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We have dozens of volunteer roles to fill every month! See our latest roles below. You can also search our full list online to suit your interests and lifestyle.
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Newington Green Alliance
IT Manager
Manage the volunteer IT team that powers NGA’s community projects and events. You will be responsible for identifying and sourcing free software solutions, software integration, training, and troubleshooting. This is a great opportunity to use your existing IT skills to help your community.
Museum of London Archeology
Team Member
Do you live in Hoxton or Shoreditch? Join us in a brand new project exploring the history of housing in the local area. No previous experience needed, just an interest and enthusiasm in the local area or history and want to share their experience whilst learning new skills. Free taster session 19 May!
Volunteer Centre Hackney
Public Health Community Champions
Help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are looking for people who live, work, or study in the borough to communicate key public health messages to family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours. Combat misinformation and make sure people know what support is available.
Made in Hackney
Logistics Assistant
Made in Hackney’s kitchen team prepares 600 meals a day for households in the borough who struggle to access food. They need someone on Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide logistical support for this service, including updating Google sheets with the latest information on referrals, managing the cycle courier WhatsApp group, and keeping the Head Chef informed of latest numbers.
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, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, or Italian.
Bridge the Gap CIC
Local Grant Reviewer
Bridge the Gap CIC need someone with experience to provide 6-8 hours of support a week to evaluate, review, and approve original and amended grant applications. You will also assistant in implementing grant programmes and ensure compliance with regulations an requirements.
Why Get Involved?
MEET NEW PEOPLE
Volunteering brings you into contact with new and different people and helps you to understand different ways of thinking and attitudes.
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.
GIVE BACK
Your unique skills and life experience can help charities and communities. Even one single hour can make a huge difference.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Challenge yourself and boost your self-esteem. Help to improve the lives of others and work within a supportive and caring team.
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.
HELP COMMUNITY
Help transform your area into a healthier, cleaner and better place to live. Bring people together and tackle local issues.