Christmas hasn’t even arrived yet, but here at VCH we have been busy planning our Volunteer Fair for the New Year – and we are very pleased to confirm VCH’s first Volunteer Fair of 2019 taking place on Wednesday 30 January at Dalston CLR James Library from 12-2pm. A new year is always a time to think about making positive changes – and volunteering […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney’s resident Employment Advisor, Ian Jordan will be running two free employment workshops in February 2019 to support your journey into the world of work. Whether you are starting work after a break, entering employment for first time or are thinking about starting something new, these welcoming workshops will cover all aspects of entering the job market. […]
“We were really looking for people to be local. It’s why Volunteer Centre Hackney has actually proved to be the best source of volunteers.” Read Easy Hackney is a recently-affiliated group to the national charity, Read Easy UK, which was set up in 2010 by Ginny Williams Ellis to support adults who had never learnt […]
Want to give something back this Christmas? There are many ways to volunteer in the run up to Christmas and on the day itself, from helping out at Santa Dashes, making Xmas cards for isolated people, helping out at Xmas Dinners and lunches or if you are time-short you can donate hamper items and presents to […]
The Step Up project supports people who have experienced mental ill-health to access volunteering as part of their mental health recovery and personal journey towards employment. Mark came to Step Up because he wanted to build his confidence and develop new skills. Naturally shy, he wanted to put his mathematical skills to good use in […]
Come together to meet new people and enjoy tasty teatime treats and a cuppa at our Tea and Talk morning, taking place on World Mental Health Day, 10 October. Good mental health is fundamental to thriving in life. It is the essence of who we are and how we experience the world. Yet, compared to […]
UPDATE: More organisations now confirmed. See the full list below. Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next Volunteer Fair will be taking place on Thursday 18 October 5 – 7pm at a new venue – Haggerston Community Centre, in Lovelace Street E8. Volunteer Fairs are a great way to meet local charities face to face and find out […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next Volunteer Fair will be taking place on Thursday 18 October 5 – 7pm at a new venue – Haggerston Community Centre, in Lovelace Street E8. Our Volunteer Fairs are a great way to meet local charities face to face and find out what giving your time involves. As always, this is […]
If you work with or support volunteers why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Kick off the new academic year where we will explore the key issues that you will be facing this year and what support you need from your VCH. VCH is looking to build on the success of its […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney is looking for an exceptional Employment Advisor to join our team. Employment Advisor (Full or part-time, can be discussed at interview) We are looking for a dynamic, engaging Employment Advisor to join our team and support people with mental health issues and other high support needs into paid employment. You’ll have a […]
