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Featured Volunteering Opportunities 

The Newington Green Alliance
‘What Are They Thinking?’ Anti-bias, compassion-building events

The Newington Green Alliance is a local charity which brings together people who live and/or work within a half mile of Newington Green. For a couple of hours a week, you can be part of the alliance and help build connections across different communities by helping them understand and empathise with each other.

Trajectory Theatre
Trustee

Trajectory Theatre is all about immersive digital art. Theatre, technology, and community – if you’re interested in how those all work together, support Trajectory Theatre! The charity is looking for trustees to help govern the organisation – it’s a great chance to build your CV and give back to the culture and charity sectors.

 

Kith and Kids
Autism Xmas Project Volunteer 2023

Children with disabilities or autism often struggle with social isolation – which is why Kith and Kids’s Christmas Camp makes a huge difference. If you have a few days over Christmas to spare, why not help out? You would  buddy up with a child and encourage them to take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports & games, arts & crafts, cooking and enjoying a day out in London.

HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young)
Peer Support in Pregnancy Volunteer

Are you passionate about babies and children getting the best possible start in life? Volunteer with HENRY, supporting a pregnant woman or new family with maternal health and babies’ development. You’d also help direct them to support services in City and Hackney.

St Mungo’s Housing Association
Monitoring & Evaluation Volunteer

Volunteer with St Mungo’s to support their work to end homelessness and rough sleeping and change lives for the better. You’d be gathering feedback from the people that St. Mungo’s supports, helping the charity identify successes and areas for development.

Holly Street Luncheon & Social Club
Deputy Lunch Club Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting older people living in Hackney? Holly Street Luncheon Club provides nutritious lunches to elders 3 days a week. It’s also a hub for health, wellbeing and social connection in the local area – and it needs volunteers to help keep it running. 
 

Why Get Involved?

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MEET NEW PEOPLE
Volunteering brings you into contact with new and different people and helps you to understand different ways of thinking and attitudes.

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DEVELOP NEW SKILLS
Learn new skills. Start a new hobby. Try out a new career direction. Build on your existing skills and enhance your CV.

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GIVE BACK
Your unique skills and life experience can help charities and communities. Even one single hour can make a huge difference.

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BUILD CONFIDENCE
Challenge yourself and boost your self-esteem. Help to improve the lives of others and work within a supportive and caring team.

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STAY ACTIVE
Staying active is good for your physical and mental wellbeing. Get more active by volunteering on a local farm or helping out on a community park or garden.

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HELP COMMUNITY
Help transform your area into a healthier, cleaner and better place to live. Bring people together and tackle local issues.