Volunteer
Make a difference in your community
By volunteering with CREST Waltham Forest, you can help us:
- Raise vital funds to support local people experiencing mental health challenges or living with disabilities and/or dementia.
- Increase awareness of our services and the positive impact we have within the community.
- Expand our capacity and flexibility, enabling us to deliver a wider range of projects and support to those who need it most.
What volunteering can offer you:
- Develop new skills and enhance existing ones.
- Gain valuable work experience and strengthen your CV.
- Meet new people, build friendships and enjoy being part of a supportive team.
- Grow in confidence and make a meaningful contribution to your community.
- Receive free training.
- Volunteer expenses.
The Snug Mental Health Hub Volunteer
Become part of our vibrant community at The Snug, a welcoming mental health hub dedicated to supporting wellbeing and connection.
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help create an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
Join us at The Snug – where every volunteer plays an important role in making a positive impact.
For more information, please contact Linda on 07881 017 368 or linda.mccairns@crestwf.org.uk
Ageing Well Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to join our Ageing Well Project on Mondays, Thursdays and/or Fridays for anything from 1 to 5 hours a day.
Our project provides adults aged 60+ who experience mental illness including early-stage dementia, a caring and supportive environment, meaningful social connections and engaging activities.
If you have a warm, compassionate nature, enjoy listening to others, and would like to support activities such as games, gentle exercise, arts and crafts or social sessions, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Misha on 07350 359 397 or email Colin Goodwin at colin.goodwin@crestwf.org.uk
Trustees
For more than 50 years, CREST Waltham Forest has been dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals across the borough. As we look to the future we are seeking passionate and committed volunteers to join our Board of
Trustees and help guide the organisation’s continued growth and success.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with expertise in finance, human resources, IT, fundraising or marketing who are committed to making a positive difference within our diverse community.
To find out more, please contact our Administrator on 07881 017 368 or admincrest@crestwf.org.uk


