Information for volunteers
There are many reasons why people choose to become volunteers at Peabody. For some, it is an opportunity which could assist in gaining the skill and experience required, to get temporary or full time employment. It's also a great opportunity to become involved in the community - maybe your local community.
You can get involved as little or as much as you like. Peabody provides services across London which helps you to decide on opportunities (below) suitable to your availability and location.
Read our Volunteer policy (Word, 117KB)
List of volunteering roles available at Peabody
Assisting with residents:
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helping to take residents out - assist or accompany residents at events or to community activities
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befriending or visiting – befriending volunteers offer one-to-one support to older people with health and wellbeing issues. You may also visit people in their homes and/or accompany them to local community centres. Find out about the Well Met project.
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handyperson - provide practical DIY support to residents in their homes. Find out what's happening at Darwin Court.
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committee member - join one of Peabody’s committees, forums or panels as a volunteer and be involved in key decision-making processes
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tutor/advisor - providing training, support, advice and motivation to participants/visitors at Peabody's learning
centres
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Assisting with services at Peabody offices:
- helping at reception - providing reception cover at any of Peabody’s community centres
- Administrative/office tasks - offering general administrative support to Peabody staff
- One-off volunteering at events - take on a range of roles at events ie become an usher, stall assistant or entertainer
- activities organiser - working with older people or resident groups to organise events or activities in the community
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, complete the volunteer application form (Word, 81KB). For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator.
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