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Volunteer

 

 

 

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Want to give back to your local community? Come and join our dynamic team of volunteers!

As a Ruils volunteer you will be joining a team of dedicated staff and volunteers working together to improve the lives of local people. Our volunteers are fundamental to us delivering much needed services that are so appreciated and valued by our clients. In return, volunteering at Ruils can offer an opportunity to meet new people, develop skills or learn new ones and to put something back into your community.

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Volunteer Roles:

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Befriender

Time Commitment: 1 hour per week (minimum)
Location: In person (Richmond Borough) or over the phone

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Active from Home 1-2-1 Walker

Time Commitment: 1 hour per week (minimum)
Location: In person (Richmond Borough)

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Community Health Volunteer

Time Commitment: 1 hour per week (minimum)
Location: In person (Richmond Borough)

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Volunteer Driver

Time Commitment: Ad hoc
Location: In person (Richmond Borough)

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Community Connector

Time Commitment: 6 hours per month (minimum)
Location: In person (Hampton North, Ham & Petersham, Heathfield/Whitton, or Barnes North)

Get in touch

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Gary Williams

Community and Volunteer Manager