We are proud to announce that Volunteer Centre Hackney has been awarded Hackney Council’s highest honour, the Freedom of the Borough, in response to our work supporting local communities throughout the pandemic. As the highest award that a council can bestow, it is a privilege for VCH to be recognised amongst exceptional individuals and organisations […]
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 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 […]
Young Hackney are looking for Hackney parents to join the Parent Champions community and help share their expertise with those who will benefit most. Parent Champions are made up of parent volunteers who spend time with other parents to share information, explain the benefits of local service and raise awareness of relevant support for parents […]
The response to the coronavirus pandemic by volunteers has been amazing. It has shown us what can be done when we all work together. As we head towards the winter months, we will need to tap into this spirit to make sure that we can keep Hackney safe. In order to keep on top of […]
We at Volunteer Centre Hackney are in awe of this incredible outpouring of support and offers of help. Here is what we are doing in response to the COVID crisis: 1. We are working hard together with Hackney Council, local charities and community groups to identify volunteer roles that are needed across the borough. 2. […]
Embrace the atmosphere, music and spectacle of Carnival this summer through volunteering!! The collective efforts of volunteers such as dancers, costume makers, stewards, artists, local organisations and more makes Carnival bring diverse communities together and Hackney Volunteer Centre are jamming with opportunities to get involved. Turn up the bass on Sunday 8th September 2019 as the […]
Isolation can be detrimental to a person’s health. 2 in 5 older people in Britain are chronically lonely and studies have shown it is worse for you than obesity and can lead to diseases such as dementia and depression. Anyone of any age can be lonely, and for some, there is no choice but to […]
Volunteering for Hackney is a new project launched by Hackney Council to provide small grassroots community groups that operate at a very local level (no staff or maximum of one paid staff) with structured strategic support, to help them thrive and grow. Groups will receive: help with fundraising, free meeting rooms, help with social media and […]