Here is a list of some of the activities our Volunteers facilitate:
- Bespoke 1 to 1 CV Writing, Job Application & Interview Preparation
- Peer Group Sessions
- Garden Projects. Designed, implemented and equipment purchased by Clients, facilitated by Placements & Volunteers
- Activity Room Revamp at Verdant Lane
- Wall Mural in Activity Room designed and painted by 3 Clients
- Freecycling. Promoting Digital Zones at Schemes for Clients to research what is available for their respective projects for free. Also encourage Clients to visit areas of London beyond their immediate neighbourhood
- Art Workshops. Papier Mache, Painting, & Clay
- Master Chef: The QVT Series
- Coffee Drop In Mornings
- Cooking Workshops
- Film Club
- Client Day Trips
Aim of the Garden Project at Adelaide Lodge, Brockley
- Increasing a feeling of responsibility, leadership and sense of purpose by taking care of garden and living space
- Facilitating team work
- Encouraging healthy behaviour (e.g. physical activity)
- Encouraging clients to socialise
- Raising awareness of using recycled material/found objects and being eco-friendly
- Improved quality of life due to improved living space
- Gardening can be viewed as a therapeutic activity
- Platform to encourage discussion about issues or other areas of clients’ lives
- Platform to encourage clients to engage in more personal activities with the placement students (e.g. one-on-one sessions, peer support sessions & day trips)
