Joyful January is back for 2024 - Week 1

Joyful January is back for 2024 - daily doses of inspiration on our Facebook and Instagram pages to uplift your spirits. See how volunteering in our community helps both individuals and communities feel joyful and maybe a tempted to have a go yourself and get your friends along! Here's the roundup for Week 1.

Joyful January 2024 banner

Every day in January we will have a volunteering role highlighted with some quotes from past and current volunteers, volunteer managers and those who benefit from the volunteering help showing how volunteering brings joy to all. Never underestimate the impact of giving your time and energy, no matter how small, can have.

All the roles below have both Simply Connect and Direct links. If you have any issues contacting or hearing back from an organisation, let us know and we can help.

If you are looking for any tailored advice on your search or technical help, book yourself a 1:1 Volunteer Advisor session by emailing hello@vcsutton.org.uk.

You can see them daily on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you aren't registered for Simply Connect, you can do so by clicking here or you can browse here.

 

Starting with Week 1, Days 1 -7 January

 

Day 1/31: Integrating Sutton, Hong Kong Buddy

Joyful January 2024 Day 1

To find out more read this and fill in the expression of interest form here.

 

Day 2/31: Tools with a Mission, Local group member

Joyful January 2024 Day 2

For the direct link and information about their organisation click here

For the Simply Connect role link click here.

 

 Day 3/31: 1st Cheam Scout Group, Group scout leader

Joyful January 2024 Day 3

For the direct link and information about their organisation click here. Anybody who would like to chat about the role or would like additional information should contact Jonathan at jonl1stcheamscouts@btinternet.com.

For the Simply Connect role link click here.

 

Day 4/31: Sutton Vision, Volunteer home visitor

Joyful January 2024 Day 4

For the direct link and information about their organisation click here.

You don’t need to read braille to be involved, read more about the role on the Simply Connect role link click here

 

Day 5/31: St Raphael's Hospice, Compassionate neighbour

Joyful January 2024 Day 5

For the direct link and information about their organisation click here.

For the Simply Connect role link click here

 

Day 6/31: MAPS Mentoring, Mentor

Joyful January 2024 Day 6

The next training to be a MAPS mentor is on Saturday 27th January, there is still time to apply!

To find out more read this and fill in the expression of interest form here.

 

Day 7/31: Oxfam, Shop volunteer

Joyful January 2024 Day 7

For the direct link and information about their organisation click here.

For the Simply Connect role link click here.

To see the updates daily, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. A reminder any issues or queries you have just email us at hello@vcsutton.org.uk and we'll be happy to help.