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Volunteers' stories

Paul

Volunteer Award winner

Centre 404 has a vibrant service user volunteer programme, which empowers individuals to find new opportunities and to learn new skills. 

Paul’s journey from Garden Group member to volunteer has seen him become a crucial team player at the Friday Night Social, creative corporate workshops and in our research programmes.

He was deservedly Highly Commended at the Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards. Paul is such a reliable and energetic volunteer ad has recently secured a paid role at Centre 404.

Paul is joined by a team of service user volunteers who support our clubs, the reception and our creative and corporate events.

Paul – Highly Commended at the Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards

Paul's Volunteering Story

Rosie

Friday Night Social Volunteer​

Rosie is a long-term volunteer at our Friday Night Social, clubs and events.

She fits this in whilst studying Business Management and Social Change and working at Mind. She is empathetic and resourceful and a vibrant member of the volunteering team. She brings a smile to everyone’s face!

Rosie is joined every week by a host of student volunteers from colleges and universities across London. They collaborate to create lively volunteering teams.

Friday-Night-Social-volunteer

Mandy

Adult Social Clubs and Data Analysis Volunteer

Mandy joined Centre 404 while studying Psychology at UCL. She has volunteered at our jumble sales, adult social clubs and reception. Her impact as a data analysis volunteer with Independent Living was huge.

She examined survey findings, produced graphics and created the final report. Mandy has made a fantastic contribution.


We now offer roles to volunteers in administration, data collection, research and within our supporting families team.

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Mandy's Volunteering Story

Verve TV

Volunteers from London Metropolitan’s Verve TV created a powerful film at Leigh Road, showcasing the special bond between our service users and their support workers. 

The team’s technical skills were incredible and service users were thrilled to see themselves on the big screen at the launch of the film.
We have welcomed more film and digital media placement students to Centre 404 and they have created films and photography that showcases our services and empowers our service users.

The film crew on site at Leigh Road
The film crew on site at Leigh Road