Today’s organization spotlight is on Voices of Hope, a Kingston-based charity dedicated to bringing hope to people and their communities through community based projects. Voices of Hope often works with people struggling with complex physical and/or mental health issues, families experiencing food insecurity, women who have experienced abuse/domestic violence, and the elderly.
Tell us a little about your organisation:
Voices of Hope is a locally founded charity in Kingston Upon Thames with a focused reach into SW London. We are dedicated to bringing hope to individuals and the wider community, improving physical and mental health through community-based projects. We work with people struggling with complex physical and/or mental health issues, families experiencing food insecurity, women who have experienced abuse/domestic violence, and the elderly. We see those we reach as people who need support, encouragement and empowerment – not as problems which need solving. Our mission is to restore people, give them hope to rebuild their lives, and to equip them both practically and emotionally. We aim to achieve this through creative and inspiring projects focused in the 3 areas of Creative Arts, Food, and Women’s projects.
Why do you want to involve volunteers in Voices of Hope ?
Volunteers are an invaluable resource to our organisation, helping us to grow and thrive towards our cause. Their diverse skills and perspective bring unique expertise and fresh ideas that can enrich BRITE Box project. Community engagement is a big part of our organisations goal, building trust and enhancing our reputation.
What volunteer role/s do you have available?
The BRITE Box project, which operates under the umbrella of VOH, is a meal kit provided to families to help tackle food insecurity, helps build cooking skills as well introduce healthy recipes to children. Sessions run on Thursdays and Fridays term time only. We currently need more volunteers for the Friday (9.30 am – 12 noon) session, where volunteers place all other ingredients into the boxes, seal and have them ready for delivery to schools.
What advice would you give to someone considering volunteering for Voices of Hope?
Having been a volunteer myself with this amazing food project, has taught me the benefits of giving back to the community and meeting new lovely people from diverse walks of life. It helped me start back my career path, after being away for 4 years from the workforce. If you like contributing, meeting new people, love food projects and ideas come join us!
Thank you so much to Lakshmi from Voices of Hope for your time! Do you want to give back to your community? Become a volunteer for Voices of Hope here ! Want to find out more? Check out their website, X, YouTube Channel, Instagram, and Facebook page.
Not sure where to begin with your volunteering journey? Check out our resources page here.