Volunteering during the crisis
With the clocks going forward, it’s usually a time for everyone to look ahead to the end of the darker…
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Making the most of volunteering
I’ve volunteered before for charities with causes that I am passionate about. After graduating I volunteered with The Women’s Empowerment…
An exciting year ahead!
A belated Happy New Year to everyone and a warm welcome to 2020! This is an exciting year for TimeBank…
What a fantastic year!
I can’t believe it’s December already and I’ve nearly completed my first year at TimeBank. It’s been a few months…
The benefits of volunteering – my experience
How Ayan, a working mum of two, fits volunteering into her life.
Talking Groups: getting comfortable with speaking English
We're introducing new Talking Groups to help our learners practice their new language skills.
Stories that need to be heard
When I walk away from facilitating a first mentoring meeting, leaving behind a new volunteer mentor and mentee, I don’t…
The joys of cultural diversity – and the chance to meet Chris Woakes!
The volunteers on our Time Together project are some of the most dedicated, compassionate and supportive people I’ve met.
Working closely with funders to set up innovative projects
We've been working with FiMT to set up a new online mentoring project for the ex-service community.
The power of food for integration
Sharing food at our Talking Together classes boosts our learners' confidence and English skills.
Our CEO Phil Pyatt reflects on his first five months at TimeBank
A highlight of my job is meeting our fantastic volunteers says our CEO Phil
What mentoring has taught me about making a difference
Mentoring is about being rather than doing says RISE co-ordinator Melanie.