Westminster Connects Introduction to Volunteering Session

If you want to discover how volunteering can fit your life, boost your skills, and connect you with your community, join our interactive session designed to help you find the perfect volunteer role for you!

What to expect:

• Warm welcome and ice breaker: Meet fellow participants, share your interests, and get energised for the session
• Explore volunteering opportunities: Learn about different roles, organisations, and the benefits of volunteering
• Training and support: Find out about induction, ongoing training, and the support available to volunteers, especially for parents
• Personal reflection: Take part in an exercise to identify your goals, interests, and lifestyle, helping you pinpoint your ideal volunteering opportunity
• Westminster Connects Platform introduction: Get a guided tour of our volunteering platform and discover how to find and apply for roles
• Hear from volunteers and organisations: Enjoy a presentation from a current volunteer or organisation - see what a day in their life looks like
• Interactive group activities: Work together on real-life case studies to design the ideal volunteer role for various scenarios
• Q&A and drop-in chat: Ask questions, get personalised advice, and book a one-on-one chat to explore roles that suit you
• Refreshments and networking: Enjoy a break, chat with others, and share your experiences

Location: The Exchange at Ernest Harriss House, 61 Elgin Avenue, Maida Hill, London W9 2DB

Getting here: The 36, 228 and 328 buses stop on Elgin Avenue, a three-minute walk from The Exchange. Westbourne Park station (Circle line, Hammersmith & City line) and Maida Vale (Bakerloo line) are each a 13-minute walk from The Exchange.

Please arrive from 5.45pm for refreshments with a 6pm start.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 07971 026 036.