Volunteer Centre Hackney supports around 400 local charities and organisations to recruit local residents as volunteers. Based on Kingsland Road, Hackney Pirates one of these charities. An educational charity, the team support young people aged 9-13 to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance that will help them achieve both in school and the world beyond. The Pirates welcome […]
Discuss all things volunteer management, and meet volunteer managers and co-ordinators from across the borough at our next Volunteer Managers’ Forum on 6 February 2019. Taking place on Wednesday 6 February, 11.30am – 1.30pm at Peter Bedford Housing Association, the first session of the year is in partnership with Hackney Learning Trust, and will focus […]
Come to Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Volunteer Fair and be inspired by local charities seeking people like YOU to help them do amazing things. VCH’s first Volunteer Fair of 2019 is taking place on Wednesday 30 January at Dalston CLR James Library from 12-2pm. A new year is always a great time to think about making positive changes – and volunteering is […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney is seeing in the new year with an explosion of new workshops and events! Whether you want to help a local charity, are thinking about changing careers or want to look after your wellbeing in 2019, VCH has got something on offer for you. Looking to volunteer? Come along to Dalston CLR James Library on Wed 30 Jan 2019, 12 […]
Now’s your chance to book in for the final two employment workshops of 2018. Ian, VCH’s Employment Advisor, will be running two more free employment workshops in December giving you positive and practical advice around employment, from CVs to interview questions. Everyone attending will get the opportunity to register on one of our ongoing employment support projects for […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney’s resident Employment Advisor, Ian Jordan will be running two free employment workshops in February 2019 to support your journey into the world of work. Whether you are starting work after a break, entering employment for first time or are thinking about starting something new, these welcoming workshops will cover all aspects of entering the job market. […]
Want to give something back this Christmas? There are many ways to volunteer in the run up to Christmas and on the day itself, from helping out at Santa Dashes, making Xmas cards for isolated people, helping out at Xmas Dinners and lunches or if you are time-short you can donate hamper items and presents to […]
UPDATE: More organisations now confirmed. See the full list below. Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next Volunteer Fair will be taking place on Thursday 18 October 5 – 7pm at a new venue – Haggerston Community Centre, in Lovelace Street E8. Volunteer Fairs are a great way to meet local charities face to face and find out […]
If you work with or support volunteers why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Kick off the new academic year where we will explore the key issues that you will be facing this year and what support you need from your VCH. VCH is looking to build on the success of its […]
If you’re passionate about your community and keen to make a difference, Volunteer Centre Hackney’s free training on Community Organising might be for you! Volunteer Centre Hackney is delivering this free one-day course on Friday 13th July 10am – 4pm to enable people to come together, agree common goals, and use their skills, talents and passions to […]