VCH Brings Communities Together to Build a Better Hackney
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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
February Role Round Up
Looking to take on a new volunteering role this year? We’ve got a host of new roles suited to a range of interests and availabilities. Help in the response to coronavirus by signing up as a City and Hackney Public Health Community Champion and reduce the deadly impact of the disease by communicating vital public […]
Help grow and develop Volunteer Centre Hackney
VCH are looking for 3 new trustees to join their Board, to play a key role in the growth and development of the charity. We are looking for people with different backgrounds and experience, to help our Board reflect the huge diversity that makes up the borough of Hackney. We are also looking for people […]
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Become a Community Champion and Help Stop the Spread of Covid-19
“My community are grateful there is someone who they can speak to confidently, who is trained to give advice.” VCH are looking for people who live, work or study in City and Hackney to show leadership and help save lives by communicating key public health messages to family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. In partnership with […]
January 2021: Updated Guidance On Volunteering During the Pandemic
As we enter a third lockdown, we’re updating you on the existing GOV.UK guidance on volunteering during the pandemic. Here’s a summary of the guidance: People must volunteer from home unless it is not reasonably possible for you to do so. If you can’t, you can volunteer outside your home if they follow the social […]