When one of my nieces was 5 and starting school, she turned to her older sibling and said “I have an important question. Where. Is. The. Toilet.”
It IS a pretty important question, right? And just one of many that the fantastic volunteers at the Hackney Half will answer for the thousands of participants on the weekend.
Christmas is traditionally the time of year when people give generously to one another. This year, with prices rising, temperatures dropping and social isolation increasing, your time can help make Hackney a gentler place to be this winter. We have roles that fit in with all sorts of timeframes, locations and skillsets. And often, the […]
To help residents cope with the emotional, mental and physical challenges presented by the Cost of Living crisis, Volunteer Centre Hackney (VCH) will rally volunteers to help deliver services and staff locations where residents can get some respite this winter. Starting this week, VCH, with support from Hackney Council, will lead efforts to pair volunteers […]
Can you write in a way that inspires people to take action? Are you passionate about communities coming together to solve local issues? Come and join an award-winning Hackney charity to communicate and celebrate their successes and services and help spread the word about volunteering to Hackney residents. You will have the opportunity to develop […]
Can you write in a way that inspires people to take action? Are you passionate about communities coming together to solve local issues? Come and join an award-winning Hackney charity to communicate and celebrate their successes and services and help spread the word about volunteering to Hackney residents. You will have the opportunity to develop […]
STOP PRESS! In light of the planned rail and tube strikes in November, VCH’s Volunteer Fair will now be taking place on Thursday 17 November – same time, same place at 3.30pm-6pm at Dalston CLR James Library. The Fair is an opportunity for anyone living or working in Hackney who is interested in volunteering to […]
Want to volunteer in Hackney over the autumn? We’ve put together a list of volunteering opportunities currently available, so you can register to volunteer for some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations, all in one place. ❤️ Empower women to access support as a lived-experience Peer Mentor for Advance 🙏 Make sure homeless people can access […]
Come work for an award-winning local charity specialising in community and resident-led engagement! As our new Community Connector you’ll support people with mental health issues to link with their communities and enjoy health and wellbeing activities. You will be part of a strong and supportive team at VCH and at East London Foundation Trust, supporting […]
Want to volunteer in Hackney during August? There are loads of volunteering opportunities currently available, giving you the chance to support some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations. Help get older people online and end digital isolation with Ability Net Create artwork and put on live music at a venue on Brick Lane with the Bubble […]
Would you like to do a meaningful job as part of a friendly and supportive team? We’re currently recruiting for three different roles in our organisation. Community Befrienders Programme Manager Manage all aspects of one of our most significant programmes, as well as contributing to its ongoing development, including but not limited to overseeing fundraising, […]
