VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN LONDON
With many young people looking at ways to enhance their CVs or simply gain a sense of fulfilment and pride, the numbers of 18-30 year olds volunteering in London are on a rise. This is excellent news for the large numbers of not-for-profit organisations throughout London.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, launched the new volunteering app aiming to get more people involved in volunteering initiatives throughout London on the occasion of London being named European City of volunteering 2016. The free app is aimed at "speed volunteering", matching busy Londoners with volunteering opportunities that will fit their lifestyle and available time frames.
So what are the best volunteering opportunities available in Spring 2016?
London Marathon
There are a wide variety of volunteers required to help the London Marathon function, from water bearers, to crowd control and cheerleaders.
TimeBank
A national volunteering charity. They re- cruit and train volunteers to motivate and inspire people to take action that changes the world.
With many young people looking at ways to enhance their CVs or simply gain a sense of fulfilment and pride, the numbers of 18-30 year olds volunteering in London are on a rise. This is excellent news for the large numbers of not-for-profit organisations throughout London.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, launched the new volunteering app aiming to get more people involved in volunteering initiatives throughout London on the occasion of London being named European City of volunteering 2016. The free app is aimed at "speed volunteering", matching busy Londoners with volunteering opportunities that will fit their lifestyle and available time frames.
So what are the best volunteering opportunities available in Spring 2016?
London Marathon
There are a wide variety of volunteers required to help the London Marathon function, from water bearers, to crowd control and cheerleaders.
TimeBank
A national volunteering charity. They re- cruit and train volunteers to motivate and inspire people to take action that changes the world.
The Passage
A welcoming and friendly shelter that caters and cares for over 200 homeless men and women in London, aimed at getting those without homes back on their feet. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home For those who love dogs, the residents of the dogs home welcome volunteers with happy faces and plenty of waggy tails. Roles include feeding, walking and helping with kennel duties. Hands on London Community based partnership that links wannabe volunteers with not for profit partners. Wide range of different opportunities available. GoodGym A great volunteering opportunity with over 80,000 varied and interesting possibilities from planting trees, to befriending an older person, there is something for everyone. For those looking to volunteer, search for the "Team London" app for further information, or ask about other volunteering opportunities in your area. |
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