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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.