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We share good new stories about Southwark volunteers and organisational projects which feature volunteers. We also promote these in our quarterly Volunteering in Southwark ebulletin's and on our website.

Please check out our current good news stories here.

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Qualitative Measures Workshops by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Join a round two 'Qualitative Measures' workshop for our Trust strategy by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
SGTO (Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations) Fundraising Campaign for this year's London Legal Walk, on Tuesday 28th June

SGTO Fundraising Campaign for this year's London Legal Walk, on Tuesday 28th June
Community Researchers at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery are looking for Community Researchers
4in10 London’s Child Poverty Network are recruiting for 3 exciting posts

4in10 London’s Child Poverty Network are recruiting for 3 new exciting posts: Research and Learning Officer, Community Outreach Officer and Communications and Campaigns Intern.

Volunteers - The Felix Project

2021 has been a year full of challenges. Yet, thanks to our incredible team of volunteers, The Felix Project has not only continued on it's fight against food waste and food poverty but we have grown! This year, we have saved more food and reached more Londoners!
Carolina - Castle Canteen - Be Enriched Volunteer

"In 2020, I opted for remote volunteering opportunities because of the pandemic. I did some content writing and some social media campaigns. In 2021, I decided to do something in-person. I wanted something that would bring me back to what I knew but hadn’t done for a while. With my passion for cooking!"
Gerry Smith - Older Volunteer of the Year 2021

"For many of our members Gerald was the only face to face human contact, as they stood at their front doors and had a brief chat and connects to the outside world. His caring personality and never ending, listening ear, was much appreciated by all. "
Southwark Multi-Faith Forum - Community Group of the Year 2021

Southwark Multi-Faith Forum was nominated for the Community Group of the Year Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for their fantastic work in the community. Click to read more about their work.
Javell Grant - Younger Volunteer of the Year 2021

Javell has been volunteering his time and effort with Elevated Minds April 2019. Click to read what about his work and why he was nominated.
Queen Ekuerhare - Outstanding contribution to Health and Wellbeing 2021

"Queen brilliantly demonstrates the nimbleness of small grassroots charity volunteers who can adapt at times of crises and show outstanding leadership and endeavour to keep community spirit and service alive. " Read more of her story here.
Tom Morgan Evans - Keib Thomas Active Citizen 2021

Tom Morgan-Evans was nominated for the Keib Thomas Active Citizen Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for the fantastic work he's been doing with D'eynsford TMO over the past year. Click to read what about Tom's work and why he was nominated.
David Omorogbe - Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021

'Ray of sunshine' David Omorogbe of @bedehouse wins Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021! Read his story here.
Christina - Edible Rotherhithe

Christina gives a huge amount back to Southwark’s community, improving the lives of younger and older people.
Carolyn - our Volunteering Advice Volunteer

Carolyn, a Volunteering Advice Volunteer, tells us about the skills she's developed and what difference volunteering has made to her. (Published: 27/05/21)