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Start the New Year by becoming a Volunteer

You are never too old to reinvent yourself

- Steve Harvey

Bramley Hill Day Centre is a thriving day centre for adults with a range of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, sensory impairments and degenerative and acquired disabilities

Basic Maths/Literacy Tutor
Help manage a small group of our centre members with weekly basic maths and/or literacy skills
The Croydon 60+ Club provides companionship, stimulation and lively conversation to all people aged 60+ in the Croydon area

IT Instructor
Join Croydon Sixty Plus club as an IT instructor and give older people the skills to engage more fully in the modern world
Cruse Bereavement Care In Croydon offers support and counselling for bereaved residents living in Croydon Borough

Opportunity to train as Bereavement Supporter
A course to support volunteers that wish to sympathetically help those who are going through bereavement
Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) is a registered charity & umbrella organisation which supports, links and provides information services for Croydon's voluntary sector

Appropriate Adult
The AAV provides supports during interviews for young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained at the Police Custody Suite
Croydon University Hospital is an Acute Hospital Trust with A&E and is the main Croydon Health Service hospital site north of Croydon Town Centre

Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Volunteers
If you're passionate about faith, spirituality or just wishing to help others in need become a Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Volunteer for Croydon University Hospital
The David Lean Cinema is a 68 seat arts cinema located within Croydon Clocktower. Most screenings are now presented by the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign; a non-profit Community Interest Company.

Technical Operations Support
The David Lean cinema is looking for an enthusiastic, local person with a technical background to provide support to the Technical operations manager
Croydon Mencap represents the interests of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers within the London Borough of Croydon

Trustees and Treasurer
Provide support to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers as well as oversee the management of the Charity’s finances
Cre8 Football is a not-for-profit football organisation that works with children and young people between 5 to 14 years old, meeting sporting, social and educational needs

Volunteer Coordinator
Build your confidence, people management and administration skills whilst helping a non-profit organisation improve lives through exercise
Jigsaw4u is a charity working to support children and young people through trauma, loss and bereavement

Fundraising & Marketing
We are looking for enthusiastic people who can organise fundraising events, help us with corporate fundraising and come up with creative ways to help us raise money so we can continue helping children and young people
WeCare FullStop provide a broad range of services for people who are vulnerable, homeless or at risk of homelessness

Administrator
Help support with managing social media, marketing, editing policies and procedure, as well as normal admin tasks
South East Cancer Help Centre is a registered charity whose aim is to give patients and family members affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which might help them to cope with their situation
Art Teacher
A volunteer art teacher is required to teach a class once a week for the southeast cancer help centre members
Volunteer Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher is required to take one class a week, ensuring that classes are fun and fulfilling for the members
Leisure & Social Activities
Why not have a look at activities taking place in Croydon 

FRIDAY CLUB - for Seniors

All Seniors are welcome to the Friday Club each week for a cup of tea, chat and armchair exercises from 2.00pm - 5.00pm, at Shirley Community Centre, 28 Shrublands Ave, Croydon CR0 8JA

For more information, click here

Self Help
Looking to access services


Croydon Young People's Substance Misuse Service

A single drug and alcohol service offering support to young people across the borough. We understand that drugs or alcohol can affect many parts of your life. At Turning Point, we get to know you as a person, to understand exactly what you need to turn your life around. Croydon Young People's Substance Misuse Service is for anyone under 18 in Croydon with a drug or alcohol issue.

For more information, click here

Advice and Support Services
Find support and advice services

The Avanti Club

The Avanti Club provides a warm and welcoming environment for those experiencing mental health difficulties and connects you to each other for peer support, as well as to the wider community. There are weekly activities including providing information on important topics; creative arts sessions and physical group activities.

For more information, click here

News

Agylia Care test the app

Agylia Care is a free app for mobiles and tablets, which includes guides and videos on topics including Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, stroke, autism, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s care. Agylia Care provides information and tips to help people care and support themselves, family or friends.

Click here to read more

Events
Keeping it Wild

22 January 2020, 9:00am — 30 January 2020, 9:00am
London Wildlife Trust, Dean Bradley House, 52 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AF

Do you love wildlife and working outdoors? Are you practically minded and want to learn new skills? Have you thought about a career in nature conservation?

This is a unique chance for 16-25-year-olds to get stuck into a full-time, paid, three-month traineeship at one of our nature reserves across the capital. Each Trainee will receive a tax-free bursary of £4,095 for three months.

You’ll learn practical skills in urban nature conservation, community engagement, media, journalism and contribute to London Wildlife Trust communications.


For more information, click here
The Collective

31 January 2020
Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Rd, W9 2BE

The Collective is our accredited Artist Development Programme for aspiring musicians (vocalists, singers and MC’s from across London) between the ages 13-25 years old.

We are looking to recruit 15 young people who aspire to be artists but lack the confidence or opportunity to do so. The programme will provide a unique opportunity for young people to follow a guided path to gain skills and experience in creating, recording, and performing music.


For more information, click here
The events and services listed above (and more) can be found on 

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