Family Mentors Southend - Volunteering Matters

30/07/2026

27/07/2026

If you want to know more about supporting your local community please come see us on Thursday!

We’re delighted that Volunteering Matters will be joining SAMS at Victoria Shopping Centre on 30 July for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Come and speak to us between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

Together, we can help raise awareness and make our community safer. 💙

22/07/2026

We still have a few remaining spaces for our Family Mentors training in September. If you are interested in volunteering and helping the local community please contact us today! [email protected]

13/07/2026

We offer all our volunteers full training to become a Family Mentor, if you want to be part of this amazing group make an application today!

24/06/2026

Make this summer count by changing a family's future. 💛

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this season? As a Family Mentor in Southend-on-Sea, you can spend just 1–2 hours a week supporting local families through life's challenges, helping them build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures.
Whether it's offering a listening ear, practical support, or simply showing up consistently, your time can make a lasting difference.
No formal qualifications are needed – just compassion, reliability, and a desire to help others thrive.

🌻 Flexible volunteering
🌻 Full training and ongoing support
🌻 Gain valuable skills and experience
🌻 Help families create positive change
This summer, be the reason someone feels supported, heard, and hopeful.
Find out more and apply today: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/family-mentor-southend-on-sea/

02/06/2026

I’m looking for to meeting potential volunteers today!

Last Call for Employers! 🚨 There are just a few stalls remaining for the Rochford District Jobs, Skills & Volunteering Fair 2026 – don’t miss your chance to get involved! Do you have a job vacancy or plans to recruit this summer? Join us alongside Rayleigh Jobcentre Plus and RRAVS at The Mill...

24/05/2026

All set up for the day 💕🌞

24/05/2026

Looking forward to attending today’s event, if you are in the area come along and say Hi 👋

Festival Guidance: Not long now until the festival on the 24th May and we want you to have the best time possible. We are so looking forward to welcoming you to our fifth In Harmony festival at SS0 7LP

🚙🅿️⛔If you usually park on Hamlet Court Road between Canewdon Road and Anerley Road or within the adjoining junctions at Ditton Court Road and St Helens Road, please see the parking suspension signs, and have your car moved out of the road closure zone before 7am on festival day Sunday 24th May.
Once set up begins we are unable to facilitate the exit of cars, due to health and safety.

🌻🚌May we respectfully ask that where possible you travel by public transport, that will help with reducing the impact on the environment, parking, traffic flow and the festival's neighbours. If you need to travel by car there are car parks at Hamlet Court Road junction with London Road. Ceylon Road, Shorefield Road and North Road.

🚾 There are public toilets at the Hamlet Court Road car park, toilets at the Station, and also if you are customers at the restaurants, cafe's, bars and The Haven Hub.

🟠 Committee members and stewards will be on hand in Hi Vis vests for any queries.

Thank you for helping to make the festival fun for everyone to enjoy!

29/04/2026

A lovely morning spent with some of our fantastic volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work x