Volunteer

Walk this way for social connection and good vibes in Hackney! Our Together Better service, which empowers volunteers to stage activities at their registered GP, is recruiting for a volunteer to lead our walking group at Lower Clapton GP. The ideal candidate would be chatty, friendly, a great listener, and able to manage the pace of walking groups for those who can’t walk as fast as others. Apply today if you’re ready to help boost mental and physical health in Hackney!

Help someone adjust to life in Hackney by acting as a Volunteer Mentor for Young Refugees with Breadwinners. Those keen to support someone with employability skills, future goals, and social skills would be a perfect match for the role. This organisation supports young refugees to become employed selling baked goods. Asiyo, who took part in one of Breadwinners’ employment programmes, said: “If I had to describe Breadwinners in one word, I’d say amazing!” If that’s got you excited to help, apply today!

If you love having a natter over a brew, you could be tailor-made for our Coffee Morning Volunteer role. You’ll help stage the events with our Together Better programme, which won a Royal Society for Public Health, Health and Wellbeing Award in 2024. As a volunteer you’ll chat with guests, set up tables and chairs and make sure everyone has a lovely time. You’ll be part of something in Hackney which builds community and reduces social isolation.

Provide a safe space for people in Hackney as a Speak Out. Stay Safe. Volunteer with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. You’ll work with other volunteers at workshops, ensuring children know who they can speak to and feel empowered to speak out if they feel at risk of abuse or have been or are being abused. Full training is provided, and you’ll be a perfect fit if you’re an empathetic person with great communication skills.

Help homeless women practice self-care and feel good about themselves as a women’s beauty therapist volunteer with St. Mungos. You’ll perform duties such as make-up application and nail care routines. The successful applicant will speak to clients with empathy, and mak sure they leave feeling positive and empowered. Those with a customer-focused mindset and excellent customer service skills will be right at home in this Hackney volunteering role.

Bring V&E Storehouse and Museum to life as a Museum Storytelling Volunteer. If you’re passionate about culture and can communicate in an engaging manner, this is the role for you. The museum frequently hosts exhibitions covering fashion, art, and music. What’s more, the museum has even featured a dress worn by Beyonce. Let’s see if you could fall Crazy in Love with this exciting position!