Volunteering

Organisation:	Redbridge Concern for Mental Health
Hours:	Monday to Friday
Location:	Tea Bar, Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, IG3 8XJ
The Opportunity:	To gain customer service experience within a mental health setting with the opportunity to complete food hygiene course. To gain skills working with people in a friendly environment and to work as part of a small team. Good communication skills, friendly and approachable
What does it involve?	Preparing hot drinks and light snacks, handling money and general cleaning duties.
Contact:	Shilpa
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Organisation:	Redbridge Concern For Mental Health
Hours:	2 hours per week
Location:	Various sites in Redbridge
The Opportunity:	To work one-to-one with a person who has a mental health problem; provide emotional and social support with the aim of increasing independence and quality of life.
Skills/Qualifications:	Needs to be patient, non-judgemental and sensitive to the needs of others.
Contact:	Martina Chana
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Organisation:	Redbridge Concern For Mental Health
Location:	98-100, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD
What are Charity Trustees?	Charity trustees are the people who are legally responsible for the overall running and management of a charity.
We are looking for:	Individuals who identify with the needs of people experiencing and recovering from mental health problems; work effectively in a team; feel comfortable with making policy decisions and have a basic understanding of or a willingness to learn how charities work
What does it involve?:	As a Concern trustee you can look forward to serving and forging links within the local Redbridge community and influencing the design, delivery and management of services. Trustee meetings are held in the evening on average every 6 weeks.
Contact:	Margaret Summers
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Organisation:	Forest Farm Peace Garden
About Us	Find out how you can get involved with Forest Farm Peace Garden. Forest Farm Peace Garden aim to work with a broad cross-section of the local community to promote mental and physical health, social inclusion, intercultural awareness, and environmental sustainability. There are many ongoing projects in the Garden- growing organic vegetables, caring for fruit and berry trees, working with our beehives, tending the herb garden and organising workshops and events that welcome and share skills with the community. Forest Farm Peace Garden is a volunteer led organisation, and aim to provide their volunteers with useful skills, positive experiences and a friendly community- Please get in touch with Mairead to find out how you can get involved.
Hours:	Not stated. Introductory sessions are 2-3 hours long.
Location:	Forest Farm Peace Garden, Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, Essex, IG6 2XL
Contact:	Mairead (Volunteer Enquiries) or Natalie (General Enquiries)
Telephone:	(Mairead) or (Natalie) or leave a message on
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