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
Our Place
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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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Befriending Week 2024: “I think there’s almost a duty of care that we have to people”
Befriending Week (1 to 7 November) is a national campaign which promotes the benefits of befriending and how it helps the community. We spoke with one of our Community Befrienders, Sydney, about her “incredibly fulfilling” experience of bonding with her…
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Volunteer Fair: These organisations are looking for volunteers like you
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet organisations who can help you develop skills, gain employment prospects, and build new networks.
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Upcoming events for organisations
Managing challenging situations
Managing challenging situations
Come and chat with Jane and Louis about how to deal with challenging situations in volunteer recruitment. Our expert team is here to help you in this free session. You’ll also get to network with other Volunteer Managers and Coordinators in Hackney.
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.
