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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 […]
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 […]
Would you like to do a meaningful job as part of a friendly and supportive team? We’re currently recruiting for three different roles in our organisation. Community Befrienders Programme Manager Manage all aspects of one of our most significant programmes, as well as contributing to its ongoing development, including but not limited to overseeing fundraising, […]
Autumn! As the seasons change, we promise to keep sharing fun and meaningful volunteering opportunities in the local area. Relocation Relocation Relocation! Hackney Foodbank is moving storage site from E9 to N15, and needs a Volunteer Driver who can drive a Luton van to help them. A rare opportunity has come up to help shape […]