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Building confidence through volunteering – Mark’s journey
The Step Up project supports people who have experienced mental ill-health to access volunteering as part of their mental health recovery and personal journey towards employment. Mark came to Step Up because…
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Meet your volunteering match at VCH’s Volunteer Fair
UPDATE: More organisations now confirmed. See the full list below. Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next Volunteer Fair will be taking place on Thursday 18 October 5 – 7pm at a new venue –…
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Save the Date: Next Volunteer Fair 18 October
Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next Volunteer Fair will be taking place on Thursday 18 October 5 – 7pm at a new venue – Haggerston Community Centre, in Lovelace Street E8. Our Volunteer Fairs…
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VCH is recruiting!
Volunteer Centre Hackney is looking for an exceptional Employment Advisor to join our team. Employment Advisor (Full or part-time, can be discussed at interview) We are looking for a dynamic, engaging Employment…
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Do you work with or support volunteers?
If you work with or support volunteers why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Kick off the new academic year where we will explore the key issues that you…
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Save the Date – Wellbeing Day 2018
After the success of last year’s event, Volunteer Centre Hackney will be hosting its second Wellbeing Day, in conjunction with Hackney GreenGym on Friday 31st August. “I had an amazing time, it…
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Community Organising – Free Training this Friday 13 July
If you’re passionate about your community and keen to make a difference, Volunteer Centre Hackney’s free training on Community Organising might be for you! Volunteer Centre Hackney is delivering this free one-day course on…
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Do something different with your summer
The weather is hotting up and we’ve got the latest summer volunteer roles live on Volunteer Connect. From helping groups prepare for carnival to hosting an international adult student for the day,…
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Keen to ensure young people’s voices are heard? Curious about world culture and heritage?
This summer the British Museum is hosting an ambitious youth volunteering programme involving seven weeks of professional discovery, training and employability skills followed by the delivery of volunteer-led tours at the British Museum.…
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Celebrating volunteers isn’t just for Volunteers Week – Nominate for Team London Achievement Awards now!
Now’s the time to nominate your volunteers for an award from the Mayor of London as part of the Team London 2018 Achievement Awards – nominations close on 25 July 2018. Volunteers can…
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Volunteer Centre Hackney joins volunteer recognition scheme ValueYou
A unique volunteer recognition scheme is launching in Hackney and Havering after securing funding from the National Lottery. ValueYou (www.valueyou.org) provides a volunteer discount card for individuals volunteering 100 hours or more…
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Let’s make volunteering magic
With less than a week to go, VCH is gearing up for its next Volunteer Fair taking place on Wednesday 6 June, 5 – 7pm at Hackney Museum. Coming to the Volunteer…
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Hackney hots up this Volunteers’ Week 2018
Charities across Hackney are gearing up for Volunteers’ Week 2018, a national event celebrating the amazing contribution made by volunteering, volunteers and volunteer managers across the country. From taster sessions volunteering in…
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We’re getting GDPR ready – read our updated Privacy Notice
VCH has recently updated its Privacy Notice to reflect the introduction of new GDPR rules around data and data protection. You can read our updated Privacy Notice here.
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Celebrate Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June at VCH’s Volunteer Fair
It’s that time again! VCH will be running another Volunteer Fair in June at Hackney Museum, this time to celebrate Volunteers’ Week from 1-7 June 2018. Taking place on Wednesday 6 June from 5:00…
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Volunteer Carers needed – Open Morning, Thursday 31 May 2018
Do you have a morning or afternoon spare each week? Want to gain more experience in care or support work? Homeshare Daycare are searching for local people to open their homes and…
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A vibrant and inspiring Spring Volunteer Fair
Over 70 people attended the VCH’s Spring Volunteer Fair on Thursday 26th April at the Hackney Museum, and met with organisations including Abney Park, Young Hackney, Hackney Pirates, Into University, Outward, City Year,…
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Get into volunteering with VCH’s free 1-hour easy introduction session 9 May
‘The session itself was exhilarating and meeting new people from different backgrounds was useful. The individual tasks opened up a new way of thinking – I feel more confident.’ Our next Get…
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Calling all Volunteer Managers – next Forum 11 May
If you work with or support volunteers in Hackney, why not come along to our next Volunteer Managers Forum? Our next meeting will be kindly hosted at The Ministry of Stories HQ in…
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Join us to find your new volunteer opportunity on 26 April
It’s that time again! VCH will be running another Volunteer Fair this month at Hackney Museum. Taking place on Thursday 26 April from 5:00 – 7:00pm, all are welcome to come along…
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Could you be a Hackney Helper? Free training this March
Volunteer Centre Hackney need friendly and approachable people to befriend local residents who are isolated and need companionship, or a little encouragement and support to get out and about. Does this sound like you?…
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International Women’s Day 2018
For more than a century men and women round the globe have been celebrating International Women’s Day. Dating back to 1909, the day focuses on remembering the achievements and contributions women have…
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Brush up on the basics – Best Practice in Volunteer Management
Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and…
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