Come along and get vaccinated at one of our walk in pop-ups! Throughout July, we will be offering Covid-19 vaccinations to anyone aged 18 and up living or working in City or Hackney, as part of the campaign to get our community protected against coronavirus. Working with community organisations like the Community African Network, the […]
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 […]
After a short hiatus, Volunteer Centre Hackney will be launching our next Volunteer Managers’ Forum online, with the first session of 2020 taking place online via Zoom on Tuesday 28 July, 10.30am – 12noon. Join people supporting residents to volunteer and get involved in social action, and share your experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic response. […]
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 […]
Hackney Community Transport are offering their minibuses for free to any groups who need minibuses for to deliver supplies to those in need in the community. If your group is already a member of HCT, you are now able to make a booking online or over the phone. For those who have not previously used […]
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 […]
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and recent government advice, Volunteer Centre Hackney will be temporarily suspending all face to face appointments. However, we’re still very much open for business on the phones and online. Please read further for information on what to do if you are keen to help out in these difficult […]
Join Our Place’s LEAD POSITIVE CHANGE 8 week course to take your project idea to project launch. Designed for anyone who wants to lead a community project to create positive change, Lead Positive Change is a practical, outcomes focused course – and no project is too big or small! The course will give you the tools and […]