Volunteers provide invaluable support to our communities and to our staff at Lewisham Homes. Whether you have given us feedback on our policies or are active within your Tenant Resident Association, steering group or panel, or if you helped us with garden clearance, we are very grateful and want to make volunteering in the future a rewarding experience for you.
We end Volunteers’ Week by sharing our volunteers’ offer and answering some of your frequently asked questions.
What training do you provide?
We offer a suite of online training through the Lewisham Homes Academy. We are keen to offer more and want to hear from you about your training needs. Let us know what training you need and we will do our best to provide it.
What procedures are there?
Lewisham Homes have a volunteering procedure with details of how to claim expenses and other aspects of volunteering. You may also be interested in other procedures we have; let us know what you’re looking for and we will send you a copy.
What sort of communication can I expect?
If you sign up to our mailing list we will send you volunteering opportunities as they arise, alongside an email every three months of what has been happening and any opportunities that are coming up. If you sign up to volunteer you will receive regular communication (dependent on the activity) in your preferred way.
Will volunteering help me get a paid job?
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience that can help you get a paid job. Lewisham Homes are happy to provide references for those that volunteer with us for a period of time. We will also let you know when paid opportunities become available with Lewisham Homes, or our partners.
What can I claim expenses for?
We want to ensure you are not out of pocket when you volunteer with us. We will cover travel expenses (public transport), food (where you volunteer for an extended period of time) and will also consider childcare expenses.
I have a disability; what support can you offer me?
We want to ensure all of our activities and opportunties are available to all who would like to take part. Let us know any accessibility requirements you have and we will reduce any barriers and provide support where needed
How do I sign up or get more information?
Email us at getinvolved@lewishamhomes.org.uk
