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1. Shelter - London Advice Service

   9.30am to 6.00pm

   Shelter’s London advice line offers free specialist advice on housing issues across all London boroughs. This includes advice on debt, welfare, and guidance on access to accommodation and available local services.  

   The Salvation Army21 Crown LaneMordenSM4 5BY

   0330 053 6091 (under 25 years) 0344 515 1540 (25 years or over) 0808 1644 660 (Emergency helpline) 0808 800 4444 (Helpline) Website Save to My Shortlist

2. Towards Employment - Local opportunities for young people

   Local employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people who live in Merton. Visit the Merton website (link below) for details of current opportunities. 

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3. Volunteering opportunities (Merton Connected)

   Merton Connected works to support, enable and champion the voluntary, community and faith sectors in Merton.  There are hundreds of opportunities to volunteer in Merton - visit the website and click on the topic that interests you.

   

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4. Apprenticeships - gov.uk

   Helpline 8.00am to 10.00pm

   Lots of information about apprenticeships, plus an apprenticeship finder, so you can search for opportunities near where you live and apply.  What is an apprenticeship? A guide to apprenticeships How to apply

   

   0800 015 0400 Apprenticeship Helpline 0247 682 6482 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

5. Deen City Farm

   10.00 am - 4.30 pm

   Deen City Farm is an urban farm with an educational focus in the heart of the London Borough of Merton. We teach the local community about the rural environment and where their food comes from. We have an active Volunteering programme with opportunities to help…

   Deen City Farm39 Windsor AvenueMerton AbbeySW19 2RR

   

   020 8543 5300 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

6. London Futures - The Change Foundation

   Tuesday's 4:30pm - 6pm (term time only)

   London Futures is an award-winning employability programme that engages young Londoners aged 18 – 30 with a disability, helping them transition into work, education or training through sport and personalised career development. Young Londoners will attend weekly London Futures sessions where they will play sport,…

   The Change Foundation, Cricket CentrePlough LaneWallingtonSurreySM6 8JQ

   

   

   07824 589517 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

7. The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders

   The Diamond Centre was the first purpose built centre for disabled riders in the UK. Diamond provides therapeutic riding and carriage driving for children and adults with disabilities.  As part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) the centre exists to provide disabled people…

   The Diamond Centre For Disabled RidersWoodmansterne RoadCarshaltonSM5 4DT

   

   020 8643 7764 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

8. Freedom Passes for Disabled Children and Young People

   The Disabled Freedom Pass gives free travel on most public transport in London at any time. You may be eligible for a Freedom Pass from Merton Council if you are an adult or a child, resident in the London Borough of Merton and you are…

   Civic CentreLondon RoadMordenSM4 5DX

   

   020 8545 4810 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

9. Grenfell Housing & Training (for young people)

   Grenfell Housing & Training provides housing and support in Merton, Kingston and Wandsworth for young people aged 16-30, young mothers and people with learning disabilities. Our tenants have the support of a dedicated housing officer. The housing officers work closely with tenants, getting to know each…

   Worsfold HouseChurch RoadMitchamCR4 3FA

   

   020 8545 2588 (South Wimbledon) 020 3675 0080 (Mitcham) Email Save to My Shortlist

10. Horizons Employability Support

    Focussed on young people in London, this programme is offered by Catch-22 and will provide participants with: Support from Career Coaches Group pre-employability support Volunteer-supported inspiration sessions A menu of technical training options In-work support Horizons will empower anyone who faces a barrier to work…

    07714 614 527 Email Website Save to My Shortlist