🧒🏽 Mentor a young person with The Kids Network
“Volunteers get to connect with someone they wouldn’t have otherwise met. Volunteering opens up your world,” said Niamh from The Kids Network, speaking at our Volunteer Fair in November 2024. If new prospects for the new year appeal to you, volunteer for The Kids Network as a Volunteer Mentor. You’ll mentor a young person, discuss their goals and how to get there, and play games together.
🏥 Spark positive change in local healthcare
Want to take healthcare to the next level? This Volunteer Administrator role with Hackney CVS is one for you. You’ll help to support the Neighbourhoods Facilitator team, gaining experience in events and working in your local community. Why not start 2025 by supporting healthcare in your area?
⚽ Reduce gambling harms in Hackney
Gambling impacts over a million people in Greater London. Help reduce gambling harms by joining Gamcare as a Community Engagement Ambassador Volunteer, where you’ll promote events and speak with the public about gambling.
🤗 Do something by amazing by helping Crohn’s and Colitis UK
Did you make a new year’s resolution to support a good cause? If so, you’re in luck! Crohn’s and Colitis UK, who transform the lives of people with the bowel diseases Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, are seeking Events and Awareness Activities Volunteers to fundraise, promote events, write social media content, create newsletters and much more.
📱 Support young people by joining Childline
On average, a child contacts Childline every 45 seconds, seeking support for mental health, family relationships, and more. If you’re an empathic person with excellent listening skills, this Childline Volunteer Counsellor role could be a surefire route into working with children or in social causes.
🩺 Boost healthcare in Hackney
Now is your chance to have your say on healthcare in Hackney as a Community Healthcare Champion. The City & Hackney Community Healthcare Champion programme brings together local residents to share info, research and communications on how to improve healthcare for people of a global majority background. Apply today for the chance to help reduce barriers to health information, and create lasting change in Hackney.
🙌🏽 Help Hackney Dudes provide fun and connection in your area
Hackney Dudes is a lively group that brings older men together for quizzes and chats and activities including bowling. The group encourages people from all backgrounds to support their sessions where you’ll greet guests and provide good vibes. Apply today if you reckon Hackney Dudes would strike it lucky by having you!
🥰 Give something back to Hackney’s incredible carers
City and Hackney Carers Centre supports the practical, emotional and social needs of carers. If you’d like to do something kind in the new year, become a Volunteer Advice and Information Assistant. You’ll answer phone calls and assist carers, as well as bolstering your CV by participating in courses on safeguarding children and adults.
👩🏽⚖️ Calling all budding lawyers!
Order! If you’re interested in social justice or want to start a career in law check out Transform Justice’s Volunteer Courtwatcher role where you’ll observe hearings and collect data. No law experience necessary.
🌟 Use your multi-lingual skills
The decision to flee your home is a life-changing one for anyone. Support women and children as a Refuge Interpreting Volunteer; your empathy and communication skills could make the world of difference. Solace Women’s Aid are seeking volunteers who speak Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Gujarati, Oromo, Punjabi, Swahili, and more.
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