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.
Charity Shop Volunteer
The Salvation Army are in need of volunteers to support them with the running of their charity shop in Mare Street. From sorting stock to serving customers, volunteers are crucial in helping raise funds to support The Salvation Army’s work in the local area.
Health Day General Volunteer
Want to support with creating a welcoming community space within your local community? Carib Eats are looking for volunteers to support their Health Day every Wednesday. This role includes helping in the kitchen to prepare drinks and snacks, running the pantry, welcoming guests, and helping with registration and general admin.
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 GP surgery.
After-School Youth Club Volunteer
Interested in supporting a young person’s personal, creative, and social development? The MABA group CIC are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support their after-school youth club at Dalston Community Centre. The role will involve supporting young people as they take part in activities, assisting facilitators in delivering sessions, and ensuring the workshops run smoothly.
Christmas Brunch Party Volunteers
Want to bring festive joy to families? Children with Voices is hosting a festive Christmas Brunch Party for families in Stamford Hill. They are in need of volunteers to support with the smooth running of the Christmas Brunch by helping with food preparation, activity supervision and creating a joyful, inclusive atmosphere for all those attending.
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.
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
Community Befrienders: “Seeing the difference our match has made to his quality of life makes me so happy and proud”
This Befriending Week, we tell D’s story about how meeting Sam through Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Community Befrienders programme has made them “feel much happier” on the road to recovery.
by: Louis Massingham Rowell –
Step Up: N’s story on how the programme’s support was “invaluable” for them
On World Mental Health Day, read N’s* story about how joining Volunteer Centre Hackney’s Step Up programme was “invaluable” for them during one of the most difficult chapters of their life.
by: Louis Massingham Rowell –
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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.
