Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Good Start to the Year for VCHackney

Posted on January 31, 2012 by David Gow

In these troubled times volunteering is proving to be a pathway to a better future. Volunteer Centre Hackney is giving more local people than ever the opportunity to learn new skills, move on and contribute to the community where they … Continue reading →

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Are Your Volunteers Amazing?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Tanya Turner

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is calling on Londoners to nominate their top volunteers for the first annual Team London Achievement Awards and we think there are lots of volunteers in Hackney who deserve a nomination.  The awards in … Continue reading →

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Keeping Volunteering in the Family at Hackney Quest

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Natalie Gormally

People volunteer for a variety of reasons, helping the community, meeting people or learning new skills. But for Deborah Faz Bheekhun, it was the support she received from staff and volunteers, which became the inspiration to become one herself. When … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed to Welcome the World to Hackney

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Tanya Turner

Hackney Council aims to recruit 300 Welcome to Hackney volunteers who will welcome visitors to the borough and help the Games time events run smoothly, including the BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend 2012. There are two types of volunteer role … Continue reading →

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