Newham's Volunteers began in 2004 using the 2012 bid as a
'hook' to engage local people to participate in volunteering. With
the importance of the bid and the potential that the 2012 Games
could bring to Newham, it was crucial that there were volunteer
ambassadors that could "spread the word." Since then, more than
2800 people have signed up to the programme, which continues to
grow. The programme has been developed to deliver three main
services for volunteers in Advice and Guidance; Training and
Personal Development and Volunteering Opportunities.
Opportunities for volunteering in the council
include:
Park
Constabulary, Library Assistants, Games Ambassadors, Healthy Eating
Champions, Benefit Champions, Befrienders, Lunch Club Assistants,
Media Assistants, Volunteer Administrators, Drivers, Community
sport coachers, Child Care and a host of others. Volunteers will
get to meet new people, training opportunities and experience for
their CV.
Newham's Volunteers is also running the Personal Best programme for
those wishing to get back into employment.
Is
volunteering for me?
How to become a volunteer