08 November 2016
Enfield Council is urging staff, residents and politicians to support the North Enfield Foodbank. The Council is linking this call to Mitzvah Day, on which by Jewish tradition people give their time to help others. This year Mitzvah Day falls on 27th November.
Not that people are short of food only on one day a year. Over the last year the foodbank gave 5,807 three-day emergency food supplies to people in crisis. The reduction in the "benefits cap" which is currently.......
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20 October 2016
Vehicle Idling Action are recruiting volunteers to become Clean Air Champions in twelve London boroughs - including Enfield.
Join our Vehicle Idling Action campaign and be part of a movement to bring much needed positive environmental changes to our communities. Together we can spread awareness about the negative impacts of engine idling, creating long-term behavioural changes in drivers to immediately reduce localised air pollution.
We are establishing a team of enthusiastic, willing,.......
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26 September 2016
Following the success of our first 'Will Month' in June 2016, we are delighted to announce that we will be launching another free-wills campaign in November 2016.
During this campaign we will be working with a selection of local solicitors who are offering their time free of charge to write a basic will in exchange for either a donation to North London Hospice, or a pledge to leave a gift to us in your will.
We are also holding an information clinic on October 6 at 4pm at North London Hospice.......
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26 August 2016
You will be matched with a patient who will need someone to visit regularly, bringing a smile and much needed support!
Duties will include:
Befriending: Providing a friendly conversation and companionship
Sitting: Providing a visit to do a specific task that could make all the difference
Good Neighbour: Providing a visit to do a specific task that could make all the difference
Please contact Cheryl-lee Broadfoot, Community Volunteers Coordinator, North London Hospice, on.......
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25 August 2016
ENFIELD TALKING NEWSPAPERA FREE SERVICE FOR BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS
If you know a blind or visually impaired person in Enfield who would enjoy a free weekly recording of articles from our local newspapers as well as other useful information, please get in touch! Call us on 020 8805 6578 or email:
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23 August 2016
A North London-based charity which provides support for women who are victims of domestic or sexual violence is teaming up with Enfield Council to raise awareness of abusive relationships among women who may not recognise the warning signs until it is too late.
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21 July 2016
The Royal Voluntary Service is hoping to recruit volunteers for a Home Library Service.
If you would like to help us support older and disabled people who can't get out to the library to receive their much loved reading and audio materials, please contact us.
We need people to help select books as well as drivers to deliver them.
Expenses will be covered and all that is needed are people with about four hours a week or month to spare.
For more information on the RVS see.......
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27 June 2016
Enfield Libraries are launching the 2016 Summer Reading Challenge - The Big Friendly Read - on the green outside Enfield Town Library on Saturday 16th July. And they are still looking for volunteer Summer Reading Ambassadors.
The launch event is completely free and will feature local authors reading, performing and signing their books.
The Ambassador roles will be a great opportunity for people who would like to go into teaching or other types of work with children. To find out.......
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26 April 2016
We reported a while back about the call from the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS - formerly the WRVS) for new volunteers to deliver library books to homes - a replacement for the mobile library service.
The RVS volunteers will deliver books and audio materials to older and disabled people who find it difficult to visit a library. Volunteers will need their own transport and will be required for approximately four hours a week. However, if you don't have your own car there will.......
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25 April 2016
Please would you consider becoming a volunteer driver for North London Hospice.
We urgently require drivers to collect patients from their homes to attend clinical and therapy appointments at our sites in Finchley and Winchmore Hill.
We will:
Provide training
Arrange your DBS check
Reimburse your mileage costs.
Please call / email Manjit on 020 8343 8841 Ext 2102
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12 April 2016
Many of you will have heard about the plans of the Friends of Broomfield Park to create a wildlife pond and a community growing space in the park. Well, it is about to happen.
Do you fancy helping to create the new wildlife pond and community growing space in Broomfield Park?
The pond and growing space will be located between the tennis courts and the orchard.
The location of the growing space and wildlife pond - and what they might look like
1. Marking out, stripping the turf and.......
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04 April 2016
Noah’s Ark children's hospice is keen to recruit a diverse pool of volunteers who are able to meet the needs of our families. No matter what you do as a volunteer, you are playing a crucial part in supporting the care and services we provide to children and families. We also aim to provide you with a valuable volunteering experience that enables you to develop your knowledge and skills.
Volunteers need to be 16 years old or over. If you are under 16, please get in touch with our.......
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29 March 2016
North London Samaritans are looking for a new voluntary Treasurer - someone with an accountancy background.
The role will cover producing Annual Accounts, Noms claims, preparing the Annual report, making Gift Aid claims, doing any Corporation tax returns, renewing the insurance policy annually, preparing management accounts, and supporting the book keeper.
The treasurer will be a support volunteer, so not involved in directly supporting callers, and will be a trustee of the charity,
If you.......
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15 March 2016
Haven House children's hospice has published Vision 2020, its strategy for the next five years, during which time it hopes to expand the number of children it can care for.
Vision 2020
Vision 2020 is our first five-year strategy since the hospice opened in 2003.
In this time we have been there for over 600 families, ensuring that they are not alone when caring for a child with a life-limiting condition.
This would not have been possible without the help of our donors and partners within.......
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06 March 2016
Our youth centres offer excellent volunteering opportunities for adults aged 18 and over.
If you can commit to a 6 to 12 month period at an after school, evening or weekend session we can help you gain valuable skills and experience of working with young people aged 11-19 (and up to 24 with a learning difficulty or disability).
Some of the youth activities you would be assisting with include:
sport and recreation
dance and music
health education
personal development and.......
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30 January 2016
Positive people from the local community needed - could you spare two to four hours a week for a year to help turn a child's life round?
This is the question that Chance UK is posing. By becoming a Chance UK mentor you would be helping inspire a primary school child with behavioural difficulties, who otherwise when a little older might find themself drawn into anti-social or criminal activity.
And the benefits are not all one-way. The work can be tremendously personally rewarding.......
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28 January 2016
Can you be a good neighbour? North London Hospice is seeking volunteers to befriend patients in their own homes. Over 70% of people with a life-limiting diagnosis prefer to receive their care at home. Many of these patients are isolated, or have families or carers who would appreciate a friendly smile and some support.
You can make a difference by volunteering a few hours of your time – full training and supervision provided.
For more information, please join us at our community tea.......
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24 January 2016
North London Samaritans have got through the first stage of a submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the "Tin Tabernacle" in Bowes Park for use as a call centre and community centre. To succeed in Stage 2 they need to prove that there is sufficient demand from community groups and other organisations who would wish to hire such a hall.
The "Tin Tabernacle" is otherwise known as Shaftesbury Hall and is situated in Herbert Road, very close to Bowes Park station. Originally.......
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06 January 2016
The Enfield Young People’s Project (EYPP) is an innovative programme that works with young people to develop self-esteem and build up the skills they need to resist peer pressure, avoid risky situations and make safe and informed choices.
If you are over 18 you can volunteer to support the young people taking part in this rewarding programme.
The next project starts in March 2016 and will run every Tuesday and / or Wednesday for 13 weeks during school term time.
Full training will be.......
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10 December 2015
Everyone could do with a hero in their life and Enfield Council is launching a campaign to encourage more residents to volunteer their free time and help make the borough a better place for everyone.
It is estimated that 40 per cent of the population volunteer their time and Enfield Council wants more people to join this dedicated band of Enfield Heroes and encourage more people to help make a real difference to their communities by helping out in ways which include helping those more.......
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