Making A Difference Volunteer Update

You are invited to our Volunteer Festive Events.

As we approach the end of 2024, we want to take the opportunity to thank all of our committed and helpful volunteers for your continued help and support throughout the year. 

We would love to get the opportunity to catch up about all we have achieved together this year over a hot chocolate and a mince pie and its also a great opportunity to show off your best Christmas jumpers! 

We will be announcing the locations and times in the next few weeks and hope you can make it!

Hertsmere - 3 December 2024 

Broxbourne - 4 December 2024 

St Albans - 5 December 2024 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteer over the festive period with Communities 1st 

To bring in the festive holidays, Communities 1st will be attending the St Albans Christmas Cracker event on the 17 November 2024. 

We will be providing a community safe zone to those who are attending that might want to escape some of the excitement for a rest or a chat and find out about the different services we provide.

The event is running from 12pm to 6pm and we are looking for volunteers to help to support the event by guiding attendees to different checkpoints at the event and handing out useful maps and resources. 

If you would like to volunteer for a  3-hour shift, please get in touch to let us know. 

To find out more, give us a call or send us an email.

Would you like to make festive phone calls or take part in doorstep visits the Christmas?

With Christmas just a couple of months away, we are welcoming back our Christmas volunteering opportunities. 

The holidays are a time for celebration and joy and if you want to help spread some joy to others this year, whether that be through a friendly phone call or a visit to their doorstep, you can volunteer with Communities 1st. 

To find out more, get in touch by sending an email or giving us a call.

Help carry out our beneficiary surveys!

As we transition into the new year we will be carrying out telephone surveys with some of our beneficiaries to check in and see how they are doing. We will also be checking to see if they need any support from us. If you would like to take part and help make these calls, give us a call or even send us an email.

Communities Thirst Coffee Cart 

We are excited to introduce the Communities Thirst Coffee Cart at St Albans Civic Centre, a new initiative that brings the community together whilst offering support and opportunity. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, this coffee cart is a place to grab a drink and a chance to build connections and gain valuable skills. 

At Communities 1st, we believe in empowering people through our Able2Enable and Employment support programs. While there's often limited external help for those seeking these services, we're committed to making a difference. The Coffee Cart is an extension of this mission, offering volunteers the chance to learn, grow, and support their community.

Whether you're a seasoned barista or looking to learn the art of creating the perfect cup of coffee, you can volunteer to help us run the coffee cart and make it a success. You'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, develop various skills and - if you're interested - mentor those who are also eager to learn but find it a bit harder than others. 

Whether you're able to give a few hours or more a week, your time and energy will be making a meaningful difference. Every cup you serve will help fuel our programme that supports individuals who are working towards a better future. 

Interested in joining us? Give us a call or send an email - we'd love to tell you more!

Become a volunteer befriender 

To bring in the festive holidays, Communities 1st will be attending the St Albans Christmas Cracker event on the 17 November 2024. 

We will be providing a community safe zone to those who are attending that might want to escape some of the excitement for a rest or a chat and find out about the different services we provide.

We will also be helping to support the event by guiding attendees to different checkpoints at the event and handing out useful maps and resources. 

If you would like to come along to support us at this event we would love to see you there! 

The event is running from 12pm to 6pm, so if you have any availability on 17 November within this time and you would like to support the event, please get in touch to let us know. 

If you would like to come along or find out more, give us a call or even send us an email.

Would you like to make festive phone calls or take part in doorstep visits the Christmas?

With Christmas just a couple of months away, we are welcoming back our Christmas volunteering opportunities. 

The holidays are a time for celebration and joy and if you want to help spread some joy to others this year, you can volunteer with Communities 1st. 

To find out more, get in touch by sending an email or giving us a call.

Help carry out our beneficiary surveys!

As we transition into the new year we will be carrying out telephone surveys with some of our beneficiaries to check in and see how they are doing. We will also be checking to see if they need any support from us. If you would like to take part and help make these calls, give us a call or even send us an email.

Your Dashboard

Your Dashboard is the hub of all things volunteering. Access your Dashboard to:

• Sign up for volunteering opportunities, shifts and events
• Feedback on volunteering you have done
• Submit expense claims

New Ways November 

If your looking for new ways to approach things in November, why not check out the Action for Happiness calendar below. 

Get in Touch

Thank you for reading this newsletter. If you'd like to speak to us please call 01727 649900 or email help@communities1st.org.uk.

You can also follow us on social media.

Registered Charity: 1187164.

Main Office: 1st Floor Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, St Albans, AL2 2WH.

Your Community Hub: 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB.

You can also find us at:
The Hub, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3JE and Better Days Hubs across Hertfordshire.