Volunteer at The Exchange, Erith

Get involved: join our volunteer team and help us make, welcome, care, connect and create positive change in the local community.

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Join our volunteer team at The Exchange

Could you be one of our next volunteers at The Exchange? We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to help us care for our building, welcome visitors, support creative activity and keep our free community space open to all.

The Exchange is a place where people can come together, learn new skills, share knowledge, make useful and beautiful things, and be part of positive change in the local community.

Volunteering with us is a chance to meet new people, build confidence, learn or share practical skills, support local projects and contribute to a more connected, sustainable and welcoming community. Whether you have specialist experience, a few hours to spare, or simply a willingness to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

There are lots of ways to get involved. You could join our TEX Maker community and work alongside others in ceramics, textiles or timber; help care for, maintain and develop our beautiful community garden - recently featured on BBC Gardeners' World; help in the shop and coffee bar by welcoming visitors and supporting day-to-day activity; lend a hand with practical handyperson tasks; help look after our building and shared spaces through facilities support such as litter picking, tidying and keeping areas safe, clean and welcoming; become an ambassador for The Exchange by sharing what we do with visitors and the wider community; or support the team behind the scenes with administration.

You do not need to be an expert to volunteer with us. We welcome people who are experienced, people who are learning, and people who are curious to try something new. What matters most is that you are open, reliable, friendly and interested in supporting the values and vision of The Exchange.

Get involved today: join our volunteer team and help us make, welcome, care, connect and create positive change in the local community.

We understand that giving time can be hard with work, family or other commitments, so if you are unsure and want to talk to us about this, please do get in touch!