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.
Community Connector
Help and campaign for carers in your local area with Carers UK! You’d be helping connect carers to valuable support and information by distributing Carers UK materials – such as leaflets and posters – within your community.
Children’s Play Activity Volunteer
Help pregnant women and new mothers who have survived war, violence, trauma to integrate in UK society with Hackney Baby Community. You’ll be part of an inclusive all-female environment, caring for babies for a couple of hours a week to support their mothers.
LGBTQ+ Group Facilitator
Joining ELOP’s LGBT+ Group Facilitators team, you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who value & appreciate the benefit of supporting others to socialise & network, supporting LGBT+ people to come together in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment with opportunities to meet new people, form new friendships, gain peer support and much more.
Children Mentor Volunteer
Give as little as one hour a week to support a Little Londoner in 1:1 weekly sessions centred around building connections and having fun. Whether you’re playing games or discussing goals, mentoring can provide a consistent and stable space for a child going through a transitional period in their lives.
Hackney Night Shelter Volunteer
This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to make a real difference in their local community by supporting people without a home. Our greatest need is for people who can give an evening on Friday or a period of time over Saturday or Sunday, serving food and drinks, chatting with guests and helping to keep the shelter a safe and friendly place to be. Shifts vary in length from 3-4 hours.
Autism Christmas Project Volunteer
Want to put smiles on the faces of young people and boost your CV during the festive period? Join Kith and Kids as an Autism Christmas Project Volunteer. You’ll support children with autism or learning difficulties as they take part in fun-filled activities such as photography, football, cooking and days out in London. Don’t delay applying if you’re interested in youth work or social care.
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
Top 10 Hackney volunteering roles in November 2024
Support your community in the run-up to the festive season – check out just a few of the latest roles here.
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Meet Claire: “The knowledge and experience our Community Champions have is inspiring”
Since becoming Community Champions, our volunteers feel like “an important part of the community and more connected to neighbours.” Meet Programme Co-Ordinator Claire Brown to discover more about the difference the Community Health Champions service makes.
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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.