Mindline Telephone Counselling
Telephone counselling service from Mindline “I was given the time I needed to restore/understand things.” Mindline is a telephone counselling line, providing a safe and confidential space to explore any difficulties you might be experiencing. It is accessible and convenient. You can phone whenever you might need support. It is anonymous and completely confidential. Mindline […]
Ordrs – a profile
Ordrs About your organisation/community group?Ordrs has been active over the past year, it is an online platform that allows people to shop from a range of local Lewisham stores and get their groceries delivered on the same day. We have recently grown more partnerships in the Lewisham area and due to the lockdown have become […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Jodie Jones
Jodie Jones – Volunteer Deliverer “I am a volunteer driver and have been delivering food packages to isolated and vulnerable people across South East London over the past few months. I am a Primary School teacher and was teaching my Reception class (30 x 4 year olds!) before schools shut due to coronavirus. Volunteering with Voluntary Services Lewisham has been […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Charlene Frame, Desiree Ivegbuna and James Atkins
Charlene Frame, Desiree Ivegbuna and James Atkins – Volunteer Food Packagers Charlene Frame “Before this all kicked off, I was working as a hairdresser in Clapham Junction. Like so many others, I have been furloughed with work. With not much to do, I offered to volunteer with Voluntary Services Lewisham on the food packing. Mostly I work […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Leah Byrne
Leah Byrne – Volunteer Dog Walker – Lewisham Local “I’m a phone befriender and a Volunteer PA with Lewisham Local – which has included collecting prescriptions or shopping for people who are shielding, and walking Piloup the dog while his owner is shielding. Normally (outside of lockdown!) I work running educational events for schools and community programmes at […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Sophie
Sophie – Volunteer Dog Walker “I walk a beautiful black Labrador once a day. Having recently moved to the Lewisham area and when the need for more volunteers was made in response to Covid-19 and lockdown I thought it was an important time to get more involved in the community. I have been lucky to […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Nella Buisson
Nella Buisson – Volunteer Driver “I wanted to volunteer because I have the time. it makes me feel useful, but I also find it rewarding to know that there are so many people being helped. Voluntary work is very important, I love seeing the smile on people’s faces when they open the door and see […]
#TimeToSayThanks – Martin and Philly
Martin and Philly – Volunteer Telephone Befrienders for Voluntary Services Lewisham “We decided to do telephone befriending because we wanted to help others during the lockdown. We thought that if everyone does their bit, that would really make a difference. We have been phoning our new befriendees for a few weeks now, and it has […]