Employees for community

Employees for community

Business volunteers making a differenceMany of businesses would love to give back to their community in whatever way they can, but some have no idea how to go about it! Most will have a corporate social responsibility policy, where they give their staff a set number...

Sonia

Sonia

Sonia - Shrewsbury House04/11/25 Shrewsbury House is a community centre and garden in Greenwich that hosts a range of activities and events for the local community. Sonia is the manager at Shrewsbury House, and in this interview she talks about the invaluable...

Philip

Philip

Philip - Team London02/10/24 Philip has been volunteering for many years. He has attended lots of amazing events in the process, including this one! We got the opportunity to talk to Philip while he was volunteering for Team London at a Rugby event in Tottenham...

Family Volunteering Club

Family Volunteering Club

Family Volunteering ClubFamily Volunteering Club (FVC) creates regular, fun and impactful volunteeringprogrammes specifically designed for children aged 0 - 9 to do with the adults in theirlives. From gardening in community spaces and organising clothes donations,...

Torsten

Torsten

Torsten - Team LondonYou can have some amazing experiences through volunteering! Torsten volunteers with Team London, and has attended many sporting events as a result, including the London 2012 olympics! Check out his video to find out about more of his experiences...

Kelli

Kelli

Kelli - Team LondonKelli volunteers with Team London! Team London volunteers have the opportunity to help out at events throughout London. Kelli helps the public to navigate the area and find out more about the events. Check out Kelli's story to find out how she got...

Be Enriched

Be Enriched

Be EnrichedThis story is from Be Enriched, their mission is to foster skill development and enhance community cohesion through comprehensive training and volunteering initiatives.Be Enriched was established in September 2013 by a dedicated group of youth workers, arts...

Monice – Literacy Pirates

Monice – Literacy Pirates

Monice - Literacy PiratesAhoy! Meet Monice, who works as a volunteer crewmate for Literacy Pirates, a charity that helps young people to develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance. Monice talks about how rewarding her experience has been over the last two...

Link UP London

Link UP London

This story is from Link UP London, who support small charities in London - hear from a number of people about their volunteering experiences! At Link UP London, we're dedicated to supporting small charities and groups all across London. We believe in the power of...

Ella

Ella

Meet Ella, who volunteers for Guildhall Art Gallery as a painting conservator! I began working for Guildhall Art Gallery in November 2022 as I am an aspiring painting conservator who was looking for an opportunity to see this essential work be completed first hand....

Nadine

Nadine

Meet Nadine! She first volunteered with Voluntary Action Islington for university and has learned so much from the experience. See below for some words from Nadine!After working in a primary school for nine years to work around the children, I embarked on my degree as...

Advocacy for All

Advocacy for All

Advocacy for All In this video we see Mark, Miranda and Justine on the Bexley All Stars Keep Fit group for people with learning disabilities. Also, see below for some words from Advocacy for All.'Established in 1997, Advocacy for All (AfA) is a people focused charity...

Lucy

Lucy

Lucy - The Felix Project Lucy works on the volunteer team for the largest food redistribution charity in London - The Felix Project! The Felix Project delivers millions of meals to Londoners every year, and they're always looking for extra volunteers.  If you'd like...

Lorelai

Lorelai

Lorelai - Food Poverty Volunteer "Food brings people together..." Lorelai has a real passion for combatting food poverty, and has a variety of volunteer roles that do just this - she works with Hornsey Food Bank, Haringey Community Food Network, The Ok Foundation, and...

Christina

Christina

Christina - Living Under One Sun Christina founded an organisation called The Ok Foundation, which helps disadvantaged local residents in Haringey. Volunteering brings Christina so much joy!Discover more Find out more about The Ok Foundation.  Has Christina’s story...

Chris

Chris

Chris - Living Under One Sun Chris runs an aquaponics course at Living Under One Sun, giving local residents practical food-growing skills!Discover more Find out more about Living Under One Sun.  Has Chris’ story inspired you? By volunteering, you could be one of...

Jay

Jay

Jay - Edible London Jay has volunteered for a number of organisations in Tottenham. He finds it more rewarding than paid work! Check out his story.Discover more Find out more about Edible London. Find out more about Selby Food Trust.   Has Jay’s story inspired...

Teresa

Teresa

Teresa - Living Under One Sun Teresa started volunteering in the gardens at Living Under One Sun and it led to some paid work! Check out Teresa's story!Discover more Find out more about Living Under One Sun.   Has Teresa’s story inspired you? By volunteering, you...

Esteban

Esteban

Esteban - Living Under One Sun Esteban found Living Under One Sun by accident one day and has been volunteering there ever since! He works on the social media for the organisation, and is also the secretary of the Young People's Forum.Discover more Find out more about...

Mark

Mark

Mark - Living Under One Sun Mark does a range of volunteering activities for Living Under One Sun. Check out his video to find out about his work, as well as some interesting information on the monetary value of volunteering.Discover more Find out more about Living...

Paige

Paige

Paige started at the Befriending service for university, and carried on after university finished. Check out her story!

Pamela

Pamela

Pamela has been volunteering for 17 years, and currently volunteers as a befriender for Volunteer Centre Sutton!

Sue

Sue

From organising walking groups in local parks to joining in with activities with families, Sue offers her time as a volunteer in her local community. Discover what Sue enjoys most about volunteering in Sutton…

Gordon

Gordon

Gordon is a befriender at Volunteer Centre Sutton as a way to give back to his community – check out his story here!

Harry

Harry

Harry is originally from Hong Kong, and is now a befriender in London! Check out his story – he’s a lifeline for London.

Launa

Launa

Before retirement, Launa was a healthcare professional. Now, she continues to use her skills as a befriender.

Haringey food volunteers

Haringey food volunteers

From making connections to getting active, there’s so many reasons to volunteer! Find out how Haringey food volunteers make it happen!

Lucy

Lucy

Check out Lucy’s story, and find out what she does as a volunteer for Your Space Sutton.

Philip

Philip

Philip volunteers as a gardener at Your Space Sutton and loves spending time there. Check out Philip’s volunteering story….

Izzy

Izzy

Through volunteering, Izzy found that it has helped her just as much as it can help others – check out her story!