TimeBank Podcasts

Ali Saidi, a student at University College London set up a Tennis club at his old school through Junction 49, a project run by TimeBank for 16-25 year olds. His aim was to encourage younger people to get involved with sports after school to improve their fitness, well being and participation.

Ali Saidi talks about Junction 49

www.junction49.co.uk

Looking to gain new skills and experience or share your passion for your pastime? Whatever it may be, Futures project could be for you. Based in London and Manchester, Futures can match you with volunteering opportunities in your local area that suit you. Here Mohammed Imran + Misan Ramen talk about why they joined Futures…..

Mohammed and Misan Talk Futures

Whether you’re looking to boost your skills, meet new people or simply want to feel good about yourself, the Futures project could be the answer. Based in London and Manchester, Futures can match you with volunteering opportunities in your local area that suit your goals and interests. Here Yusuf Tai explains why you should get involved ..

Yusuf Tai talks about the Futures Project

A friendly chat, a listening ear, someone to do things with, someone to empathise and understand - simple acts that can help people from different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds to meet, learn, share experiences and enjoy each other’s company.

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Time of Your Life (ToYL) is a multicultural scheme running in the London borough of Brent.

Time of Your Life matches older people (Friends) who are in need of companionship, with volunteers (Befrienders) who of are of similar age and have common interests to them, but are from a different ethnic group. Befrienders visit and call their Friends to help them feel less isolated.

Brent is a borough rich in many cultures, with 120 languages spoken. However, Brent also suffers from segregation, with older people from different ethnic communities mainly living and socialising within their own communities.

There are so many different ways to volunteer your time. Registering as a TimeBank TimeGiver means that you can find volunteering opportunities to suit you. Anna Gormley became a TimeGiver and now volunteers for Barnardo’s Pyramid clubs.

Anna Gormley TimeGiver

Visit TimeBank’s website

Visit Barnardo’s website

A quick vox pop of random members of the public asking them if they use online social networks and how they have affected their lives.

Online Social Networks Vox Pop