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Remember Remember to Volunteer this November
If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one
- Mother Teresa
It's that time of year again. 
If you fancy doing a little gift wrapping and have a few hours to spare in Dec, why not sign up and help raise funds to support volunteering in Croydon. 
Find out more here

We're looking for volunteers with interest in gardening and basic gardening skills to share their love and knowledge as well as provide role models for the children from nearby schools and the community at large
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church aspires to be a place that enables everyone in the community to engage with God’s heart and experience full life
 
We are looking for a logical minded and organised individual to plan and coordinate the delivery of 100 hampers across the south of the borough of Croydon
The Garwood Foundation promotes the care, welfare, and advancement of education of adults and children having cerebral palsy and other disabilities, particularly those living in the London Boroughs of Croydon, Sutton and Bromley
 
Join our School as a School Governor and work together to ensure that there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK
Administration volunteer
Help provide administrative support to the Volunteer Co-ordinator
Safer Ageing Volunteer
Help provide support to older people within the local community from abuse, harm and exploitation
Guiding Hands Organisation CIC provides mothers and vulnerable adults with advice, support and help through tailored training and workshops
 
Do you like working with children? Do you have experience entertaining babies and toddlers? Then, this is the opportunity for you
Neighbourhood Watch Croydon aims to bring neighbours together to create strong, friendly, active communities where crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely to happen
 
Join Neighbourhood Watch Croydon as a Treasurer aiding in the running and improvement of a charity that strives to keep the Croydon community safe
The Be Different365 Foundation is dedicated to helping children, families, and communities across the country reach their fullest potential
 
Help support activities for children and families such as arts and craft, cookery, culture and heritage, drama, gardening and physical sporting
Age UK Croydon run an extensive range of activities and services to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of older people in Croydon
Befriender
Support older adults by alleviating loneliness and increasing self-confidence by making weekly or fortnightly visits to a client living in the borough of Croydon
Lend-a-Hand 'Bank' Volunteering
Become a Lend-a-Hand 'bank' volunteer and use your time to help older people with one-off tasks, or short-term mentoring, improving the wellbeing and independence of clients, as and when available on a casual basis
The Food Chain provides nutrition services including essential groceries, communal eating sessions, cookery classes and nutrition advice to people living with HIV
 
Christmas Day Hamper Deliveries
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver our Christmas hampers and bring a smile to those who may be feeling isolated at this time of year

For further information, click the link here or for any queries, please email Clare at volunteering@foodchain.org.uk
EVENT
Families and carers of Children aged 0-5 in Croydon are invited to our animal themed event!

Wednesday 24th November
10-4pm
Croydon Centrale Shopping Centre (outside House of Fraser)

All Children will receive three animal themed books gifted by Hachette UK!
#HungryLittleMinds

More Information
HERE
How to Book a Face to Face or Telephone Appointment
If you would like to talk to someone about volunteering locally, you are welcome to book a telephone appointment with one of our helpful advisors.
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
TUESDAY AM AND THURSDAY PM

Please follow the link for more information on how to book an appointment: 
https://cvalive.org.uk/volunteering/booking-a-confidential-appoint/

CVA Active Communities Hub Launch


Come along and try out various exercises in our FREE Taster Session 

For more information, click here

Positive Growth Mindset Creative Activities


Activities runs for families on 1st and 3rd Saturday's of each month term-time

For more information, click here

Financial and Literacy Workshops for Young People and Families


Case study-based workshops

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

croydon.simplyconnect.uk
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