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.
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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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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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Hackney Christmas Dinner: “It’s going to be magical, and fill you with joy and happiness”
On Christmas Day, a group of elves will host the Hackney Christmas Dinner for young adult care leavers in Hackney, helping to bring people together and spread festive cheer.
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Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in December 2024
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or anything else, do something generous and volunteer for Hackney! Check out our top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in December 2024.
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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.
