Four ways to find out what volunteering with us actually looks like
We’ve been knocking on doors in Tower Hamlets since 1947, befriending older neighbours who would otherwise spend their week without seeing anyone. We’re recruiting. And rather than ask you to commit to anything sight unseen, we’re running four informal sessions across Volunteers’ Week where you can come and ask whatever you want.
No pressure to sign up on the day.
The sessions
Tuesday 2 June, 1pm – 3pm — in person at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL. The full afternoon, drop in any time. Tea and biscuits.
Thursday 4 June, 10am – 11am — online. The daytime option for people joining from home, between school runs, or fitting it around carer responsibilities.
Thursday 4 June, 6pm – 7pm— online. The evening option for people in work or with daytime commitments.
Saturday 6 June, 10am – 11am — online. The weekend option for people who can’t make weekdays at all.
What you’ll learn
– What befriending actually involves, week to week
– The four roles we’re recruiting for: Face-to-face Befriender, Telephone Befriender, Get-Together Host, Transport Buddy
– How matching works, what training looks like, what support you get
– The honest answers to anything you want to ask
How to book
Call 020 3007 9120 or email [email protected] Tell us which session and we’ll send you the joining link (for online) or confirm your seat (for in-person).
Or apply directly any time at thfn.org.uk/volunteer-form
Know someone who’d be interested? Please pass this on. A retired neighbour, a colleague between roles, a student looking for community experience, anyone with a couple of hours a week and the inclination to spend them well.
Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours · Charity 1099403 · Knocking on doors since 1947