When one of my nieces was 5 and starting school, she turned to her older sibling and said “I have an important question. Where. Is. The. Toilet.”
It IS a pretty important question, right? And just one of many that the fantastic volunteers at the Hackney Half will answer for the thousands of participants on the weekend.
Today marks the 22nd annual National Student Volunteering Day. The day celebrates celebrate the impact of student volunteers and encourages more students to engage in volunteering, for both their own wellbeing, as well as their communities. We have a number of of volunteer roles available for young people, ages 16+, including opportunities in retail charity […]
Welcome to 2023. As we start the new year, we have new roles on VC Connect. In particular, St. Peter De Beauvoir and Shepherd Fold Ministry seek Warm Hub Volunteers to greet guests, serve tea and coffee and provide a respite from the cold and a chat during the winter months. You can find the […]
Looking to get into volunteering this summer? We’ve got a host of new opportunities for you to take a look at. Badu Sports are looking for drivers to help deliver lunches across Hackney to support their summer camps for children and young people during the summer holiday period. Children with Voices are in need of […]
Looking to get into volunteering? We’ve got a host of new opportunities to help you get outside and enjoy the great British summer. Beecholme Community Gardens are looking for a volunteer interested in gardening and supporting the local community in Clapton to become a Community Gardener. For a cool urban gardening experience, Energy Garden Ltd […]
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 take on a new volunteering role this year? We’ve got a host of new roles suited to a range of interests and availabilities. Help in the response to coronavirus by signing up as a City and Hackney Public Health Community Champion and reduce the deadly impact of the disease by communicating vital public […]
Passionate about helping others and tackling coronavirus in Hackney? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Emergency Volunteer Team, helping to respond in the event of a second lockdown, as well as Public Health Champions, aiding in reducing the transmission of the disease through communication. Love being on the road? Drivers and cyclists needed for […]
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 […]
This spring, Volunteer Centre Hackney is blooming with opportunities. Volunteering – especially in the brighter months – encourages you to become more physically active, getting out and becoming part of your community. Whether its outdoor games or planting flowers there is something for you. So shake off those winter blues and take a look at a […]