Do you provide training?

Yes. All new volunteers are required to attend an induction session where you will receive training to enable you to feel happy and confident to carry out your volunteering role.

In addition, as a Link Age Southwark volunteer, you will be offered appropriate training to help support you in your role as and when it is available.

Latest

Open Garden Tea Party at Alleyn’s School

Discover the school's heritage and landmarks such as the memorial garden and observatory deck.
London Landmarks Half Marathon money raised!

Not only did they complete the half marathon, but they also raised an astounding total of £1976.25!
Dulwich Open Gardens

It's almost time for this year’s Open Gardens. Bring along your picnic blanket and enjoy the ambiance.
Afternoon Tea at Alleyn's

Scrumptious cakes, cream scones and the soundtrack of a talented young student and their piano.

My experience as a volunteer

I've always worked in the NHS, mostly in paediatrics, and when I retired I wanted to do something equally rewarding but different so when I found that Link Age Southwark (Dulwich Helpline as it was then) was looking for befrienders for the elderly I thought this sounded exactly what I was looking for. Read more