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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.
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.
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.
Latest News and Events
September Role Round Up
Passionate about helping others and tackling coronavirus in Hackney? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Emergency Volunteer Team, helping to respond in the event of a second lockdown, as well as Public Health Champions, aiding in reducing the transmission of the disease through communication. Love being on the road? Drivers and cyclists needed for […]
Test & Trace: Free Public Health Community Champion training
This month VCH, in partnership with Hackney CVS and City and Hackney Public Health, will be launching the new Public Health Community Champion volunteer role and Community Champion training programme. The aim of the programme is to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19 in City and Hackney, by communicating important public health messages […]
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Emergency Team Volunteer Recruitment
The response to the coronavirus pandemic by volunteers has been amazing. It has shown us what can be done when we all work together. As we head towards the winter months, we will need to tap into this spirit to make sure that we can keep Hackney safe. In order to keep on top of […]
Make a real difference as a Community Supporter
Help support your community in its time of need. We’re looking for volunteers to make a real difference to the lives of someone in their local community by acting as a Community Supporter/Telephone Befriender. As a volunteer, you’ll help enhance a local resident’s life by supporting and promoting their confidence and helping them to thrive. […]