Volunteering opportunities near and far in 2025

Posted onAuthorCentral England Quakers

Opportunities to volunteer locally with Peace Hub, across the UK with Quaker Voluntary Action, and in France with the Quaker Centre in Congénies.

Join the Peace Hub Focus Group

At Area Meeting in November, our project Peace Hub set out it’s plans for new ways of working in 2025. Three priorities for the work have been identified:

  • Working with & supporting other groups committed to peace & social justice, through outreach, inreach & networking;
  • Organising peace events & activities that build on this partnership work;
  • Taking people on a journey from passive to active in this peace work.

A Focus Group will help develop the content for Peace Hub work and provide guidance on issues and groups for Peace Hub to work with. The purpose of the group is to enliven and stimulate the work, and help align priority areas for Peace Hub with the energy and concerns of Friends.

The group will be open to any Friends (members or attenders) within Central England who are concerned about peace and social justice issues. Group membership will be though active participation, and not be formally nominated. 

Peace Hub focus group ToRDownload

Any Friends wishing to join, or interested in learning more, can contact the Peace Hub Coordinator: office@peacehub.org.uk

Quaker Voluntary Action Retreats

Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA) organises working retreats in Britain, Europe and beyond. Volunteers participate in practical projects and reflective sessions that promote personal spiritual development with meaningful engagement in the world. Activities may include gardening, decorating and internal renovation, refugee support, sustainability projects and woodland management.

The theme for 2025 will be Caring for Creation:

  • Swarthmoor Hall, Lake District, 9th-14th March – £385
  • Claridge House, Surrey, 14th-17th April – £270
  • Pardshaw Quaker Centre, Lake District, 2nd-5th May – £190
  • Rookhow Bunkbarn, Lake District, 25th-29th August – £325

Read more and apply on the QVA website.

Quaker Centre Congénies Resident Friends

The Quaker Centre in Congénies, France is looking for Resident Friends. The Resident Friends are provided with a studio apartment in the house, and use of a car. In exchange they carry out practical tasks as wardens, and promote international Quaker outreach and in-reach.

Please visit the Maison Quaker à Congénies website to find out more, or email the Search Committee at: searchcommittee@maison-quaker-congenies.org