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Volunteer with
Norwood
Every day hundreds of people give their time
to support our work come and join them!
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Volunteers are a vital
resource for Norwood.
We welcome and value
their involvement because
we appreciate the unique
and special contribution
they make in enabling
the people we support to
live the lives they want.
Giving your time to Norwood can be a hugely rewarding experience
and as a volunteer you will be part of a very special network that is
growing every day.
At Norwood we value volunteers time enormously. This means that
when you join us, well be committed to ensuring that you have the
best possible experience with us whilst helping you to achieve your
personal volunteering objectives. In turn, this helps us to
provide the best possible service to the people that we
support. Norwood is in the process of attaining the national
Investing in Volunteers (IiV) quality standard to reflect our
commitment to volunteers, so youll be in good hands.
Volunteering with Norwood haschanged my life by giving me both a
sense of joy and reward. By helpingothers, I hope that I am able to
contribute to improving the lives of both
those less fortunate and those who are
starting off on lifes long journey.
David Kalev
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What happens when
I become a volunteer?
You will receive an induction to your role and to
Norwood so that you can see how your time will
benefit both us and the people we support. Well
also provide you with:
l Additional training if you undertake certain roles,
such as working with children or befriending
adults with learning disabilities
l Feedback and support
l Reimbursement of your travel costs if required
l A volunteer profile available online where you can edit your contact
information, let us know about your availability, log your hours,
connect with other volunteers and apply for other advertised
volunteer roles
l Invitations to social volunteering events and networking activities
held by Norwood to thank volunteers and to connect them with
each other
The time that I spend
volunteering withNorwood has allowed
me to reflect, recognise
my strengths and use
them to support others.
Michael Marciano
www.norwood.org.uk/volunteering
What we are looking for:We need reliable, outgoingvolunteers who are keen to learnnew skills.
Volunteers working with people who use our services should have a
caring, sensitiveattitude and the patienceand good humourto workwith children or adults with learning disabilities. For some specialist roles
you will need to have relevant qualifications and experience. Many roles
require a CRB check and the completion of an induction programme.
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Working with Children
We need volunteers to help in our family centre support groups, our
educational services, our nursery and to work directly with families. Our
centres are well equipped and we have attained a reputation for excellence,
so you will be part of a highly motivated team.
Where we need you:
l Hackneyl
Hendonl
Redbridge
How you can get involved:
l Parent and children support groupsl
After-school and weekend activity clubsl
Family Supportl
Educational developmentl
Nurseryl
Outingsl
Therapeutic services in art, sport, speech,
dance and music
Volunteering with Norwood
showed me what a big
difference can be made to the
lives of children with learning
disabilities by giving them
opportunities which they might
not otherwise have, whether
it be learning new skills,
improving self-esteem, or just
having a fun time.
Ben Julius
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Working with Adults with
Learning Disabilities
We need volunteers to
help our residents in their
own homes or homes that
we manage, to support
them at work or in a wide
range of social activities.
Where we need you:
l Stanmore
l Kentonl
Hendonl
Finchleyl
Redbridgel
Ravenswood, Berkshirel
Sussex
How you can get involved:
l Leisure activities including bowling,
theatre trips, pub quizzes and board
gamesl
Teaching life skills, e.g budgeting,
travelling, shopping etcl
Job coaching and mentoringl
Befriendingl
Therapeutic services in art, sport,
speech, dance and musicl
IT training
Being able to put a smile on the
faces of the people I befriendthrough Norwood, is something
money just cant buy and my life is
richer for them being a part of it.
Paula Freedman
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Retail and Social Enterprise
We have a number of trading outlets that help us both raise funds and
provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain skills in
retail and production.
Our high street shops sell donated goods and our online gift shop sells
products made by Norwood residents.
Where we need you:
l Barkingsidel
Borehamwoodl
Burnt Oakl
Edgware
l Golders Greenl
Southgatel
Stanmore
How you can get involved:
l Shop retail assistants
merchandising, serving customers,
controlling stocklDesigners, tailors and dressmakers
helping us turn donated clothing
into fashion garments that we can
sell in-store and onlinel
Job coaches and mentors to help
the people we support develop retail
skills and gain experience, either in
our shops or via other trading outlets
What we are looking for:
A passion for fashion!Were especially keen on
volunteers who can help us develop our line offashion garments made from recycled clothes. We
also need help marketing them and selling them
online, in-store and in other outlets.
In addition, we need
volunteers who have
a caringand sensitiveattitude,
patienceand a good sense of humour to job
coach and mentor adults with learning disabilities,
who are looking to develop work skills.
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Other ways to help us
In our homes and family centres:
Gardening to keep our playgrounds and gardens
looking good.Driving to transport the people we support to
social and other activities (youll need a full clean
licence and insurance/MOT).
In our offices:
Administration From helping out on reception or in
the post room, to mailings and filing.
Fundraising If you have an excellent telephone
manner you can help us sell tickets to events oradvertising in our brochures. We also need people
who can help distribute leaflets for us.
Pro-bono and employee volunteering:
Donate your professional skills, whether its
law, accounting, health and safety or business
development, either via your company or individually
contact us for more information.
Raising funds for Norwood
Our sporting challenges and events are a great and fun
way for you and your family, friends or work colleagues
to support our work. From sponsored bike rides and
marathons to fashion shows and poker tournaments
there is something for everyone! For the latest calendar
of events, visit www.norwood.org.uk/events.
Volunteering is my
favourite part of the
week and as a result,
I am considering
working for a charity
as a career.
Rachel Mattey
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About Norwood
Since 1795, Norwood has always
sought to improve the lives of the most
vulnerable people in society.
Each year, Norwood supports thousandsof people with learning disabilities, and
children and families in need.
We provide vital, personalised services
to the Jewish and wider communities in
London and the South East.
We passionately believe that everyone,
irrespective of ability or circumstance, has
the right to live the life they choose and
achieve their goals.Delivered by 1200 staff and supported
by 800 dedicated volunteers, Norwood
provides a wide range of Children & Family
Services and Adult Learning Disability
Services in pursuit of this vision.
For further information about Norwoods services
please visit www.norwood.org.uk
Patron Her Majesty The Queen
Registered Charity No. 1059050
Interested in becoming a
Norwood volunteer?Please get in touch!T:020 8809 8809
www.norwood.org.uk/volunteering
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Follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/norwooduk
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