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Saying thank you… beyond Volunteers’ Week In a previous post, we talked about Volunteers Week, an annual celebration and time to say thank you to our volunteers which takes place every year on the first week of June throughout the country. But have you thought about the value of continuous reward and recognition for volunteers? […]
One of our volunteers, Andrew, talks about his journey from volunteering to employment after graduating just before the pandemic hit I wanted to start volunteering because I’d just graduated. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do but I knew I needed to get some experience. I went to one of VCH’s volunteer fairs and […]
Looking for volunteer opportunities this May? We’ve got just what you need. VCH are on the lookout for Covid-19 Vaccination Centre Volunteers to support the NHS in making Hackney’s population safe from coronavirus. A great opportunity to meet new people and help your community bounce back after the pandemic. VCH are also looking for GP […]
Looking to volunteer in your community this April? We’ve got a host of great opportunities for you. If you’re looking to get out and about, why not take a look at our Prescription Delivery Volunteer role? Cycling, walking or driving at times that suit you – the perfect role for those who want to have […]
Looking to help out in your community? Organisations across Hackney have got some great volunteering opportunities for you. If you’re interested in working with young people, Transition UK would love to speak to you! Sign up as a Mentoring volunteer and help inspire young people to follow a positive path by building their confidence and […]
“My community are grateful there is someone who they can speak to confidently, who is trained to give advice.” VCH are looking for people who live, work or study in City and Hackney to show leadership and help save lives by communicating key public health messages to family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. In partnership with […]
As we enter a third lockdown, we’re updating you on the existing GOV.UK guidance on volunteering during the pandemic. Here’s a summary of the guidance: People must volunteer from home unless it is not reasonably possible for you to do so. If you can’t, you can volunteer outside your home if they follow the social […]
Struggling to find fun things to do during lockdown? Why not create a Christmas card for isolated people in your local community? Volunteer Centre Hackney is channeling the borough’s creativity by encouraging everyone to send inspiring messages of love and hope to people living in residential homes in Hackney. If you haven’t got time to […]
VCH is seeking 3 x Community Development Officers to work with local people and community groups to develop new project ideas and to build strong, long-lasting communities. This role would suit someone with a passion for working with local people, who is able to work independently and on their own initiative with resilience and confidence […]
Be part of our Volunteers Forum Following our first Valuing Volunteers Forum in October where we were joined by the Mayor of Hackney, Philip Glanville, VCH is launching its first online forum for people volunteering at any organisation or with any group. We want to hear from you about the ways you share time and […]