VOLUNTEERING
Bringing together old and young people
Our Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds to work with our charity. They are over 50, reliable, skilled and want to make a regular commitment.
We work with children helping with reading and maths, also have volunteers who do coaching with Years 12 and 13 and volunteers who work in early years Children’s centres. The Children benefit from 1:1 time with an adult, and both children and the older person benefit from talking together. Conversing with children helps where parents may not be fluent in English
WHERE WE VOLUNTEER
Generation Exchange arranges volunteering placements in schools throughout Haringey and also some in Enfield. Locations include schools in the N8, N22, N17, and N15 postcode areas.
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS
Training
Placement
We find an appropriate local placement
Mentoring
We provide a mentor for everyone, giving support during the first 12 months of the placement.
Ongoing Support and networking
Generation Exchange volunteers regularly meet up for training sessions, celebration events, coffee mornings and occasional meals out. Socialising, meeting like-minded people, sharing ideas and supporting each other is a vital component of what we offer.
