If you are passionate about supporting the community and having an positive impact on the lives of vulnerable adults, make sure to join Community Learning Project (CLP)!
What are we about?
Our volunteers help out at a local centre once a week to help members of the community who are struggling with problems, and who want to improve the quality of their lives. This may include working with elderly people, adults with mild learning difficulties, and people who didn't get the educational opportunities and support they should have. Our aim is to have a positive impact on their lives and help them get the support and skills they need.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers support these members of the community with a whole range of things, including phone and IT skills, writing emails, looking up bus timetables, using Google Maps, and anything else that assists them with their day-to-day lives and aspirations. We also get involved with arts and crafts projects! Sometimes our contribution is as simple (but impactful!) as making a cup of tea and having a nice chat with someone who enjoys our company.
CLP is for students who are looking to make a difference in someone’s life. Over time, students can see the clients we support grow in confidence and happiness. You don't need any special skills to volunteer - just a big heart and a willingness to help others.
Volunteering is flexible and you can attend sessions around your schedule, and as much or little as you would like (dependent on session capacity).
Register now to find out how to book onto sessions!
A Communications Officer (volunteer role) from the project will email you to advise next steps.
Please note that our sessions will resume in October 2026.
2026/27: Sessions on Saturdays, 10.15am - 2.00pm. The times listed here include travel times from and back to campus. Travel is covered and arranged by VTeam.
For more information, contact: vteamclp@essex.ac.uk - or - vteam@essex.ac.uk