Help put a smile on the face of an older, isolated person.
Volunteer as an Octavia BefrienderTransforming local lives
We support people affected by ill health, social isolation, low income or unemployment in central and west London. We help over 2000 people each year by:
- caring for older people through befriending and social activities
- supporting children and young people through inspirational projects and outreach work
- helping people into work through volunteering and training
Latest news & events view all
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29 Jun
Octavia volunteers celebrated at Awards hosted by Actor Tamsin Greig
Inspirational stories were heard at Lambeth Palace during an awards ceremony to thank Octavia volunteers.
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23 Jul
PopUp Business School free event
Free five day event to help residents launch and manage a new business
How we help more case studies
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Jean's story
a success story from our 'Tenants into Work' programme
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Learn2Earn: One service user's story
"My primary goals in attending the programme are to end my self-imposed isolation, and bring a little structure to my week."
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Kitty and Claire
Befriending promotes independence and reduces isolation.
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Gemma
Things feel more open to me now and I feel pushed and supported.