We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who will be able to support us in delivering our services to volunteers and local charities. Come along and have a chat with one of our friendly advisors on Thursday 15th August from 1.30pm – 4.30pm at our office to find out more about volunteer roles […]
Want to meet new people in your local community whilst making a difference in an individual’s life? Why not apply to become a Hackney Helper? Hackney Helpers give a few hours of their time each week, fortnight or month to meet, connect and support a Hackney resident who might be in need of some support. Your volunteering can take […]
The annual Mayor of London’s Volunteering Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and corporate volunteers who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and helping to make London the best city it can be. Each day, tens of thousands of volunteers help charities and not for profit groups to deliver their services. The Mayor of London’s […]
The Mayor of London’s Volunteering Awards recognises the tireless work of London’s volunteers and their efforts to improve our communities. Please take the time to nominate a volunteer who gives their time freely to our city’s charities every day. Your nomination will give them the opportunity to be rewarded for their incredible commitment. You can […]
If you work with or support volunteers in Hackney, why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum on Thursday 27 June? This June, we’ll be exploring how to deal with tricky situations with volunteers. We’ll be looking at some of the common causes of difficulties and what we can do to prevent them. […]
Is there something in your community you want to improve but don’t feel you have the tools or the confidence to do so? Come and explore what can be achieved through social action in this engaging and interactive workshop. Social action is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve the problems […]
Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. Every year, the Mental Health Foundation campaigns around a specific theme for Mental Health Awareness Week, and hundreds of community groups, schools and businesses come together to start conversations and run events around mental health that can change – and even save – lives. This year’s theme […]
Have you volunteered in Hackney in the last 6-12 months? If so, we want to hear from you! If you’re volunteering in an ongoing role every week, have taken part in a one-off activity or event, or are still searching for your ideal role – Volunteer Centre Hackney would love to find out more about […]
Considering getting a job, going back into work or maybe a career change? Would you like some support to get you ready? Come along to VCH’s employment workshops and get the support you want to reach your goals. ‘ I didn’t realise I had so many transferable skills!‘ Previous participant Join us for our free employment workshops […]
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 […]