🍲 Tuck into volunteering at Storehouse’s food bank and soup kitchen
Students hungry to help Hackney’s community during Student Volunteering Week (Feb 10 – Feb 16) are ideal for this volunteer role with Storehouse. “The students we have could be working in our soup kitchen, food bank, or working with our tea trolley… They develop a sense of compassion, and I don’t think that’s something that can be taught,” said Errol from Storehouse.
👨🏼🏫 Mentor an adult with a learning difficulty
Teach Maths and English and help people shoot for the stars! Volunteer Mentors are urgently needed on Kith and Kids’s employment and life skills project where you’ll support adults in Hackney with autism or a learning disability. This is a perfect opportunity to develop mentoring and communication skills.
😊 Offer respite to carers in Hackney
Those who’ve cared for a loved one will know how challenging this can be. That’s why we’re recruiting for Community Carer Befrienders to bond with a cared-for-person in Hackney, freeing up time for the carer. Let our expert team match you with someone so you can do something meaningful in your community.
🏳️🌈 LGBT+ community members and allies: this one’s for you
As we enter LGBT+ History Month (February 2025), there’s no better time to volunteer as a Group Facilitator for ELOP’s LGBT+ events. This incredible organization provides emotional support and counselling for the LGBT+ community. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn more about mental health, and you’d be an ideal fit if have lived experience of the LGBT+ community or a track record of arranging events.
👶 Support new mothers at infant feeding classes
Do you have lived experience of pregnancy? Help share the benefits of breastfeeding and support new mums with feeding. Plus, you’ll complete Open College Network-accredited training for free – a great addition to your CV.
🧮 Shout-out to all number-crunchers!
Hackney Proms keeps the community dancing by hosting live music ranging from jazz to afrobeats. They’re seeking a superstar Treasurer with experience in accounting or bookkeeping to take up duties such as managing bank accounts and advising board members.
👨🏻⚕️ Make a difference in Hackney healthcare
Want to have your say on healthcare in Hackney? This General Volunteer role with Neighbourhood Forums is tailor-made for you! This role involves arranging forums, groups and suggesting how to improve services − get involved to boost your ability to get a project moving.
👴🏽 Help older people become best buddies
Put a smile on older people’s faces as a Palace Club Volunteer for Chat Palace’s groups for over-65s. There’s a chance to help with arts and crafts sessions, walking groups, and much more.
📚 Open a world of words and help adults learn to read
Become a Group Coordinator with Read Easy Hackney to ensure adults in Hackney get their reading skills off to a flier. Apply today to support volunteer reading coaches, pair coaches and students, and guide people as they start a new chapter.
🍴 Catering crusaders needed for older residents group
Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation need someone like you for their Kitchen Volunteer role. You’ll give a warm welcome as you greet guests at lunch groups, keep the kitchen clean, and prepare and serve food − a great way to build catering experience!
Are you still searching for a volunteering role you’ll love ahead of Valentine’s Day? Browse more roles here.