Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours · 1 – 7 June 2026
Every befriending visit, every cup of tea, every phone call that breaks a long silence — none of it happens without our volunteers.
This week we say thank you. And we invite new people to join us.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could volunteer with us — or you know someone who’s been thinking about it — we’re holding four informal recruitment sessions. Come and ask anything. There’s no obligation to sign up on the day.
The roles we’re recruiting for
Most volunteers visit one older neighbour weekly or fortnightly for around an hour. Others prefer phone befriending or helping at events. Full training, expenses paid, ongoing support. You can download a full role description here
- Face-to-face Befriender — weekly or fortnightly home visits. Tea, conversation, walks.
- Telephone Befriender — a regular weekly phone call. Deceptively powerful.
- Get-Together Host — help us run our monthly social: chairs, welcomes, tea.
- Transport Buddy — accompany an older neighbour to appointments or events.
Languages we especially need
If you speak Bengali, Sylheti, Somali or Cantonese, please get in touch. Older neighbours are waiting for a befriender in their first language.
Recruitment sessions
In person — Tuesday 2 June, 1pm to 3pm
St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL.
Informal afternoon. Tea and biscuits provided.
Online — Thursday 4 June, 10am to 11am
Daytime session for those joining from home.
Online — Thursday 4 June, 6pm to 7pm
Evening session for those in work or with daytime commitments.
Online — Saturday 6 June, 10am to 11am
Weekend option for those who can’t make weekdays.
To book: call 020 3007 9120 or email [email protected]
Or apply directly any time at via our online volunteer form