Can you spare some time?
MerryGoRound is run solely by a small group of volunteers. We’re looking for more volunteers so we can help more families in need. Here’s how you can help…
Sorting sessions
This is our biggest job! We need to sort through the large volume of donations that are very kindly donated to us to quality check and sort them into the correct sizes.
We also need help to prepare bundles of items for distribution to referrers.
We know you are busy so while we hold regular sessions, we don’t need you to commit to help every week - just when you can would be great!
Availability
Days and times vary but we usually run sorting sessions on weekday mornings - please get in touch for more details
Location
Angel, Islington, London N1 1UL
Delivering donations and bundles
Do you have a car or a cargo bike? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We need help to deliver bundles to referrers for them to pass on to the families we help. We usually deliver them to the referrer’s office or the family’s local children’s centre.
Availability
Ad hoc weekday deliveries
Location
Angel, Islington, London N1 1UL
at home Sorting and/or mending
If you’re not able to make it to our sorting sessions it would be amazing if you could give us a hand to sort items at your home. We can let you know what’s required (it’s really straightforward!) and then you can sort whenever it suits you.
One of the reasons we set up MerryGoRound was to prevent items that still have life in them ending up in landfill. Some of the clothing donations we receive require simple mending (such as replacing buttons / repairing hems) so if you’re a whizz with a needle and thread let us know!
Availability
Regular weekly or
ad hoc
Location
your home!
Specialist skills
We’re looking to build our presence online and IRL so if you have skills in social media, graphic design or photography we’d love to hear from you.
We’d also be grateful for some help with writing funding applications so if you have any experience in this area please do get in touch.
Availability
Regular weekly or
ad hoc
Location
your home!
Register to become a merrygoround Volunteer
Sign up here…
consent form for young volunteers under 18 years
This consent form is for young people under 18 who wish to to take part in volunteering activities at our storage unit at Islington Square, N1.
Description of Activity
The young person volunteer activities will include sorting and checking donated items and preparing bundles to be gifted.
Important Information
MerryGoRound aims to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for every child or young person. To help us do this, please note the following important information.
• All questions on the consent form must be completed and signed by the parent or carer before any child takes part.
• Parents and carers must ensure they notify us of any changes to the information given on the form.
• Parents and carers must make arrangements for children to be brought to and from the activity safely and on time. If a parent or carer is not able to collect their child, they need to let us know in advance who will be doing so.
• We cannot take responsibility for any damaged clothing and/or personal items during the activity.
• Parents and carers should ensure children have sufficient water, food, clothing and medication (where appropriate) for the duration of the activity.
Parent or guardian to complete the following form…