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Confidence with Numbers Volunteer

Community Learning Programme

Support adult learners to build core numeracy skills for everyday life, in a relaxed, non-assessment based setting. Sessions focus on the kind of maths people actually need day to day, working out a budget, understanding a bill, filling in a form, rather than formal qualifications or exams. As with the rest of the Community Learning Programme, the approach is person-centred and confidence-building, meeting learners exactly where they are. No maths teaching background is required, just patience and a friendly, encouraging manner. This is a great role if you enjoy helping people get past the fear of numbers and feel a real sense of progress, and you'll gain hands-on experience in adult numeracy support and informal education along the way.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Thursdays, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for two terms (minimum)

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Conversation Club

Community Learning Programme

Help adult learners who don't use English as their first language build confidence speaking and listening, in a friendly, informal group setting. This isn't about grammar drills or grades, it's about giving people the chance to practise everyday conversation, from small talk to more complex topics, in a space where mistakes are welcomed and progress is celebrated. Learners bring their own experiences, cultures and backgrounds into every session, so you'll learn just as much from them as they do from you. You don't need any teaching experience, just a warm, encouraging manner and genuine enjoyment of conversation. You'll come away with real experience in adult ESOL support and facilitating group conversation, alongside a genuine window into the lives and cultures of learners from across the community.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for two terms (minimum)

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Reading and Writing Together

Community Learning Programme

Support adult learners who don't use English as their first language to build confidence with reading and writing, in a relaxed, person-centred setting. Sessions are practical and rooted in everyday life, learners might be reading a story they can later share with their children, filling in a form for the GP, or writing a letter of complaint, rather than working towards exams or assessments. Groups are split by level, from complete beginners through to more intermediate learners, so you'll be matched to a group that suits your experience. No teaching background is needed, just patience, warmth, and an interest in helping people build skills that make a real difference to daily life. Along the way you'll gain experience in adult ESOL and informal education, and a close-up understanding of what person-centred learning support looks like in practice.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Mondays, 10:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 2:00pm or Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for two terms (minimum)

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Minibus Driver Volunteer

Elders Programme

Help older people in Battersea stay connected, active and independent by volunteering as a minibus driver when our regular driver is unavailable. You'll transport members safely to and from KLS and their homes, help them board and leave the vehicle, and be a friendly, reassuring presence on every journey. This is a flexible cover role rather than a fixed weekly commitment, with most shifts falling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during daytime hours. You'll need to be 21 or over, have held a full UK driving licence for at least two years, and have fewer than six points on your licence. Experience driving a minibus is welcome but not essential, and MiDAS training is available if needed. You'll come away with MiDAS minibus training and real driving experience in a supervised, community setting.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Flexible cover role: Tuesdays, 9:00am - 11:30am, 11:45am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm; Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm; Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Flexible

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Minibus Support Volunteer

Elders Programme

Travel with older members on the minibus to and from KLS, making sure everyone feels safe, comfortable and looked after on the journey. This role is about companionship and practical support, chatting with members, helping them on and off the bus, and making the journey feel welcoming. You don't need a driving licence, just a calm, friendly manner and a genuine enjoyment of spending time with older adults. Choose a slot that suits your availability, and along the way you'll build hands-on experience supporting older adults with mobility and daily independence, a great grounding if you're interested in care, health or community work.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Flexible cover role: Tuesdays, 9:00am - 11:30am, 11:45am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm; Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm; Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 2:45pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for three months

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Donor Engagement Volunteer

KLS

Help us ensure our donors feel valued, informed, and genuinely connected to the work we do. This is a hands-on role working directly with our CEO to support the day-to-day management of donor relationships, a function that's increasingly important to KLS as we look to grow and diversify our income. You'll maintain and update donor records in our CRM system, draft thank-you letters and personalised communications, and help produce newsletters and impact reports that show donors the difference their contributions make. You'll also monitor incoming donations, support acknowledgement processes, and help coordinate occasional donor engagement activities. No background in fundraising is needed, we're looking for someone organised, reliable, and comfortable with written communication, who has a genuine interest in the charity sector. In return you'll gain real, close-up experience in donor relations and fundraising, working directly with senior leadership at a charity that's served the Battersea community for over 100 years.

Deadline: 30 Sept 2026

Hours: 5 hours per week (flexible, hybrid)

Location: Hybrid - remote and 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Minimum 3 months, with an ongoing commitment preferred

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Remote Mentoring Volunteer

Future Foundations Programme

Make a lasting difference in a young person's life. As a remote mentor, you'll be matched with a young person from a refugee background to support them with their learning, confidence, and goals. You'll meet online once a week during term time, helping with homework, practising English, or just being a consistent, friendly presence. You don't need to be a teacher, just someone who listens, encourages, and shows up, and along the way you'll build genuine mentoring experience and practical skills in cross-cultural communication and youth support.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: 1 Hour a week during term times

Location: Remote

Min Commitment: Weekly for 1 year (during term time only), from start of match

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Youth Homework Club Volunteer

Future Foundations Programme

upport newly arrived young people aged 14 to 20 from refugee backgrounds to thrive in school and beyond. As a Youth Club Volunteer, you'll start each session by offering one-to-one homework help, then shift into fun, social activities that build confidence and community. We're looking for people who are calm, reliable, and enjoy working with teenagers. If you've got a few hours on a Monday and want to make them count, this is for you, and you'll gain direct experience supporting teenagers both academically and socially, useful groundwork if you're considering youth work, teaching, or informal education.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Mondays 4:00pm - 7:00pm during term times

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for six months (during term time only)

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Senior Homework Club Volunteer

Future Foundations Programme

Support young people aged 11 to 14 from refugee backgrounds as they navigate school and settle into life in the UK. As a Senior Club Volunteer, you'll offer one-to-one homework support during the first half of each session, then lead or join in with group activities to build confidence, friendships, and life skills. This is a great role if you're calm, reliable, and enjoy working with young people in a supportive, structured environment, and you'll come away with experience combining academic support and pastoral care for a younger age group.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Wednesdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for six months (during term time only)

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Early Years Club Volunteer

Future Foundations Programme

Help children aged 4 to 7 from refugee backgrounds grow in confidence through fun, structured play. You’ll support our early years team to deliver engaging activities that build social skills, spark imagination, and help children settle and thrive. You’ll be a consistent, friendly face - offering one-on-one support, joining in with games, and encouraging children as they learn through play.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Mondays or Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for Six Months (during term time only)

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GCSE Revision Club Volunteer

Future Foundations Programme

Support young people from refugee backgrounds who are studying for their GCSEs. Each session focuses on homework, coursework and revision in a relaxed, encouraging environment. You'll offer one-to-one support tailored to what each student needs that week. A teaching background is welcome but not essential, just patience, reliability and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed, and you'll build focused, one-to-one tutoring experience across real GCSE coursework, a strong fit if you're weighing up a future in teaching.

Deadline: Ongoing

Hours: Tuesdays, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm or Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: 108 Battersea High St

Min Commitment: Weekly for six months (during term time only)

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