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.
Food Club Volunteer Role (City of London)
Are you passionate about reducing food waste in your community? Family Action’s food club provide healthy food at low cost to people at risk of food insecurity. They are looking for individuals to help reduce food insecurity in the local community by volunteering at a weekly food club to support it’s smooth running and provide good customer service to members.
Disabled Swimmer Support
Could you give time regularly to support people with disabilities to swim and be active in the water? WeSwim are looking for volunteers to support neurodiverse swimmers achieve goals that they set, whether this be working on their swimming technique, improving confidence with existing skills, or just feeling comfortable in the water.
Green Scheme Volunteer (City of London)
Interested in doing your bit to tackle food waste and insecurity? The Felix Project require volunteers to support our their Green Scheme by collecting surplus food by foot, by bicycle or using one of their small electric vans from partnered suppliers; supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, delis etc. and deliver it directly to local community organisations.
Volunteer Mentor for Young Refugees
Are you passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers as they begin their journey into the UK workforce? Become a volunteer mentor and help an refugee or asylum seeker gain hands-on work experience at one of Breadwinner’s weekend market stalls or lead weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions.
Digital Inclusion Volunteer
Fancy using your IT skills to support those in your community? Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Together Better programme are looking for digital inclusion volunteers to work within a GP practice supporting patients with general IT support and usage of the NHS App. Volunteers will provide the knowledge, skills and tools to empower patients to increase their confidence using technology.
LEGO® Workshop Volunteer
Looking for a role where you can support youngsters in a welcoming community space? The ThreadPoint Foundation are looking for workshop volunteers to create a warm, positive atmosphere at their sessions that aim to help children build, explore and learn through hands-on creative activities.
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
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Join our thriving team and make a difference to your community through the power of volunteering.
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Together Better: Olive’s story on the Poetry for Wellbeing group making “a big difference in a short space of time”.
Read Olive’s story on how the Together Better programme’s Poetry for Wellbeing Group at Somerford Grove GP surgery gave her “something to look forward to each week”.
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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.
