Volunteer stories

Franco is a Team100 Burgess Sports volunteer

Franco started his volunteer journey by being referred to Team100 by our Community Southwark volunteer advice service. Franco has helped Team100 in their incredible efforts to transform lives, in an area and in a time where obesity and inactivity are prominent issues. Read more

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Free lunchtime professional lecture talks with LSBU Business School'

This series of free lunchtime talks (1pm – 2pm) will address & explore a new variety of relevant & topical issues…
International Women’s Day is on the 8 March!

International Women’s Day is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women across the globe, as well as raise awareness and rally for equality.
Draper Together is Hiring

Draper together are recruiting for a Theatre Artistic Coordinator and a Digital Community Coordinator
Take part in Southwark's consultation on private rented property licensing

Everyone’s participation is important, and they really want to hear the views of all of our residents as this can affect how we deliver on our commitment to ensure Southwark is a place where families remain and choose to do so.

Community Researchers Wanted for Paid Local StreetSpace Project with Southwark Council

Southwark Council are working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to deliver trial street changes in three neighbourhoods in Southwark. They are offering community researchers £1,000 for a 10-12 hour commitment per week for roughly 3 months.
Volunteering During a Lockdown

Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.
New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

New funding from the London Community Response is launching on 14 January.
Covid-19 vaccination briefing event for the voluntary sector

This briefing will continue discussions around the current Covid-19 vaccine programme and is specifically for the voluntary sector across south east London.
National Lockdown Response Survey

In wake of England's third national lockdown, we wanted to reach out to the VCS to hear what support you need at this time.
Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

Yesterday we held our Community Southwark AGM, a big thank you to all of you who joined us.
New projects coming to Southwark

Find out where the funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy are going to be spent.
Are you in private rented housing? Find out the support available from Southwark Council's Private Rented Sector Team.

If you are a renting privately, or often supporting people who do, please see information below.
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark - (updated 24 Feb)
Covid-19 Response

We ran a monthly State of the Sector Survey for six months to gather the changing needs of the sector. Then, in response to this third lockdown, we sent out a National Lockdown Survey in Jan 2021. See the results here...