Today marks the 22nd annual National Student Volunteering Day. The day celebrates celebrate the impact of student volunteers and encourages more students to engage in volunteering, for both their own wellbeing, as well as their communities. We have a number of of volunteer roles available for young people, ages 16+, including opportunities in retail charity […]
Welcome to 2023. As we start the new year, we have new roles on VC Connect. In particular, St. Peter De Beauvoir and Shepherd Fold Ministry seek Warm Hub Volunteers to greet guests, serve tea and coffee and provide a respite from the cold and a chat during the winter months. You can find the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Want to volunteer in Hackney this summer? There are loads of volunteering opportunities currently available, giving you the chance to support some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations. Want to start a career in education? The Access Project are looking for volunteer academic tutors to tutor a 14-18 year old one hour a week. A free […]
We are recruiting for our resident engagement and social action programmes that work with residents living across Hackney and the City of London. You will be based out in the community to engage, support and enable local residents and patients to deliver local services for themselves, to meet local needs. We support residents to come […]
Volunteers’ Week takes place every year from 1-7 June. It’s an opportunity to recognise and thank volunteers across the UK. Over the last two years thousands of volunteers supported communities in Hackney through the pandemic. But hundreds of local people continue to volunteer every week in other ways as well – establishing groups, achieving common […]
Name Ryk Age 60 Organisations volunteered for Centrepoint, Chair Disco, City and Hackney Carers, Drinkline, Hackney Brocals, Hoxton Trust, Sense, Volunteer Centre Hackney Who would play you in a film of your life? Timothy Spall. He can play anyone. Can you remember the first time you volunteered? I first volunteered in Soho at Centrepoint, which […]