The home of volunteering in Hackney
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.
Our friendly team can help you choose from hundreds of ways to get involved below.
Get involved
Our services bring communities together through the power of volunteering. There are so many ways to make your mark. We’re here to give you a hand – from volunteering with local charities to supporting one of our services, we’ve got you covered. Choose an option to find out more.
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Corporate Volunteering
Community Befrienders
Together Better
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Community Health Champions
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We also provide support for local charities and non-profits, healthcare and social referral organisations, and extra support to people with mental health challenges who want to start volunteering. Click on an option for more information.
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Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in November 2024
Support your community in the run-up to the festive season – check out just a few of the latest roles here.
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Meet Claire: “The knowledge and experience our Community Champions have is inspiring”
Since becoming Community Champions, our volunteers feel like “an important part of the community and more connected to neighbours.” Meet Programme Co-Ordinator Claire Brown to discover more about the difference the Community Health Champions service makes.
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Upcoming events for organisations
Recruit, retain, and reward volunteers
Recruit, retain, and reward volunteers
Join our free session, where we’ll be discussing three key elements of the volunteer sector: recruitment, retention, and reward. We’ll also cover diversifying your volunteer cohort. Come for free tea and cake, guidance from Jane and Louis, and networking with fellow Volunteer Coordinators and Managers from across Hackney.
