Southwark Residents can book a free volunteering advice appointment with our Volunteer Adviser to help you find your perfect volunteering opportunity.
If you have trouble booking an appointment, please email volunteering@communitysouthwark.org or call 020 3848 6540 to speak to one of our team
Step 1:
Register with our volunteering platform, Community Southwark Volunteer to make sure we have up to date details. This will also allow you to apply to volunteer roles through the system.
Step 2:
Book an advice appointment using our online booking system.
You can choose from an in person appointment or a phone appointment.
Step 3:
You will receive a booking confirmation email.
If your appointment is in person, you will receive details of how to travel to the Community Southwark office. You can also find information about getting to our office here.
If your appointment is over the phone, your advisor will phone you at the time you have chosen.
You will receive email reminders before your appointment.
Letting us know about disabilities or health conditions
When you book your appointment you can let us know about any disabilities or health conditions which might effect your search for volunteering.
You can also let us know if there is anything we can do to make your appointment more accessible.
Our office is fully accessible and has an accessible and gender neutral toilet. You are welcome to bring children, a friend or family member with your to your appointment. While we use telephone for the majority of our appointments we are happy to use Zoom or Teams if it is easier for you.
To discuss any access needs before the appointment, please email volunteering@communitysouthwark.org or call 020 3848 6540 to speak to one of our team.
Who will my appointment be with?
Your volunteer advice appointment will be with Ruth, our Volunteering Officer, or one of our friendly volunteers.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
You may find it useful to ask yourself a few questions before attending your volunteer advice appointment: