Volunteering

BBC volunteer helping client in CV and application form session

Volunteering has never been more in the news than it is now, but it is not some new fad. Volunteering promotes healthier, stronger communities. Society has long benefitted from the contribution of those who give their time to assist a cause they care about.

Why volunteer?
There are many reasons that people give for deciding to volunteer, these include:

• Giving back to a society in which they have thrived
• Helping improve the lives of the individuals and families less fortunate than themselves
• Gaining new experience, knowledge and skills
• Meeting new people
• Personal and/or career development

How can you help us?
One of the most valuable contributions you can give to LEAP is your time. Your time and talent are desperately needed – together we can transform the lives of people in London and beyond.

There are many ways in which you can help us, e.g. we can train you to be involved in the delivery of our excellent programmes to unemployed adults or to schoolchildren, or you can use your professional expertise to help us with skills we do not have in-house, etc.

Whether you wish to volunteer through your company’s volunteer programme or as an individual, we would love to hear from you. You can reach us by email at info@leap.org.uk or by calling us on 0208 962 1900. We will be happy to help you discover the form of volunteering that is right for you.