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Step Up: N’s story on how the programme’s support was “invaluable” for them
On World Mental Health Day, read N’s* story about how joining Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Step Up programme was “invaluable” for them during one of the most difficult chapters of their life.
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Together Better: Celebrating the project’s wonderful participants and volunteers
On Monday 15th September, participants and volunteers from Volunteer Centre Hackney’s award winning Together Better programme took to the stage at the majestic Hoxton Hall to show off their unique and wonderful…
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Volunteer Fair: Discover what amazing roles are available in Hackney
Want to do some volunteering but don’t know where to start? Come and see us at our next Volunteer Fair where you can talk to us and other local organisations about volunteering…
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Community Health Champions: Meet Bashir Uddin, chief executive of the Bangla Housing Association and one of the original City & Hackney Community Health Champions.
This is a series about the City and Hackney Community Health Champion (CHC) Programme, which Volunteer Centre Hackney delivers in partnership with City and Hackney Public Health and 200+ Champions to break…
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“I feel at home here”: Qambar’s story of volunteering with Carib Eats
Qambar tells us about his journey to “find a place to work to help people” and how volunteering with Ali and Carib Eats is “an honour” for him.
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Community Health Champions: Amina from City & Hackney Carers Centre talks about how the organisation supports the various needs of carers
This is a series about the City and Hackney Community Health Champion (CHC) Programme, which Volunteer Centre Hackney delivers in partnership with City and Hackney Public Health and 200+ Champions to break…
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Together Better: Another success for our RSPH Health & Wellbeing award winners
They’ve done it again! One of our fabulous Together Better Community Engagement Care Coordinators, Frauke, has won yet another award for the project.
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Community Health Champions: Beth from Positive East talks about how the organisation supports the community
Introducing Beth, a City & Hackney Community Health Champion who works with Positive East. Positive East provides HIV and Sexual Health information and support across East London.
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Community Befriender Anna: “There’s the wonderful reward of seeing them light up when you arrive”
Hackney Community Befriender Anna discusses how the service makes “an immediate positive difference” to people’s lives.
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Celebrating Hackney’s volunteers this Volunteers Week 2025
As we near the end of Volunteers Week, Volunteer Centre Hackney took some time out to recognise and celebrate our amazing volunteers.
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Step Up: Supporting mental health in Hackney: “It was like having a blanket, a hope.”
Step Up helped Suzy* progress from feeling hopeless to securing paid work in an industry they’re passionate about. Read more.
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We’re hiring: Community Engagement Coordinators
Join Volunteer Centre Hackney’s award-winning Together Better team
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Volunteering in Hackney: Discover more about volunteering in Hackney at our Volunteer Fair on 13 May
Leap into a new beginning this spring at our Homerton Library Volunteer Fair, taking place on Tuesday 13 May from 2pm to 4.30pm.
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Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in April 2025
Check out these volunteering roles in Hackney to see how you could build your people skills, gardening knowledge or data analysis skills.
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Volunteer Centre Hackney and Cooperation Town collaborate to produce fabulous food co-op in Hackney
Volunteer Centre Hackney and Cooperation Town show how working together benefits Hackney.
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Love Hackney Awards 2025: “It was lovely to see incredible Hackney residents and organisations being recognised”
Charmain Humphrey and others triumphed at the Love Hackney Awards 2025.
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Community Health Champions: Damali Beautiful Vision CIC supports Global Majority community with bereavement of children or young adults
Introducing Aisha, one of our newest City and Hackney Community Health Champions.
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Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in March 2025
Spring has sprung, so create a new beginning in one of our top 10 Hackney volunteering roles.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: Support women in Hackney
Volunteer and support women in Hackney on International Women’s Day 2025.
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Hackney Volunteer managers: Attend our 12 March Volunteer Managers’ Drop-In
Attention Hackney volunteer managers: don’t miss this learning opportunity!
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Healthcare professionals: Attend an Inside Your Neighbourhood workshop
Come down to one of our eight Inside Your Neighbourhood events.
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Student Volunteering Week 2025: The “genuine kindness” of Storehouse’s student volunteers
Errol from Storehouse discusses how students can “get a sense of community in Hackney” by volunteering ahead of Student Volunteering Week 2025.
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Heatwave Preparedness: Response and Recovery in action in Hackney
Don’t miss our 4 March session on heatwave preparedness in Hackney
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Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in February 2025
Check out the top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in February 2025 to discover your perfect match.
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