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Are you a charity interested in working with our volunteers? We are currently looking for volunteering opportunities across England to host volunteers during Summer 2021. If you are interested please get in touch by emailing headstart@family-action.org.uk
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13-12-2018
The HeadStart team are taking some well deserved time off over the holidays.
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12-10-2018
Ebele volunteered 16 hours at the Leonard Cheshire Disability in Bromley, a residential home for people of all ages with disabilities. As an activities volunteer, she was able to help plan a range of fun activities for residents as well as managing the schedule. She wanted to gain experience volunteering in a care home and eventually get a job.
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04-10-2018
Kenneth participated in HeadStart during summer 2015 after NCS. He volunteered at the London Bowling Club for 16 hours, helping with the maintenance and restoration of the club.
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04-07-2018
With just a few days away from HeadStart applications opening, here is all you need to know about how to apply and when you will hear from us!
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16-06-2015
Zendesk becomes the first tech company to sign on to the HeadStart programme with a £150,000 commitment from its foundation
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01-05-2015
HeadStart has received a £125,000 grant from Heathrow Community Fund's Inspiring Youth programme to support a further 600 young people to volunteer whilst gaining the skills and experience to get ahead.
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09-04-2015
Young Londoners invited ‘behind the scenes’ of Starbucks
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