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The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.

- Barack Obama

Latest Volunteering Opportunities

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research

Meet and Greet volunteer
Be apart of the meet and greet team at one of Cancer Research UK's race days and help to support runners and the life-saving work of cancer research

The Samaritans provide confidential and non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide

Listening Helper (Samaritans)
We need non-judgemental volunteers who can offer a sympathetic ear to telephone "befriend" any type of caller

The Croydon 60+ Club provides companionship, stimulation and lively conversation to all people aged 60+ in the Croydon area

Tea Maker
We would like someone to make tea for the members. The role will be making drinks, washing up the cups and talking to our members

Youth volunteering opportunites/Duke of Edinburgh Activity
Help us make our club a vibrant and freindly place where our members can enjoy a cup of tea, lunch and companionship.

Out for Good is a brand new, real-world social group for LGBT+ people with one thing in common, they want to make a real difference in their communities

Out for Good Pioneer - Local Branch Leadership Committee Member
As a volunteer, you will form part of the Leadership Committee and help to set up an Out for Good LGBT+ group in Croydon

Girlguiding Croydon is a part of Girlguiding, the largest organisation in the UK and offers an exciting programme of activities for girls and young women across Croydon

Girlguiding Croydon has various volunteering roles including Administrator, Unit Helpers and Assistant Leaders in multiple locations

The Enterprise Swimming Club provides recreational swimming activities for disabled people with the object of improving their conditions of life regardless of their disability or age

Club Secretary
Meet people, help support disabled swimming and arrange and assist with social activities

Chartwell, part of the National Trust, welcomes visitors from across the UK and the world with the aim of engaging them with inspirational stories of Winston Churchill and his family

Chartwell Room Steward
Engaging and having conversations with visitors about Churchill and Chartwell that create both fun and meaningful visits

House Welcome Assistant
Become a house welcome assistant, providing a warm welcome to our visitors at Chartwell the home of Sir Winston Churchill

Parkinson's UK aims to support individuals affected by Parkinson's as well as their friends and family by providing better care treatment and quality of life

Committee Member
Become a committee member and help people with Parkinson's in your area

Age UK Croydon run an extensive range of activities and services to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of older people in Croydon

Telephone Helpline
Provide information and advice to Croydon residents, their families and carers, by telephone (and email) at our Age UK office based in Thornton Heath

Trustee
Become a Trustee and gain experience within a major UK charity whilst helping to govern its actions and improve its development within the Croydon area

The Alive Community Centre collects fresh food, bread and milk from local supermarkets and distributes them to needy families and individuals in the Croydon area

Lunch Club helper
We provide a cheap, healthy meal for people on Fridays and we need help to welcome people to the luncheon and make them feel comfortable

Croydon Vision works towards delivering a high quality service to blind and partially sighted people in the Croydon area

Volunteer Member Support Driver
To take visually impaired service users to and from their homes to Croydon Vision offices

Working Age Guide
Providing one on one support to people with visual impairment during activities

The Alzheimer's Society has a vision of a better, fairer world for people living with dementia

Fundraising Group member
Join the Alzheimer's Society Fundraising Group and meet new, interesting, like-minded people who are giving up their time to help fundraise for an extremely worthy cause

FareShare is the UK's largest food distribution charity, helping to support organisations such as children's breakfast clubs, community centres, homeless hostels and refuges

Community Fundraiser
Run events in your community to raise vital funds to support our work getting good food to good causes

Warehouse Assistant
Work in the warehouse to pick, pack and stack the daily deliveries of fresh food we receive from our food partners

Volunteer Centre Croydon is part of Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) a registered charity which supports, links and provides information services for Croydon's voluntary sector

Christmas Wrappers 2019
We are looking for energetic, friendly approachable people to help raise funds by wrapping Christmas presents for local customers

Leisure & Social Activities
Why not have a look at activities taking place in Croydon

Dentoh Karate

The Dentoh Karate sessions are held on
Tuesdays (7.00pm - 8.30pm)
and Fridays (7.30pm - 9.00pm)
It is open to Adults and children of 5years+

For more information, click here

Self Help
Looking to access services

Helpline for Young People

Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones

For more information, click here

Advice and Support Services
Find support and advice services

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is run by The South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC). The meetings are for those affected (and their families and carers) to come to talk to us and healthcare professionals

For more information, click here

Events

Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop

7 October 2019
10:00am — 2:00pm
Chatsworth Hall, 1 Chatsworth Road, Croydon CR0 1HE

Attendees will learn about the prevalence, myths and stereotypes of domestic abuse and how to identify them within the Islamic community as well as offer support. The event will involve presentations, case studies and informal discussions. This is a free event in partnership with the Strengthening Faith Institutions.

For more information, click here

Rocking With Rod

11 October 2019
7:30pm — 11:00pm
Chipstead Cricket Club, Shabden Park, Chipstead, Coulsdon CR5 3SF

Join us for a fun-packed evening with the amazing Gregory Dorrell as Rod Stewart.
“With his distinctive raspy voice, Greg has been professionally impersonating Rod Stewart for over 15 years. Greg recreates with amazing accuracy Rod Stewart’s international hits including; “Maggie May”, “You Wear It Well”, “Sailing”, “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)”, “Hot Legs”, “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” “Forever Young” and “Rhythm of My Heart”. Combine these iconic hits with authentic costumes and Greg’s natural charisma and you have a show that entertains audiences of all ages!”

Tickets £15 each or 2 for £20 (booking required)
All proceeds will help local people affected by cancer.

For more information, click here

The events and services listed above (and more) can be found on

www.connectwellcroydon.org.uk

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