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 […]
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 […]
With less than a week to go, VCH is gearing up for its next Volunteer Fair taking place on Wednesday 6 June, 5 – 7pm at Hackney Museum. Coming to the Volunteer Fair made my day!’ Attendee at April 2018 fair As part of our Volunteers Week celebrations, local residents are also invited to attend […]
It’s that time again! VCH will be running another Volunteer Fair in June at Hackney Museum, this time to celebrate Volunteers’ Week from 1-7 June 2018. Taking place on Wednesday 6 June from 5:00 – 7:00pm, all are welcome to come along and meet with charities and community groups from around Hackney. You’ll get a chance to […]
‘The session itself was exhilarating and meeting new people from different backgrounds was useful. The individual tasks opened up a new way of thinking – I feel more confident.’ Our next Get Into Volunteering session is taking place on Wednesday 9 May from 11am – 12noon here at the volunteer centre. This is a FREE […]
It’s that time again! VCH will be running another Volunteer Fair this month at Hackney Museum. Taking place on Thursday 26 April from 5:00 – 7:00pm, all are welcome to come along and meet with charities and community groups from around Hackney. You’ll get a chance to meet organisations working with young people, conservation, health […]