A new initiative has been launched to strengthen Royal Greenwich communities and provide opportunities for positive change by backing local ways to volunteer, repurpose and donate.
Coinciding with Volunteer Week, we’re launching Community Supports Greenwich to make it easier for residents to find opportunities to give back to their community.
Through the work of Greenwich Supports, our cost of living campaign, and the Cost of Living Taskforce, we pledged to get more residents volunteering.
Our local partner Volunteer Centre Greenwich already works with local organisations to connect willing volunteers with charity and community groups who need a hand.
There are volunteering opportunities across Royal Greenwich and the surrounding areas – from fundraising for Greenwich & Bexley Hospice by selling items on Ebay, to calling someone who is isolated and could use a friend.
Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Council said: “We are proud to launch this initiative which will have a direct impact on local communities. Community Supports will show how willing our residents are to step up, even if just for one hour a week.
“Alongside the extensive work the Council is doing to support people through hardship, we hope to encourage a ‘communities supporting communities’ approach, allowing those who can, to give back. There is so much that we can do to support our neighbours and wider community and its time we step up to the challenge.”
Linda – Community Champion Volunteer
Linda is a Community Champion Volunteer who supported the NHS in its efforts to encourage vaccinations.
During the week the Volunteer Centre is running a series of roadshows to mark this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire.’
Find out more at:
Friday 2 June, 10am to 4pm outside Asda, Charlton SE7 7ST
Saturday 3 June, 12.30 to 2.30pm at the Thamesmead Volunteering Festival at the Moorings Socialable Club, Arnott Close, Thamesmead SE28 8BG
There will also be a Royal Greenwich Community Champions webinar on Monday 5 June from 12:30 to 1.20pm. It’s free to attend, and led by local partners Volunteers Centre Greenwich.
