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Volunteer Centre Hackney
Reception/Admin Volunteer
Are you a warm person who can make visitors to our office immediately feel welcome? Then you’re the person we’re looking for! Join as our volunteer admin/receptionist for at least two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and be the “face” of VCH.
If you love food, enjoy sharing with and learning from others in a relaxed environment and have an interest in supporting people to access a nutritious and balanced diet, then these sessions would be a great fit.
St. Joseph’s Hospice Hackney
Islington Bereavement Volunteers
Are you free for 6-8 hours a month to guide someone through their bereavement? St. Joseph’s Hospice will host a job fair on Wednesday 18th January 3pm – 6pm and Saturday 21st January 11am – 2pm and share how you can offer companionship, a listening ear and provide emotional support.
Bookmark
Reading Volunteer
Could spend time each week helping children who struggle with their reading gain essential skills at a crucial age? With Bookmark, you’ll help a 5-9 year-old learn to read, developing their skills and confidence. You will read together, play games, and see your reader progress, via a secure online platform.
Volunteer Centre Hackney
Community Supporters
If you have just 1 or 2 hours to spare, make a difference visiting a Hackney resident who is isolated and in need of some company – for a chat, or a walk in the park. We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who speak community languages such as Polish, Punjabi, Bengali, or Portuguese.
Shepherd fold Ministry
Warm Hub Volunteer
Shepherd fold Ministry provide a place for people to chat, socialise, support and play some games and physical activities. Volunteers are needed to help set up, make teas and coffees, serve food, talk to people and clear up. Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.
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