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!
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).
Interested? - 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
To get touch with Age UK Lambeth for this and other essential volunteering opportunities, visit the Age UK Lambeth website.
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 Throughout life, we all encounter problems that catch us unprepared, or are beyond our control. When local residents need guidance and advice support, CAML is here to provide them with free, independent, impartial, and confidential advice. Through performing Research and Campaigns work, CAML also supports the improvement of policies and practices that affect people’s lives both locally and nationally.
Citizen's Advice are an independent charity offering a mix of advice services and support. In fact, CAML is one of London’s leading and busiest advice charities. It was one of the first Citizens Advice services to open in 1939 - with over 80 years’ experience, their services and support are as important today as when their work began.
Whether you want to make good use of your skills, gain valuable experience or get involved with your local community, volunteering with CAML can provide an opportunity for something great. Together, CAML can reach more local people and help find a way forward.
Check out their current volunteering opportunities or register your interest in volunteering with CAML by visiting the Citizen's Advice website. CAML are looking forward to hearing from you!
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