Author Archives: David Gow

Is Volunteering in Danger of Getting a Bad Name?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by David Gow

More and more people are freely offering their time, energy and imagination in order to make their community a better place to live. There are plenty of innovative new ideas about how to involve hundreds or thousands of people in … Continue reading →

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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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A Christmas Message from the Chair

Posted on December 25, 2011 by David Gow

The trustees, staff and all the volunteers at VCH would like to wish you all a very happy festive season and, especially, a new year full of hope despite the very troubled times, economically as well as socially, in which … Continue reading →

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