This autumn, Volunteer Centre Hackney and City & Hackney Carers’ Centre are embarking on a new project to help engage carers’ in new, fun activities to give them time to themselves and much needed respite from their caring responsibilities. Carers will take part in a 6-week courses for 2 hours once a week where they’ll […]
Each week, Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Our Place project hosts a weekly coffee morning on the New Kingshold Estate. Our Place brings local people together to spark discussions about how to improve their neighbourhood. We facilitate spaces and opportunities for residents to run their own sessions and activities- from gardening sessions to bingo nights-so that together […]
Is there something in your community you want to improve but don’t feel you have the tools or the confidence to do so? Come and explore what can be achieved through social action in this engaging and interactive workshop. Social action is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve the problems […]
The Tree of Life narrative therapy programme invites you to take time for yourself to explore where you’re coming from and where you’re going, focusing on the skills, values and important people you have picked up along the way. It can be a powerful opportunity to connect with your sense of personal and collective identity […]
This spring, join us for Tree of Life narrative therapy workshops, an approach that makes space for you to speak about your life in a way that is full of hope and builds a sense of personal and collective power. The approach uses different parts of a tree as metaphors to enable you to reflect on […]
Considering getting a job, going back into work or maybe a career change? Would you like some support to get you ready? Come along to VCH’s employment workshops and get the support you want to reach your goals. ‘ I didn’t realise I had so many transferable skills!‘ Previous participant Join us for our free employment workshops […]
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 […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney is seeing in the new year with an explosion of new workshops and events! Whether you want to help a local charity, are thinking about changing careers or want to look after your wellbeing in 2019, VCH has got something on offer for you. Looking to volunteer? Come along to Dalston CLR James Library on Wed 30 Jan 2019, 12 […]
Now’s your chance to book in for the final two employment workshops of 2018. Ian, VCH’s Employment Advisor, will be running two more free employment workshops in December giving you positive and practical advice around employment, from CVs to interview questions. Everyone attending will get the opportunity to register on one of our ongoing employment support projects for […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney’s resident Employment Advisor, Ian Jordan will be running two free employment workshops in February 2019 to support your journey into the world of work. Whether you are starting work after a break, entering employment for first time or are thinking about starting something new, these welcoming workshops will cover all aspects of entering the job market. […]