Every member is different, with their own unique story, own memories and experiences, good and bad, but they are fighting for a better future, even though its hard they stick with Step Up, for however long it takes. Every member of Step Up has their own unique strength, and I’m happy that I can give a little support to get them to a better place.
Refugee Week runs from the 19th-25th June this year, and celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Since the theme for this year is compassion, we’d like to share a few ways you can gift your time as a volunteer to support refugees and asylum seekers.
Over 1,000 people have donated their time as volunteers to help others in Hackney over the past year. Especially in the current climate, it’s crucial to recognise the contribution of volunteers to the local community.
Since it’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, here are some ways you can give your time to support mental health in the community.
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 […]