WHO IS WHO
Voluntary Work Experience: Health and Caring
15 October 2008
Atrium, 16 Goulston Street (Law Building), City Campus
The following organisations will be available to explain what they offer and how their volunteer roles could benefit you in terms of gaining valuable work experience and/or giving something back to the community. Please note that most of these roles require only a few hours per week.
The Reach Team will also be on hand to take your comments and answer any questions you might have about volunteering, skills training, peer support and career mentoring. If you can, please fill out a short student feedback form, which will let us know what you thought of the event and help us plan future ones.
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Alone in London
Works with vulnerable young people to help them resolve housing issues, find employment, learn independent living skills and re-establish contact with their families.
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body and soul
Supports children and young people, as well as their families, who are living with or are affected by HIV.
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The Food Chain
Provides nutrition services including home delivered meals, essential groceries and nutrition advice to men, women and children who are chronically sick as a result of HIV related illness.
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Islington MIND
MIND offers high quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support, promoting the preservation of mental health and assists in support and recovery not only for those experiencing distress, but also their friends and families.
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Maytree
The Maytree Respite Centre is a residential retreat for those feeling suicidal, designed to give them space to relax, reflect and talk through their problems.
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MS Society
The UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, the MS Society funds research, runs care programs and runs a freephone helpline.
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Notting Hill Housing
Provides care for individuals and families left isolated by poverty or who are poorly housed, working with local people to make their communities better places to live.
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Positive East
Provides support services for anyone affected by HIV who lives and/or receives HIV treatment in the East London area.
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Resources for Autism
Arranges holidays, playschemes, therapy, support and home help for autistic children and their families.
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Save the Children
The world’s largest independent children’s charity, campaigning to feed, educate and house underprivileged children around the globe.
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Terrence Higgins Trust
The UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, campaigning and lobbying for greater political and public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual ill health.
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Through the Gate Project
A resettlement project delivering intensive pre-release life skills and job readiness training for young people leaving custody in London.
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