VCH is recruiting three new roles, to help us expand our support for the community through volunteering. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for these opportunities as we really want applicants to reflect the diversity of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people. If submitting a […]
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 […]
Discuss all things volunteer management, and meet volunteer managers and co-ordinators from across the borough at our next Volunteer Managers’ Forum on 6 February 2019. Taking place on Wednesday 6 February, 11.30am – 1.30pm at Peter Bedford Housing Association, the first session of the year is in partnership with Hackney Learning Trust, and will focus […]
“We were really looking for people to be local. It’s why Volunteer Centre Hackney has actually proved to be the best source of volunteers.” Read Easy Hackney is a recently-affiliated group to the national charity, Read Easy UK, which was set up in 2010 by Ginny Williams Ellis to support adults who had never learnt […]
If you work with or support volunteers why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Kick off the new academic year where we will explore the key issues that you will be facing this year and what support you need from your VCH. VCH is looking to build on the success of its […]
If you work with or support volunteers in Hackney, why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Our next meeting will be kindly hosted at The Ministry of Stories HQ in Hoxton on Friday 11 May from 1 – 3pm (3 – 4pm for 1 to 1 support). This VMF will include a focus on […]
Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence. On Thursday 19 April, Volunteer Centre Hackney is leading a Best Practice in Volunteer Management session introducing you to the key areas […]