Become a Community Champion today

After the success of Community Champions during the pandemic, the Council is looking for even more Champions to help our borough stay connected.

Initially set up us as a partnership between the Council and the NHS during COVID-19, Community Champions are an army of volunteers from across the borough recruited to share key information with friends, family and local community networks about health and wellbeing support and local activities.

Champions receive free training, invitations to webinars and are part of a community network via Whatsapp. Participants are sent health and wellbeing advice from the Council and our local NHS to share with friends, family and community networks. There is also the opportunity to share any suggestions and issues at a local level.

Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults’ Social Care, said: “Our inspiring Community Champions have already played a huge role in our borough, from correcting false vaccination messaging on social media to speaking to their neighbours and ensuring they’re up to date on the latest health advice. Having more dedicated people with trusted health advice straight to their mobile phones will help everyone live their healthiest lives and make sure no one is forgotten.”

Local health priorities are always changing, and the Council needs volunteers ready to share the latest information with their community.

If you want to become Community Champion, apply at: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ community-champions

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