Welcome to our new monthly feature! Each month we'll take a closer look at one of our partner organisations.

This month it's TimeBank and three of the projects they're currently running.

TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities, and enabling charitable organisations and businesses to develop innovative and effective volunteer recruitment programmes.

Locally, regionally, nationally, internationally... TimeBank is transforming the way that individuals, organisations and businesses give back to their communities and contribute to a better world.

They have attracted over 220,000 people into the world of volunteering transforming the image of volunteering to reflect its vital role in a healthy society and the dynamic affect it can have on the lives of volunteers.

Projects

Junction49 is a TimeBank youth project. It supports and inspires young people aged 14-25 to set up and deliver their own projects, campaigns and events around issues that matter to them. Junction49 uses social media to create an online community where young people meet to develop and share ideas on how to make a difference in their local communities. The young people are supported through a telephone and email helpdesk.

If you have an idea you want to develop and want to apply click here

18-25 and know your blog from your mouse? Why not help someone who doesn’t?

Become a voluntary mentor for Digitall and help the older generation get to grips with digital technology. The benefits? You'll boost your skills and it could help your CV stand out from the crowd plus you'll get a buzz out of helping someone else.

We just ask that you attend a one day training session; the next one takes place on 28 November (if this is not suitable please contact us and we can arrange a date to suit you). Mentoring takes place in Brent or Kensington & Chelsea over 12 weeks, at one hour per week, at convenient times arranged by the mentor and mentee.

For more information about Digitall and to apply click here

Futures Together is a new TimeBank that aims to help older Muslim women to improve their English language skills and computer skills, empowering Muslim women of all ages so that they can play a more active role within their communities.

We are looking for Muslim women aged 18-35 to support older Muslim women who need help with improving their English and computer skills. You probably send emails and use the internet everyday without even thinking. Sharing these skills can make a real difference to someone’s life as well as be a rewarding experience for you. You will also learn and develop new skills that will look great on your CV. You only need to spare an hour a week for three months and full training and support will be provided.

To find out more about how to volunteer: Email: info@futurestogether.org.uk