............with items

A reminiscence outreach service is based at Lavender Pumphouse, Rotherhithe and serves Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon & Southwark. Everyday items from the 1920s - 1950s are always welcome for their artefact boxes and displays. Also volunteering opportunities. Tel 0976 529 396.

...........with expertise

Volunteers at Kew Bridge Steam Museum especially engineers to demonstrate or join the Thursday maintenance team. Contact Lesley Bossine on 020 8568 4757 or e-mail lesley(AT)kbsm.org

Volunteer BIRD WATCHERS in Greenwich Park who can identify common birds by sight & sound for monthly recording programme. Contact Stuart Goldsworthy on 020 8858 2608.

..........with manpower

Ecological work on the Nature Trail at Horniman's including clearance and recording. Tel 020 8699 1872 ext 160.

Practical Conservation in Enfield's countryside on alternate Wednesdays and Sundays. Tel 020 8449 2459 or 020 8441 8272. E-mail christina.lee(AT)enfield.gov.uk

.............with time

Volunteering opportunities at the Handel House Museum in Mayfair. Training and travel expenses provided. Tel: 020 7495 1685.

Volunteering opportunities at the House Mill, Bow. Tel: 07968 063017

Visitor Centre Stewards needed to man Enfield centres in Pymmes Park, Edmonton or Trent Country Park. Tel 020 8449 2459 or 020 8441 8272. E-mail christina.lee(AT)enfield.gov.uk

Health Walk Leaders required in Enfield borough. Training provided. Tel 020 8449 2459 or 020 8441 8272. E-mail christina.lee(AT)enfield.gov.uk

Volunteers needed at Sutton House, Hackney (NT) to serve in the shop, conduct tours or assist with administration. Ring Emily Mealey on 020 8525 9059.

Volunteering opportunities at Somerset House for events, visitor services, research & admin. Expenses paid. E-mail volunteers(AT)somerset-house.org.uk

Volunteers needed at Merton Heritage Centre (based in Merton Civic Centre) to welcome visitors, answer queries, help with events and work with historical documents. Contact Heritage Officer Sarah Gould on 020 8545 3239. website

Volunteers needed to join the team at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury as room stewards and front of house staff. Tel 020 7841 3600 or e-mail nicola(AT)foundlingmuseum.org.uk

34 volunteer stewards are required for every performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Applicants should be over 17 and available for 12 performances per season (May - October). Tel 020 7902 1480 or e-mail foh(AT)shakespearesglobe.com

Why not join the friendly team of volunteers who pour wine at private views and help with the monthly mailings? For further information call Bankside Gallery (020 7928 7521) or email info(AT)banksidegallery.com

Sutton Ecology Centre needs wardens to help people visiting on Sundays. Training, refreshments and travel costs provided. Tel 020 8770 5820 or e-mail sec(AT)sutton.gov.uk

Interested in joining the volunteer team at Hall Place, Bexley? They require people to steward the historic rooms and talk to visitors about the history of the house and the restoration project. Also to lead group tours and help in the tearoom. Tel 020 8298 6958 or e-mail sarah.fosker(AT)hallplace.org.uk

Volunteers wanted to assist with the cataloguing of the postal collection at Bruce Castle in Tottenham. No experience or PC skills required. Tel 020 8808 8722 or e-mail bettina.trabant(AT)haringey.gov.uk

Volunteers welcome Tues, Thurs, Suns & steaming weekends at Kempton Great Engines, Hanworth. Tel 01932 765328. website

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