A creative workshop exploring the future of volunteering and community action in Portsmouth

What could volunteering in Portsmouth look like in 100 years?

As our city changes, how might communities come together to support one another? What traditions, values and acts of kindness will still matter, and what new ways of connecting could emerge?

Join GoodGym Portsmouth for a creative workshop exploring the future of volunteering and community action. Through photography, storytelling, conversation and collaborative activities, you'll reflect on what makes volunteering meaningful today and imagine how communities might grow stronger in the future.

Whether you're already involved in your local community or simply curious about the role volunteering can play in shaping tomorrow, this workshop offers a welcoming space to connect, share ideas and co-create a vision for the future. Participants are invited to bring a photograph (digital or printed) that represents community, connection or volunteering to them.

About the Facilitator

Dr Samantha Belfrage is a member of the GoodGym Portsmouth Taskforce and has volunteered with GoodGym since it launched in Portsmouth in 2018. Passionate about the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and foster belonging, Samantha creates opportunities for people to come together, share experiences and imagine the future of community action.

About Communal

This event is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex’s seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth’s communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city’s creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.

See the full programme of COMMUNAL events and workshops here

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