GET INVOLVED
Make a difference in Littleover. Volunteer, join committees, partner with us, or support our community centre initiatives.
Get Involved With Your Community
King George V Community Centre thrives because of people like you. Whether you'd like to help in the café, support events, assist with admin tasks, or bring your own ideas — there's a place for you here.
This is your community centre. Let's build it, shape it and celebrate it — together.
Volunteer
Make a difference by giving your time and skills to support our community activities and programs.
Learn MoreStudent Placement
Gain valuable work experience in a community setting while contributing to meaningful projects.
Apply NowPartner With Us
Join us as a club, organization, or business to create lasting community impact together.
ExploreVolunteer With Us
King George V Community Centre thrives because of people like you. Whether you'd like to help in the café, support events, assist with admin tasks or bring your own ideas — there's a place for you here.
Community Café
Serving refreshments, welcoming visitors, setting up and tidying away
Events & Activities
Helping to plan, organise, promote or support events on the day
Admin Work
Assisting with emails, bookings, paperwork, social media, or basic office tasks
Physical Work
Helping with setting up rooms, outdoor upkeep, manual tasks, moving equipment or improving the space
Bring Your Own Idea
Want to run a class, activity, workshop or community initiative? We can offer space and support
Other
If you have skills or ideas that don't fit into the above, we'd still love to hear from you
Have a Say — Join a Committee
Help shape the future of your community centre by joining one of our committees. This is your space — your input helps make it better for everyone.
Local Residents' Committee
Work with us to ensure the centre meets the needs of local residents. Share your ideas, provide feedback, and help guide community programs and activities.
Express InterestDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Help us create a truly inclusive space that celebrates diversity and promotes equality for all community members, regardless of background or ability.
Join DEI Committee"Your voice matters. Together, we build community, by the community."
How to Get Involved
To volunteer, please complete our volunteer application form. We'll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss how you can get involved.
What happens next?
- Fill out the volunteer form with your details and interests
- We'll review your application and contact you
- If required, we'll arrange DBS check and training
- Welcome to the team! Start making a difference
Student Placement / Work Experience
King George V Community Centre offers meaningful work experience opportunities for students looking to gain real-world skills in a community setting.
Areas of Experience Available
We offer placements across various areas:
Filing, answering phones, data entry
Basic computer tasks, setting up equipment, digital organisation
Planning, set-up, on-the-day assistance
Supporting local projects, outreach, engagement
Serving customers, food prep, cleaning, customer service
Content creation, posters, photography
For Football & Cricket Clubs
We are seeking partnerships with football and cricket clubs to utilise and help manage our excellent sports facilities.
Football Clubs
We are seeking a lead football partner or multiple clubs to use, manage, and help improve our football pitch facilities.
What We Offer:
- Access to three football pitches (potential for 4)
- Changing rooms and showers
- Secure storage (indoor and outdoor)
- Use of main room for meetings and events
- On-site café access
- Club promotion support
- Pavilion as your club's official home
FA Improvement Funding Available: We have secured funding to bring all pitches to FA standards.
Cricket Clubs
We are looking for a cricket partner to take responsibility for developing and maintaining our cricket facilities.
Partnership Opportunities:
- Remove existing artificial pitch
- Develop brand-new natural pitches
- Ground preparation and grass regeneration
- Ongoing ground maintenance
- Management of cricket facilities
- Optional booking management assistance
Partner With Us to Create Lasting Community Impact
We are inviting expressions of interest from community groups, charities, social enterprises, and organisations who wish to deliver meaningful community activities at King George V Community Centre.
Who Should Apply
Youth Groups
After-school clubs, holiday programs, and youth development activities
Health & Wellbeing Providers
Mental health support, fitness classes, and health education programs
Education & Skills Training
Job training, CV workshops, and educational programs
Cultural & Arts Groups
Arts classes, cultural festivals, and creative workshops
Faith-Based Organizations
Faith activities, support groups, and community services
Local Charities
Community service providers and support organizations
We Are Seeking:
Businesses with a Focus on Social Value or CSR Initiatives
Support a Legacy – Partner with Us to Build a Stronger Community
Your Support Can Make a Difference
As this is a community project intended to benefit future generations, we warmly welcome any additional support or in-kind contributions your organisation may wish to offer as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Community Social Engagement (CSE) commitment.
Due to budget constraints, several valuable elements and identified community needs could not be included in the current scope of works. Your contribution can help us bridge these gaps and significantly enhance the overall impact of the project.
We Are Seeking Help With:
Kitchen Equipment
Furniture
Financial Donations
Volunteers
Professional Services
Sports Equipment
Educational Materials
Technology
Event Support
Landscaping Materials
Transportation Services
Arts & Crafts Materials
Recognition of Your Support
Organisations providing demonstrable CSR or CSE support will be formally acknowledged at the official opening ceremony, attended by media representatives, local MPs, and members of the wider community.
A CSR Recognition Certificate will also be awarded to honour your contribution and commitment to local community development.
Let's Build It Together
With your support, King George V Community Centre will become a vibrant, inclusive hub for everyone. Let's build it, shape it and celebrate it — together.
"This is your community centre. Let's shape its future together."
07521960778
info@kgvderby.org.uk