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There has been an incredible response from people in the Hackney community to coronavirus so far, with many organisations dealing with an overwhelming amount of individuals putting themselves forward to help. Over the last few weeks, lots of organisations have contacted VCH to ask about some of the processes they might need to have in […]
Whilst we can’t run our regular Volunteer Fairs and give you the opportunity to meet organisations face-to-face at this time, VCH continues to bring you some of the latest volunteering opportunities across the borough. Whether you can offer your skills for a one-off, specialist role, or want to volunteer more long term, there are loads […]
Haggerston Mutual Aid have teamed up with the local mosque on Kingsland High Road to distribute hot meals during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which began on Thursday 23 April. 100 volunteers will deliver a total of 6,000 meals to residents and local organisations who support vulnerable residents in the borough, including St Mungo’s, Streets Kitchen […]
Since our last update, VCH has lots of new and additional guidance that could help you and your group. Check out some of the new info below, and let us know if you have any questions or advice that could be shared with others by emailing us at info@vchackney.org Donating clothesWe are following Public Health […]
Hackney’s voluntary and community organisations are continuing to support the borough’s communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Across Hackney, organisations are adapting their delivery so they can help people who need extra support during the crisis. Hackney Giving, run by Hackney CVS, is a single point of giving that supports grassroots organisations in Hackney. The programme […]
We are in awe of the community spirit that has sprung from such challenging circumstances. We are also aware that both volunteers and people being supported need to be safe. We are working hard together with Hackney Council, local charities and community groups to identify volunteer roles that are needed across the borough. We will […]
If you would like to volunteer please register here or if you are having difficulties, you can email us on 020 7241 4443 extension 2000. We will then process your application and aim to contact you within 10 days to verify your ID before matching you to a local volunteer role. Whilst you’re waiting for […]
Please note that our offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December, and VCH will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2020 at 10am. You can still register and search for volunteer roles by clicking here . If you’d like to volunteer over the Christmas period, you can also check our updated list of Christmas and […]
It is that time of the year again! Want to make a difference in the community this festive season? There are many ways to volunteer in the run up to Christmas and on the day itself and beyond. Check out our list below and get involved! If you’re short on time but want to help, Marie […]
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 […]