Volunteering
Do something positive with your free time and become a volunteer. There are many different volunteering opportunities available in Kingston for a variety of organisations.
Why volunteer?
- If you're thinking about working in a particular career, then it might be good for you to find a role as a volunteer in a related organisation so you can see what it is like.
- You can learn some valuable new skills and put it on your CV.
- You can meet new people and friends.
- If you have lots of free time, this can be a positive way of using it.
Volunteering Opportunities
Rose Theatre Kingston
If you're interested in theatre, then you can help Rose Theatre Kingston. Without it's team of committed volunteers, the theatre could not operate. There are volunteer positions as ushers, greeters, office helpers and Rose ambassadors (distributing leaflets and posters).
For ushering positions, be aware that ushers for evening performances leave the theatre quite late at night.
The minimum age for volunteers at Rose Theatre is 16. For more information, visit the theatre website or contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Rose Theatre, Kingston
24-26 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1HL
Tel - 020 8939 4059
Kingston Primary Care Trust (PCT)
Kingston NHS PCT works to deliver the best health care to the population of Kingston. If you are interested in volunteering in health care, there are opportunities for working with patients in a non-clinical role; working with community clients by providing transport to clinics; and administration and clerical work.
Volunteer from as little as 2-3 hours per week. A minimum of six months service is expected, after which they'll be happy to provide you with a reference if you need it for a paid job or for applying to a University, etc.
Minimum age 16 (18 if working in mental health).
For more information, visit the the Kingston PCT website or contact:
Voluntary Services Department
Hollyfield House
22 Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
KT5 9AL