VCH Brings Communities Together to Build a Better Hackney
How To Get Involved
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
There are hundreds of ways to give your time, covering all interests and activities – one hour once or one day a week – whatever works for you.
NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Over 1,800 people a year sign up to support Hackney charities. Meet great volunteers with skills and experience to help your organisation grow and thrive.
PROJECTS
Supported employment, group volunteering, social action projects and mentoring. We can work in partnership to make inspiring ideas happen.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS VOLUNTEERING
If you would like to volunteer specifically to help to support people affected by the coronavirus crisis click the link to register now.
DO YOU NEED SUPPORT?
We know this is a hard time for many people and you, or someone you know, may need support. Find out how to get help now – click the button.
GUIDANCE FOR GROUPS
We are in awe of the community spirit that has sprung from such challenging circumstances. Click for more info on safer volunteering.
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I need support…
We know this is a hard time for many people and you may have a variety of support needs. This could include: Groceries pick-up and delivery Prescription pick up and delivery Telephone befriending Welfare Advice Translation Help with banking We will be taking referrals and requests for help to deliver shopping, and collect prescriptions, working […]
How VCH is working with local organisations and groups
We have a rich community and voluntary sector in Hackney and many of our local organisations work with some of our most “hard to reach” groups who often face additional barriers in accessing support. These include, but are not limited to, our homeless population, people with long term health conditions, disabled people including people with […]
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Support and Guidance for Organisations, Volunteers and Mutual Aid Groups
We are in awe of the community spirit that has sprung from such challenging circumstances. We are also aware that both volunteers and people being supported need to be safe. We are working hard together with Hackney Council, local charities and community groups to identify volunteer roles that are needed across the borough. We will […]
How to get involved and support your community during this emergency
If you would like to volunteer please fill in this short form or if you are having difficulties, you can email us on 020 7241 4443 extension 2000. We will aim to call you back within 10 days to verify your ID and match you to a local volunteer role.