VCH is seeking both full-time and part-time Community Development Officers to help deliver a new and exciting programme supporting local residents and patients to share their skills and volunteer at their local GPs. You will be responsible for recruiting and engaging with local patients and residents to support them in delivering their own activities or […]
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 […]
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. […]
Each year, Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1 – 7 June every year. This year, the organisers, NCVO, have decided that it isn’t appropriate to go ahead with their usual planned celebration. Instead, this year is an opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to volunteers. Say thanks onlineJoin Volunteer Centre Hackney and other charities […]
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 […]
The Mayor of London’s Volunteering Awards recognises the tireless work of London’s volunteers and their efforts to improve our communities. Please take the time to nominate a volunteer who gives their time freely to our city’s charities every day. Your nomination will give them the opportunity to be rewarded for their incredible commitment. You can […]
If you work with or support volunteers in Hackney, why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum on Thursday 27 June? This June, we’ll be exploring how to deal with tricky situations with volunteers. We’ll be looking at some of the common causes of difficulties and what we can do to prevent them. […]
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 […]
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 […]