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London Play Design
Who are we?London Play Design is a dynamic Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to transforming underfunded Adventure Playgrounds and public spaces into vibrant community hubs. We work closely with local communities to understand their needs and create inclusive, creative, and engaging environments that inspire social interaction, play, and environmental awareness.What volunteer roles do we…
Description

Help us tell the stories that keep London playful.

We need volunteer writers to research and write clear, engaging case studies that demonstrate the impact of our work and the bigger ideas behind it: children’s right to play; making London a more child-friendly city; practical business models that help charities thrive when public funding is cut; and the value of adventure playgrounds and community gardens for low-income families and vulnerable people.

We're currently seeking a volunteer to write a case study on an adventure playground in Lewisham.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking writing experience in community projects, community-led design processes, child-led play, social impact, or the effects of urbanisation in London.

For more information, please email [email protected] or visit our website at www.londonplaydesign.org.uk.

Here's an example of one of our case studies: https://www.londonplaydesign.org.uk/case-study-bethwin-road-adventure-playground 

Here's a video about one of our recent projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDRIKCJzXuA

Duties
  • Attend a few corporate volunteer days at your assigned playground so you can see community work in action and meet key staff and community leaders
  • Conduct research and write a case study on a pre-agreed topic, such as how a playground has had an impact on its local community, or the importance of this space in improving the quality of life for local children
  • Conduct interviews and observations, take photos/videos, collect and collate data
  • Receive and work from feedback on your writing
  • Have your work published on our site and partner channels, with full credit given
Training
You'll have an initial chat and regular check-ins with our Student Volunteering & Social Impact Coordinator, including goal-setting, feedback and progress reviews.
Part of your induction will involve attending a corporate volunteer day to see our work in action.

Time commitment

Attend some of the corporate volunteer days taking place at your assigned playground (all on weekdays and travel/food expenses up to £15 a day will be reimbursed).
You can write remotely, fitting the project around your studies or other commitments.
Any deadlines will be agreed together.
Application deadline

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This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.