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About this site

 

About Greater London Volunteering

Greater London Volunteering (GLV) is the regional umbrella organisation for volunteering in London. Its members include volunteer centres and volunter development agencies covering every borough of Greater London. In 2006, the members were able to up over 50,000 volunteers to around 8,000 organisations. GLV also work at a regional level with partners such TimeBank, Do-it and London Voluntary Services Council (LVSC)  to inform and influence local and regional government, decision-makers and funders on the value of quality, coordinated volunteering activity.

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London Events Volunteering Calendar

Londoners can now quickly search online for large and small events where they would like to give their time.The London events volunteering calendar was launched by GLV during Volunteers' Week 2008 in recognition of the vast energy, knowledge and experience that volunteers bring to the running of events in the capital.

There are many roles for volunteers to do such as: hosting VIPs, registering participants, answering queries, setting up equipment, mashalling, handing out medals and goody bags, supporting people with disabilities, fundraising, First Aid, marketing, interpreting, or leading a team of volunteers.

Charities, social enterprises and public bodies can apply to add their events provided they involve volunteers, promote citizenship or civic pride, and benefit the community or public. Volunteers must not be taking the place of paid staff. 

"7.5 million people live in London, 2.5 million volunteer. This is the first time that London has hade one place to visit and find volunteering events across the Capital. The question we tried to answer is 'How can we match up London events with people who would like to help make them happen?'." - Kerry Tweed, Director of Greater London Volunteering

"The constant buzz in our city owes much to the range of events that are hosted in London every year and made possible because of the many dedicated volunteers who ensure they run smoothly. Winning the right to host the 2012 Games has boosted the need for not only experienced volunteers, but Londoners who believe they have what it takes to volunteer. I urge Londoners to get involved now in some of the truly memorable events planned for now, leading up to the Games and beyond." - Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

 "London hosts many of the worlds most exciting events and there are many extraordinary experiences to be had through volunteering. The commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers is needed to make these events a success and is truly vital to building strong communities. The London Events Volunteering Calendar will make it much easier for people to get involved, making sure that London stays as vibrant and exciting as it is and giving volunteers new skills and experiences." - Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector

"There is a huge opportunity for people to help out before and during the Games. Playing any part in staging the Games is a once an a lifetime opportunity and as many people as possible should have the chance of being able to experience it." - Cllr Paul McCannah, Chairman of London Councils' Grants Committee

 

About the GLV 2012 Volunteering Legacy pilot project

The Events Volunteers website grew out of the GLV 2012 Volunteering Legacy Project, which spanned 22 pilot London boroughs from September 2007 to April 2009:

• to harness the enthusiasm of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, enabling people to volunteer in the community and at events in the lead up to 2012;
• to increase the diversity of the pool of experienced volunteers available to the local community and to the 2012 Volunteering Programme.

Further information is available from  GLV 2012 Volunteering Legacy Project Summary Sheet April 2009 (Word document, 176KB)