Calling all volunteers! If you’re enjoying your time volunteering with VCH or another local organisation, why not take part in some of our free online wellbeing events? Over the next few weeks, we will be running a series of online events exclusively for people who have started volunteering via VCH to say a huge thank […]
Over the next few weeks, Volunteer Centre Hackney will be collecting stories from volunteers about their time with us. The coronavirus crisis has led to huge changes in the ways we live our lives. From the way we work, to the way we interact with our community – little has been left untouched by its […]
Whilst we can’t run our regular Volunteer Fairs and give you the opportunity to meet organisations face-to-face at this time, VCH continues to bring you some of the latest volunteering opportunities across the borough. Whether you can offer your skills for a one-off, specialist role, or want to volunteer more long term, there are loads […]
Each year from 1 – 7 June, volunteers are celebrated across the country via Volunteers’ Week. This annual event looks very different this year – and whilst Volunteer Centre Hackney aren’t able to host our usual Volunteer Fair where you can meet organisations and charities face to face, you can still find out about what’s […]
Each year, Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1 – 7 June every year. This year, the organisers, NCVO, have decided that it isn’t appropriate to go ahead with their usual planned celebration. Instead, this year is an opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to volunteers. Say thanks onlineJoin Volunteer Centre Hackney and other charities […]
The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic will be huge for people within our community. It will increase isolation, unemployment, financial poverty and exacerbate poor mental health. So the need for volunteering will be greater than ever and we really appreciate your help over time. VCH recognises that many people want to start volunteering, and support […]
Wick Award and The Loss Project have teamed up to offer free training around end of life awareness for volunteers currently working with vulnerable people, including volunteers who may be delivering meals & medicines, supporting neighbours, telephone befriending or coordinating mutual aid groups in E9. FREE End of Life Awareness Training for Volunteers / Online […]
Haggerston Mutual Aid have teamed up with the local mosque on Kingsland High Road to distribute hot meals during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which began on Thursday 23 April. 100 volunteers will deliver a total of 6,000 meals to residents and local organisations who support vulnerable residents in the borough, including St Mungo’s, Streets Kitchen […]
Hackney Community Transport are offering their minibuses for free to any groups who need minibuses for to deliver supplies to those in need in the community. If your group is already a member of HCT, you are now able to make a booking online or over the phone. For those who have not previously used […]
Since our last update, VCH has lots of new and additional guidance that could help you and your group. Check out some of the new info below, and let us know if you have any questions or advice that could be shared with others by emailing us at info@vchackney.org Donating clothesWe are following Public Health […]
