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When September Ends, Volunteering Continues

Act as if what you do makes a difference... It does

- William James

Aphasia Reconnect aims to create a peer support network of people living with aphasia, and acquired communication disability, to achieve a life well lived, discover opportunity, develop confidence and find well-being and mutual engagement within the wider community

Communication Support Volunteer
As a volunteer, you will provide communication to our group members by working in partnership with facilitators with aphasia by making them feel welcome, and support the facilitators with key written words and individuals who need extra help
Association of Jamaica UK Trust engages in fundraising activities to finance work supporting children in Africa and the Caribbean. They support a weekly support group for older adults of African and Caribbean descent and membership welfare

Befriending Co-ordinator
Use your delegation, leadership and communication skills to help co-ordinate Association of Jamaican UK Trust's befriending service, improving the welfare of Jamaican people
CareDogs charity seeks to solve social isolation in older people through dog adoption, a befriending network and local community support

CareDogs Volunteer
A volunteer would commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to help walk the dog and also catch up/befriend their CareDogs client
Croydon Running Sisters are a friendly group of women who run every Saturday morning at 10 am, come rain, shine, or even snow, if it's safe to run!

Website and Email Supporter
Have you the skills needed in order to enhance our website? If so, we would love to hear from you
Frylands Wood focuses on outdoor adventure, managed in a way which encourages and enables as many young people as possible to enjoy and experience the benefits of the natural environment

Volunteer Centre Admin/Receptionist
Great all around voluntary role within the scout association including admin and customer service where good communication skills would be extremely beneficial
Optimism Supported Housing is dedicated to empowering people, rebuild lives, maximised potentials, and transforming communities

Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an administrative assistant to ensure the efficient operation of the office
Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a friendly, safe meeting place offering practical assistance to all asylum seekers and refugees

Trustee/Treasurer Volunteer
Use your acumen to benefit an incredible charity which does great work for refugee and asylum seekers and become a Trustee/ Treasurer Volunteer
Safe Families offer hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers; we do this primarily, but not exclusively, with and through local churches

Connect Friend
Volunteers will provide virtual befriending maintain friendly contact with families to help them feel connected and to reduce isolation
Age UK Croydon run an extensive range of activities and services to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of older people in Croydon

Mentor
Help older people to identify personal goals and supports them to achieve these
Befriender
Support older adults by alleviating loneliness and isolation, by making weekly or fortnightly visits to clients living in the borough of Croydon
Tech Befriender
Support older people in learning how to use technology for emails, internet browsing, and messaging and video apps, via laptops, tablets or mobile phones
Water Aid is working to provide clean water in countries and areas that desperately need help to protect themselves against the effects of COVID-19

WaterAid Speaker
We’re looking for people who can deliver webinars from home, informing people about our important work and inspiring them to take action
Croydon Community Leaders want to help local residents who want to be more active in community matters have a real impact with all resources available

Admin Executive
We're looking for someone to handle general administrative duties including answering emails, implementing administrative systems and managing databases
Volunteer Centre Croydon are teaming up with CAYSH to work with young people facing homelessness in London, providing safe homes and support to enable them to achieve their potential

Young Person Mentor
Help mentor a young person from home during the current crisis and beyond. Shaping someones life with support and guidance (this role is with CVA)
Volunteer Centre Croydon are teaming up with Mencap to work on improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and to ensure that they are valued equally, listened to and included

Volunteer Buddy - Learning Disabilities
Become a volunteer buddy for someone with a learning disability. Improving your life and there's through interaction, guidance and joy (this role is with CVA)
Information Sessions on Volunteering
There are currently no information sessions at the moment, however watch this space.
How to Book an Telephone Appointment
If you would like to talk to someone about volunteering locally, you are welcome to book an telephone appointment with one of our helpful advisors.

Please follow the link for more information on how to book an appointment: 
https://cvalive.org.uk/volunteering/booking-a-confidential-appoint/
Social Groups & Activities
Why not have a look at activities taking place in Croydon 
Croydon Gets Active - Exercise during COVID-19

We want everyone to stay safe and healthy whilst they are in isolation, so please join in the online activities provided by our wonderful community partners

For more information, click here
Healthy Living
Looking to access services
Children’s & Young People’s Counselling

The children and young person's team offer help in a variety of ways:

1:1 counselling/support in homes and in schools;
Opportunities for families to share some grief activities together;
When appropriate, group activity sessions with a focus on loss and bereavement;
Advice and support to staff in schools;
Telephone support when visits are not possible;

For more information, click here
Advice, Support and Self Help
Find support and advice services
Online Mentoring Programme for Young People

Palace for Life are engaging with young people in different formats including its new Palace Pad Chat for young people age 12-25 with either a PS4 or Xbox. This provides an opportunity to receive mentoring with a member of staff whilst gaming and can reinforce or translate Government messages that may have been misunderstood

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

croydon.simplyconnect.uk
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