Exploring volunteering and pathways to work

Meet employers & volunteering organisations offering diverse pathways to work for residents aged 18+ who are unemployed & have right to work

About this Event

Not sure what to do next or planning a career change?

Join our FREE event to explore different pathways to work including volunteering, work placements and more. Also, meet employers and organisations offering these opportunities.

Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Hounslow House, TW3 3EB, 6th Floor

In partnership with Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary service (EHCVS), Learn Hounslow, Community Hub and Libraries, we're hosting this event to support unemployed residents aged 18+ and current students and graduates from Learn Hounslow (Hounslow Council's adult education provider). Residents needing extra help to access career information and opportunities available in the community are also welcome.

At the event, you'll

• Meet employers, volunteering organisations who can provide information of volunteering, work placement and paid job oportunities
• Access employment guidance and support from Work Hounslow
• Ask questions about opportunities and support available

Which organisations are attending and what opportunities are available?

There will be multiple roles in volunteering, work placement and paid jobs across sectors, including gardening and horticultural, health & social care, hospitality, IT, early years, education and language from over 16 companies and organisations. The Council teams including Work Hounslow and Learn Hounslow will be available to provide information and support.

Click below to view the agenda and learn about the roles on offer from each organisation.

Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM
Start

🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Meet with employers, community and volunteering organisations

🕑: 01:00 PM
Finish

Hounslow Council


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Hounslow Council teams
Host: Lampton Park community garden

Info: Volunteering roles at Lampton Park community garden sessions work placement (Horticultural); Paid roles of Support Workers at Shared Lives(health and social care); Hounslow Council's Digital Champions volunteer (IT)

Lampton Greenspace


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lampton Greenspace Services

Info: Volunteering roles (Gardening, animals, horticultural)

Historic Parks & Gardens


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Boston Manor House & Park, Hogarth House and Chiswick House & Gardens

Info: Volunteering roles at Boston Manor House & Park and Hogarth House in customer service, gardening, digital marketing, tour guiding, photography and more; Volunteering roles in horticultural at at Boston Manor Park and Chiswick House & Gardens

Skylarks Charity


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Skylarks Charity

Info: Volunteering roles (early years/ Play Worker)

West London NHS Trust


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
North West London Health & Social Care Skills Academy

Info: Volunteering roles in the NHS

Local museum


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
London Museum of Water and Steam

Info: Volunteering roles (Hospitality and customer service)

The Mulberry Centre


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
The Mulberry Centre

Info: Multiple volunteering roles in a cancer information and support centre located within West Middlesex Hospital

EHCVS


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS)

Info: EHCVS is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the voluntary and community sector in both Ealing and Hounslow. The organisation assist over 800 local voluntary groups, offering a wide range of practical support services to help organisations thrive. The organisation can share information of volunteering roles in the community and provide support in applications.

Alzheimer Society


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Alzheimer Society

Info: Volunteering roles supporting individuals with dementia and mental health needs (Health & social care)

LanguageLine UK


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
LanguageLine UK

Info: Face-to face or home-based language interpretating roles (paid, self employed)

Chelsea&Westminster NHS


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
West Middlesex University Hospital

Info: Volunteering roles (Health & social care)

Learn Hounslow


🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Learn Hounslow - February term courses for residents

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