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.
Swimming Lesson Lifeguard volunteer (City of London)
Keen to share your love for swimming? Hackney Anaconda are looking for a qualified Lifeguard or NRASTC volunteer to provide poolside cover and support with reception duties while swimming lessons are taking place. This is a great role for someone interested in actively getting involved in a young person’s swimming development.
Front of House volunteer
Fancy being a friendly face for a community choir? Choir with No Name are looking for Front of House volunteers to support to support their relaxed, social community choir by welcoming members, making drinks, supporting with sign-in and helping the session run smoothly.
Workshop Facilitator volunteer
Are you green fingered and fancy sharing your enthusiasm with others? Climate Ed are looking for workshop facilitator volunteers to visit a primary school in London to deliver workshops about climate change/carbon footprints and inspire the children to start taking action on climate change! This is a great opportunity to play your part in addressing the biggest challenge of the 21st century.
Sport Session volunteer (City of London)
Wanting to get active in the City? Sport in Mind are looking for sport session volunteers to support with their regular free sports mental health sessions in the City of London. The perfect volunteer would be kind, friendly and approachable, and able to engage attendees in the activity in a way in which they gain the maximum benefit.
Archive Project volunteer
Keen to support youngsters with delving into their local history? Hackney Shed are looking for volunteers to support Shedlight: Young Voices Shining a Light on 25 Years of Inclusive History, their 25 year anniversary project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. As a volunteer, you could support young people to explore archives and oral histories, develop their research skills and work together to uncover untold stories.
Together Better Male Exercise Group Volunteer
Are you passionate about helping others improve their health and wellbeing through gentle movement and mindfulness? Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Together Better programme are looking for a male exercise group volunteer to lead weekly sessions for patients and community members in a welcoming, non-clinical space within the Barton House GP surgery.
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
City of London volunteering: How volunteering has “strengthened the sense of community and belonging” at The Guild Church of St Katharine Cree.
Read the latest success story following the expansion of our brokerage service into the City of London.
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We are hiring: Two amazing vacancies open at Volunteer Centre Hackney
Join our thriving team and help people make a difference to their community through the power of volunteering.
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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.
