Volunteer
Whether you have an hour a month, 3 hours every week, one day a year or something in between, you can make a difference!
At Volunteer Centre Hackney, we have a huge database of opportunities with over 300 local charities and non-profits – so whatever you’re interested in, we can help you find your ideal volunteer role.

Our latest volunteer roles
Ready to get started? Here are some of the latest opportunities we have at the moment. Click on one to find out more via our database, Simply Connect.
Mentor for Young Refugees
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!
Community Engagement Volunteer
Gamcare are looking for volunteer community engagement ambassadors to help raise awareness about the harmful impacts of gambling. Volunteers will be able to showcase their people skills by attending events across their local area and beyond, sharing information regarding gambling and gambling harms.
Great Card Index Volunteer
The Great Card Index is made up of over a million handwritten cards which preserve the records of everyday lives and make them available to anyone wanting to understand where they’ve come from. Society of Genealogists are looking for volunteers who would like to help them transcribe index cards which detail crucial historical information for thousands of families.
Digital Skills Champion
Bridge the Gap aims to empower individuals and communities to help them build their confidence in navigating the digital world. They are in need of volunteers to help out at their digital skills workshops to improve the tech knowledge and skills of individuals and families in the community.
Neighbourhood Forums Volunteer
Want to voice your opinion on healthcare in Hackney? Neighbourhood Forums is looking for volunteers to help with events and provide support in promoting their Forums. You’ll help drive change and remove barriers to healthcare in your area by acting as a friendly face, setting up events, greeting guests and promoting community projects. The role is ideal for someone interested in getting stuck into multiple tasks and wanting to campaign for more equitable and accessible healthcare.
Peer Support in Pregnancy Volunteer
HENRY are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join them as 1:1 mentors to offer emotional, social and practical support to pregnant women and new families in the City and Hackney. Mentors will support families across a number of topics including maternal health and babies’ development and will identify support services within the City and Hackney community to help parents feel confident, connected and informed.
Volunteer with VCH
You can also get involved directly with us! We run lots of different services which all need volunteers. Click on one of the options below to find out more.

Community Befrienders

Together Better

Our Place

Corporate Volunteering
Our latest volunteer news
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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Volunteering has been a real life-saver for me. And every job I've had I got through volunteering!

Want to know more?
If you want to learn more about how to get started, what opportunities there are, or how to work with us, get in touch.