their volunteers said about her experience at Tulse Hill
“I have been with Doorstep for over a year and I can honestly say it is the highlight of my week. The relationships that I have build with the family’s in this time is just amazing, I have enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them and getting to see their growth and love of reading grow in this time is truly something special.
I would say to anyone who has a love of reading and would like to inspire the next generation, to sign up, it is such a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an amazing charity, the joy it brings me is overwhelming and the whole experience is such a positive and inspiring journey. Any new volunteers will be welcome with open arms at our project”. Doorstep Library would love to hear from you!
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