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The Importance of Volunteering
The Importance of Volunteering
The Importance of Volunteering
Volunteers are at the heart of LESLA Alliance. Our work is community-led and made possible by people who choose to give their time and skills to support others and participate actively in community life.
Volunteering enables us to create welcoming spaces, deliver educational and community activities, and encourage civic participation across Long Eaton. Whether visible or behind the scenes, every contribution plays a part in strengthening connections and supporting our charitable aims.
Volunteering Opportunities
The Importance of Volunteering
The Importance of Volunteering
Volunteering with LESLA Alliance takes many forms and may develop throughout the year in line with our charitable aims and community activities.
Opportunities may include:
• Supporting educational events and heritage activities
• Helping with community gatherings and shared spaces
• Offering practical assistance behind the scenes
• Taking part in structured, community-led projects and initiatives
We aim to keep volunteering flexible and proportionate, recognising that people have different interests, availability and capacity, while ensuring that roles are clearly defined and supported.
Volunteering with LESLA ALLIANCE
What Volunteers Can Expect from Us
We are committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive volunteering experience. Volunteers can expect:
• Clear information about their role and responsibilities
• Appropriate guidance, supervision and safeguarding support
• Respect for personal boundaries, time and wellbeing
• A safe and welcoming environment
Volunteers are supported by LESLA Alliance and are never expected to take on responsibilities beyond what has been agreed or that fall outside the scope of their role.
What We Expect from Volunteers
In return, we ask volunteers to:
• Treat others with respect, kindness and dignity
• Work within agreed roles and boundaries
• Act in a way that reflects LESLA Alliance’s values and charitable aims
• Inform us if circumstances change or additional support is needed
Some roles may require additional guidance, training or appropriate background checks, depending on the nature and level of responsibility involved. All volunteering is delivered in line with our safeguarding and volunteer policies.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in volunteering with LESLA Alliance, we’d love to hear from you.
Getting involved usually starts with a conversation about what you’re interested in, how much time you have, and how you might like to contribute.
Our 2026/2027 Volunteering Activities
The Community Hub
We are developing a Community Hub as a welcoming space where people can come together, connect and participate in community life.
The Hub will host structured community activities, volunteering opportunities and informal gatherings that encourage conversation, shared learning and mutual support in a relaxed and inclusive setting.
Out & About
We are exploring Out & About activities that encourage people to engage with their local surroundings and participate in shared community experiences beyond the home.
These activities are designed to promote connection, confidence and active involvement in community life, particularly for individuals who may be experiencing isolation.
Be a Friend
Be a Friend is a planned, volunteer-led companionship activity centred on connection and presence.
Through simple, meaningful interactions such as conversations, shared time, and check-ins, this initiative aims to reduce isolation and encourage participation in community life. The focus is on light-touch companionship and connection, delivered within agreed boundaries and our safeguarding framework.
Community Table
LESLA Community Table brings people together to prepare, share and enjoy food in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
These gatherings are designed to encourage connection, conversation and active participation in community life, particularly at times of year when people may otherwise feel isolated.
Community Table activities are volunteer-led and focus on shared experience and belonging within the wider Long Eaton community.
Events
Events
Alongside regular activities, LESLA Alliance delivers community events and fundraising activities throughout the year in support of our charitable aims.
These events provide opportunities for volunteering, civic participation and shared learning within the Long Eaton community.
Volunteering at events may include supporting:
• Educational and heritage-focused gatherings
• Community celebrations and shared spaces
• Fundraising activities
• Seasonal or one-off community initiatives
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
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