Volunteering at a local community centre is a rewarding way to give back, meet new people and make a real difference. From helping to run events and activities to offering admin support or lending hand in the café, there are roles to suit all interests and availability.

Whether you have a few hours a week or just want to help at special events, your time and skills can have a lasting impact in your community.

Each centre has different roles on offer, some of the types of roles available, to find out more get in touch with them directly:

• Helping at events
• Admin support
• Gardening

Greenwood Community Centre runs outreach work in the community and has roles on offer to support residents with the following:

• Lifts to medical appointments
• Shopping trips
• Befriending

The Real Junk Food Project Twickenham run surplus food cafes at a few of the Centres and are always looking out for volunteers, for a variety of roles. Get in touch with the team to find out more: how you can help | TWICKENHAM TRJFP

Alternatively, you can get in touch with Richmond CVS who support residents to find roles in different organisations and charities across the borough.

They also offer training and support for volunteers and a volunteer recruitment fair, annually. If you are interested in becoming a trustee, they also run an annual trustees recruitment fair.

Register your details on their volunteering portal to find out more.

020 8843 7945