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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Browse hundreds more volunteer roles here

How to get involved

Want to make a difference but not sure where to start? Whether you’re after admin experience, interested in supporting older people, want to do digital volunteering, are only free on Tuesdays at 2pm, or want to help at a one-off event, we can help you find something that works for you.

Find a role

Browse our database – you can filter by location, commitment, cause, activities, and more.
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Get in touch

We can help point you in the right direction, depending on what you’re interested in.
Call 020 7241 4443

Speak to our team

To arrange a a face-to-face appointment at our office in Dalston, email us. We do in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am – 3pm.

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

Ryk – Volunteer Centre Hackney Office Volunteer
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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.

Jane Tyler

Head of Volunteering

Louis Massingham Rowell

Admin, Communications and Volunteer Coordinator