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The response to the coronavirus pandemic by volunteers has been amazing. It has shown us what can be done when we all work together. As we head towards the winter months, we will need to tap into this spirit to make sure that we can keep Hackney safe. In order to keep on top of […]
Help support your community in its time of need. We’re looking for volunteers to make a real difference to the lives of someone in their local community by acting as a Community Supporter/Telephone Befriender. As a volunteer, you’ll help enhance a local resident’s life by supporting and promoting their confidence and helping them to thrive. […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney is running a new programme of projects in GP Surgeries in Hackney. We are now looking for more volunteers to get involved and start their own projects. Would you like to be more involved in your GP Surgery? Would you like to connect to your community? Do you want to make a […]
Like many of us, the coronavirus lockdown left local teacher, Ed Cooke, with more free time on his hands. It also laid bare the inequalities so often missed in society – a combination that drove him to volunteer in his local community. Through VCH, Ed found a way to support Hackney through volunteering with BADU […]
Hackney organisations continue to be busy creating and adapting their services to respond to the needs of local and there a host of new volunteer roles across the borough. Whether you have time to spare, or have recently returned to work from furlough, there are a range of one-off, regular and monthly roles where you […]
Fond of gardening and looking to get back outdoors? If you’re interested in gardening and nature, we’ve got two brilliant roles for you. Choice in Hackney are seeking enthusiastic gardening volunteers to help maintain the gardens of vulnerable people in Hackney during lockdown. Edible Landscapes London are also now open for any volunteers looking to learn about gardening and edible plants at […]
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 […]