Volunteering
Volunteering in Waltham Forest
Volunteering transforms communities. It brings people together, builds skills and creates lasting change. Whether you're looking to volunteer or need volunteers for your organisation, we can help.
Want to Volunteer?
Discover opportunities to give your time and skills to causes you care about in Waltham Forest. From one-off events to regular commitments, hands-on roles to professional support – there's a volunteering opportunity for everyone.
Our local social purpose organisations – charities, community groups, social enterprises and more – all benefit from the energy and dedication of volunteers.
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Need Volunteers?
If your organisation is looking to recruit volunteers, our volunteering portal can help you reach motivated local people ready to support your work. We support volunteer recruitment for all types of social purpose organisations – charities, CICs, social enterprises and community groups alike.
Register your opportunities – List your volunteering roles on our portal to reach potential volunteers across the borough.
Get support – We can help you develop your volunteer programme, from recruitment to retention.
Access training – Our training programme includes workshops on volunteer management, safeguarding and creating great volunteer experiences.
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Volunteering Resources
Whether you're new to involving volunteers or looking to improve your practice, we have resources to help:
• Volunteer policy templates
• Recruitment and selection guidance
• Induction and training tips
• Recognition and retention ideas
• Managing volunteers effectively
Employers
Interested in supporting employee volunteering in Waltham Forest? We can connect your team with local causes and create meaningful volunteering experiences. Get in touch to find out more.