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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want to make a difference in your community 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 […]
Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference in their community. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity’s work. Ross Diamond […]
Are you looking for a creative opportunity to engage and make a difference in the local community? Then Creative Collaborator may be the role for you! ‘It was wonderful! Was busy from beginning to end!‘ – Creative Collaborator Volunteer CarersCollectiveLDN is an arts and crafts focused programme to provide carers with much needed respite, and […]
Want to meet new people in your local community whilst making a difference in an individual’s life? Why not apply to become a Hackney Helper? Hackney Helpers give a few hours of their time each week, fortnight or month to meet, connect and support a Hackney resident who might be in need of some support. […]
Join VCH at our next Volunteer Fair, taking place on Wednesday 18 September at Hoxton Hall. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering to come along to this friendly and informal event to meet a wide range of local charities and community groups who are all looking for new volunteers. On the […]
With the warmer weather it’s the perfect time to dip your toe into volunteering! Not only are there mood-lifting benefits of the sun; it makes you want to get outdoors, socialise and be part of the community. But sharing or developing your skills and interests can be boost your confidence and help to combat isolation. […]
VCH is currently seeking new trustees who have ideas, ambition and passion, and are keen to share these to help our small but impactful charity grow. We know that whilst we do good work, there are potentially many new ideas that will help people to volunteer and share their skills, that we are not able […]