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2nd Hook Scout and Guide Band
The Band was formed in 1967 and draws its members from the local scout, guide and brownie groups. The musicians ages range from 8 to 25 and they form the band which
caters for a junior and a senior section. The young people are taught brass, percussion and wind instruments and often lead parades plus entertaining the public. Their core values are taken from the Scout and Guide way of life. To help get the most out of their instruments the young band members require 1:1 tutoring. By assisting the bandleader you will be teaching the Junior Band up to Grade 1 or 2. Senior Band members need a higher degree of technical knowledge and already play at the equivalent of Grade 3 or above, however, they would benefit so much more with someone guiding them. This is a great opportunity and a fun way to learn music whilst helping someone with their music skills.For more information contact Alex
Age Concern - Rayleigh House
Age Concern, Raleigh House, is based in New Malden in a beautiful setting and grounds. The centre has a lovely new dining room, with many facilities for all their members. The Age Concern mission is to enable older people in the borough to live with choice, dignity and independence. You can teach members IT and Internet - 'On-line Shopping', take part in their ‘In-Touch’ scheme contacting housebound people by phone, teach members to use mobile phones, assist with lunches chat to members
For more information contact Alex
Back to School
The ‘Back to School’ project is KUSU’s school liaison scheme, providing volunteering opportunities in local primary, secondary and special needs schools.The opportunities range from one-off to long term. Many of the schools need general help in class or with lunchtime or after school clubs. If you have a particular area of skill or interest, the teachers would love you to share this with their pupils, by running a workshop of just talking to them. For more information contact Celina
Bedelsford School
Bedelsford School provides a stimulating environment for pupils aged 2 - 17 years with a wide range of physical disabilities and a variety of complex needs. Founded in 1905, the school has evolved to meet the changing needs of children who require a range of therapies alongside their education. The school caters for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as those who need expert medical support, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, speech and language teaching and occupational therapy. There are a range of ways that volunteers can get
involved at this lovely school. You can provide support with classroom based activities, sports lessons, school productions and swimming trips. Volunteers are needed to support the physiotherapist sessions and could work alongside the various other therapists based at the school. Anyone who could run specialist activities like photography or hair and make up sessions would be welcomed. Or you might chose just to spend half an hour over a lunch hour chatting and socialising with the pupils. For more information contact Celina
Dysart After School Club
Dysart is a special needs school for children aged 4 - 19 years with severe learning disabilities. The school runs a popular after school club for the children offering opportunities for them to get involved in a range ofactivities like cycling, swimming, trampoline, sports, bouncy castle and music and movement. Volunteers are needed to help deliver a range of activities with high quality care in a fun way that is reflective to the needs of the young people accessing the service. Volunteers will be working alongside professional play workers and responsibilities will include helping to set up and prepare the rooms, activities and plans for the sessions, and working as part of a team to support the young people attending the club. For more information contact Alex
The Holly Lodge Centre
The Holly Lodge Centre is situated in scenic Richmond Park and attached to an old farmhouse. The aim of the centre is to provide everyone, no matter what their ability or background, with the opportunity to enjoy and learn about Richmond Park, including its wildlife and fascinating history. The experience should be fun as well as educational and this is very much in evidence when being taught in a Victorian classroom. There are many opportunities available at the centre: Classroom Assistants, Creative Artists, Interpretational Actors / Drama Students, Gardeners / Teachers
There are also possibilities to carry out research on the park or help write scripts for the interpretational actors. For more information contact Alex
Learn English At Home
LEAH trains and supports volunteer tutors teaching non-English speaking residents who, for various reasons, are unable to attend English classes (e.g. have young children at home or a disability). Roles areas follows: Volunteer Tutor visits a student’s home once a week to teach them English. Students are often isolated and benefit hugely from the one-to-one help. They focus on practical language e.g. for shopping, handling money, attending a doctor’s appointment and travelling on public transport. Admin Assistant: LEAH are looking for someone to help in their small, friendly office. The volunteer will provide vital support for the project, whilst acquiring useful work experience. For more information contact Alex
MEND
MEND is a lifestyle change programme for over-weight children and their families. It tries to reduce obesity levels through a combination of exercise, knowledge and nutrition. It runs projects for kids of 8-11 years in Kingston combining an hour of water or land-based exercise, and an hour of theory. MEND are looking for people to help publicise the programme, and to help run the classes. The class role would involve helping set up the activities, assisting with the exercises (joining in if you like!) and helping children/ parents with the theory sessions.The publicity role would involve helping MEND spread the word about the scheme, and collect and record the children’s data to track their progress. For more information contact Alex. Unfortunately this opportunity is currently full, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please refer to the directory for similar opportunities that may be of interest.
MeWe Arts and Education
MeWe's aim is to educate and uplift young people through performing arts and culturally based education. Through the celebration of African and Afro-Caribbean culture they promote diversity and community cohesion. The MeWe Youth Theatre Company was recently awarded Youth Theatre Company of 2006.
They also deliver international development work in Southern Africa via education and ICT projects in rural communities. To fund its activities, MeWe engages in Social Enterprise, delivering English and Open Source Software training. A young and vibrant organisation with conscience. The opportunities are numerous: Teaching assistants to help research and create multi-cultural school education pack, Accounting & Bookkeeping assistants, Youth Theatre Production Team, Finance & Marketing assistants, Illustrator/Animator/Media. For more information contact Alex
RBK Reading and Number Partner ProjectThe Youth Inclusion Participation Service in Kingston aims to support children, teachers, schools and parents in the area of special needs. Part of this work involves managing the Reading and Number Partner Project which supports young people with their reading and number work in various schools across the borough. The aims of the project are to encourage pupils to enjoy reading and numeracy and to help raise levels of achievement and confidence. Volunteers spend time in a local primary or secondary school working with individuals or pairs of pupils, aged 6 - 13 years. These weekly sessions involve hearing children read and helping them carry out mathematical activities and games. The schools provide an induction, along with materials and activities and ongoing support. For more information contact Celina
Spartan Swimming Club
The Spartan Swimming Club for the physically disabled has been going for over 50 years. The club provides valuable support to physically disabled swimmers from 5 to 80 years of age. The disabilities can range from cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, amputees, stroke victims or sight/hearing impairment. The volunteer must be happy to swim up and down the pool with their partner offering them guidance and support. Very often their partner will lack confidence in the water and will therefore need lots of encouragement. In the case of blind partners you may find that they need to be lead as well as vital swimming supervision. For more information contact Alex
Student Financial Services
The Money Doctors is part of a nationwide initiative in both Further and Higher Education aimed at improving the financial capability of students and young people. At Kingston University, the Money Doctors are part of the Student Funding Service based in Cooper House. They are Money Advisors, able to offer students help and guidance on financial issues. Assisting the Student Funding Money Doctors to promote good ‘financial health’ amongst students by means of mentoring, working with groups and helping in outreach events run by the Money Doctors throughout the year. For more information contact Alex
Tolworth Junior School
Tolworth Junior is a community school for boys and girls aged 7 – 11 years. It is a very welcoming and friendly school that has adapted a hands-on and inclusive approach, using a wide range of methods to improve the quality of the children’s experience at TJS. There are five different roles at Tolworth Junior that volunteers can take part in. Depending on your interests and experience, your can help in a more general setting, or if you prefer, in one-to-one sessions outside the classroom. Each role allows you to use various qualities so that you can work to your strengths, and share your knowledge with the children in fun and exciting ways. The five roles that you can take part in are classroom support, club support, learning mentor, library assistant and lunchtime playleader. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like more information about the roles and getting involved, then contact Celina
Young People’s Services
The Young People’s Service works with young people in the borough over the age of 13 and their services include social workers, the youth offending team, a substance misuse worker, the young living website and teen pregnancy workers. There two roles available: Administrative Assistant: The role involves supporting the work of the team with office based assistance: filing, typing letters, organising, data entry, answering calls, restocking leaflets and sending emails. These tasks would be quite flexible, and the volunteer would have access to a computer. Teen Dreem helper: Teendream is an under 18 club night which usually runs 4 times a year during half-term and school holidays, and takes place at The Works nightclub in Kingston. Volunteers help run the juice bar, which involves making (non alcoholic) cocktails and ensuring the bar area is kept clean and free from used glasses. For more information contact Alex
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