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 […]
A new campaign from Volunteer Centre Hackney (VCH) is rallying volunteers to help residents cope with the emotional, mental and physical challenges of the Cost of Living Crisis. VCH, with support from Hackney Council, is leading efforts to pair volunteers with organisations providing services around food, warming hubs and social befriending and support. The campaign […]
Christmas is traditionally the time of year when people give generously to one another. This year, with prices rising, temperatures dropping and social isolation increasing, your time can help make Hackney a gentler place to be this winter. We have roles that fit in with all sorts of timeframes, locations and skillsets. And often, the […]
To help residents cope with the emotional, mental and physical challenges presented by the Cost of Living crisis, Volunteer Centre Hackney (VCH) will rally volunteers to help deliver services and staff locations where residents can get some respite this winter. Starting this week, VCH, with support from Hackney Council, will lead efforts to pair volunteers […]
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 […]
On 17th November, we saw the return of our first in-person volunteer fair since 2019. More than 80 attendees mixed with organisations from across the borough during the afternoon session at the Dalston CLR James Library. Organisations in attendance included: African Development and Advocacy Centre (AFRIDAC), AMURT UK, East Age London UK, Hackney Council, HIP […]
Are you a self-motivated, confident worker who enjoys meeting and connecting individuals and organisations? Are you passionate about communities coming together to solve local issues? We are recruiting for our resident engagement and social action programmes across Hackney and the City of London. We support residents to come together, to share their skills and experience […]
Want to volunteer in Hackney over the winter? 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. Help create a welcoming space for migrant communities at Akwaaba. Sort stock and gain retail experience whilst raising money for […]
We’re nearing the end of Trustees’ Week, where the volunteers who help guide charities like Volunteer Centre Hackney have been celebrated. But what is a trustee and why would you want to be one? Trustees are volunteers that support a charity, making decisions on behalf of that charity as part of a collective team or […]
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 […]