Did you know that in 2024-25, almost 600 local people gave their time as volunteers to support Volunteer Centre Hackney? Without the time, skills and dedication that our own volunteers give to to all of our programmes, we simply couldn’t do the work we do. So on Wednesday 4 June we opened the doors at Halkevi Community Centre in Dalston and celebrated their contribution to Hackney’s community.
Alongside chat, food and fun we enjoyed a live music performance by volunteers Angenita and Patsy who got us all – including guests Councillors Joe Walker and Carole Williams – to join in a singsong!
Want to be part of the team and volunteer with VCH? We’ve got opportunities for befrienders to boxing instructors, plus loads more. Here are our top VCH roles this June.
🚗 If you’re a car owner, you could help Our Place and Cooperation Town transport food from suppliers to our co-op collection point in Well Street as a Volunteer Driver. Read more about this fabulous food co-op.
☕ Offer a friendly welcome and get stuck in as Neighbourhood Forum Hands-On Helper or become a Fact Finder and talk with the community about what’s important to them. 💬
🧘♀️Our award-winning Together Better project is seeking Tai Chi teachers to help run classes in a vibrant community setting, as well as Walking Group Leaders and Arts & Crafts Group Leader.
💪Help improve health in Hackney as a Community Health Champion and connect with your friends, family and community to share vital health messaging. Full training and loads of support provided. Discover more about Aisha, one of our Community Health Champions.
☕ Enjoy a chat and a cup of tea? Spare a few hours each week as a Community Carer Befriender to help take some time out from their caring role on a regular basis. Find out what Community Befrienders like David get up to here.
Got another role in mind? Browse our database of volunteer roles across City and Hackney and find your ideal role today.