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Update 01/02/2021: We’ve now launched our dedicated Public Health Community Champions web pages, where you can find the latest training dates as well as all the most up-to-date public health resources for existing Champions. This month VCH, in partnership with Hackney CVS and City and Hackney Public Health, will be launching the new Public Health […]
Help support people with mental health issues to build local community connections, linking them to activities, projects and services. Volunteer Centre Hackney and Peter Bedford Housing Association are recruiting for two Community Connectors to support people with mental health issues to link to their communities, developing a personalised programme of health and wellbeing activities. You […]
Calling all volunteers! If you’re enjoying your time volunteering with VCH or another local organisation, why not take part in some of our free online wellbeing events? Over the next few weeks, we will be running a series of online events exclusively for people who have started volunteering via VCH to say a huge thank […]
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. […]