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Volunteer Fair: Don’t miss this exciting event on 13 November 2024
If you’re keen to take up a voluntary role, come down to the Volunteer Fair at Homerton Library on Wednesday 13 November to meet organisations and discover lots of exciting ways to…
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Meet Charlie – Q&A
‘I think this is what I am most proud of – that we value people and their unique experiences as the beating heart of our organisation.’ Meet Charlie, one of our Community…
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Top 10 End of Summer volunteer opportunities
Want to do something meaningful before autumn descends? Check out our top 10 volunteer roles in Hackney for the last weeks of the summer.
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Community Achievement Award
On Tuesday 16 July, our Together Better team was proud to win the Cost-of-Living Community Achievement Award at Hackney CVS, for our work supporting local communities through the cost-of-living crisis.
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We’re hiring a Communications Coordinator
Join our team as our Communications Coordinator. Apply by Saturday 3 August.
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Top 10 summer volunteer opportunities
It’s officially summer! The sun’s finally out, days are getting warmer – there’s no time like now to try out volunteering in London. Here’s our latest bonanza of volunteer opportunities in East…
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Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Help us tackle the loneliness epidemic in London – volunteer as a community befriender.
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Volunteers Week 2024 – Hackney’s Heroes
It’s Volunteers’ Week – a time when we come together to celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have across the UK. Here are some of their stories.
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Moving for mental health
Here are our top 4 volunteer opportunities for how you can boost your wellbeing by volunteering and being active at the same time.
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Help Hackney be better prepared
Are you part of a community or voluntary sector organisation in Hackney? Join us for free training and influence local emergency planning.
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How can I volunteer in my local area?
‘I started volunteering last summer, motivated by a desire to share my learnings from recovering from mental ill health and promote the restorative power of creativity.’
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Spring Volunteer Opportunities in Hackney
Volunteering is also a fantastic way to develop new skills and expand your horizons. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student looking to gain practical experience, there’s something for everyone.
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Farhiya – my volunteer journey
Stepping into the realm of volunteering was like entering a whole new world. The experience of volunteering helped me become more open and adaptable.
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Student Volunteering
Volunteering is a fantastic way for students and young people to improve wellbeing, develop employability, and contribute positively to communities.
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Volunteer this Ramadan
Volunteering during Ramadan offers a unique opportunity to practice generosity and make a positive impact locally. Here are a few ways you can volunteer in Hackney this Ramadan.
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We’re hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator
Join our Together Better team! Apply by Monday 18 March, 9am.
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Community Resilience Fund Round 2 Launch
We have great news! Volunteer Centre Hackney has been awarded a grant under round two of the Mayor of London’s Community Resilience Fund. The Community Resilience Fund is part of ongoing work to ensure…
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Time Well Spent 2023 – Our top 7 takeaways
Top 7 practical takeaways from NCVO’s Time Well Spent report.
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Christmas volunteering in Hackney
Looking for Christmas volunteering opportunities in London? Here are 8 ways you can volunteer in Hackney over Christmas.
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Being a Trustee at VCH – meet Jade and Rachel
Many of us will only know what a trustee is if we have worked in a charity. So what is this mysterious role? Why do people become a trustee? And why are trustees so…
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Befriending volunteer
‘I’ve gained a really great friend, someone that I now feel really close to and care about deeply. As humans, we just want to feel heard and supported.
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Volunteer for Hackney this Winter
The cost of living crisis is hitting hard; even giving an hour a month helps. Whether you want to unwind after work, make new friends, have fun in retirement, get new skills…
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Meet Tom – Our Community Befrienders Coordinator
I’m Tom, the Community Befrienders Coordinator. I’ve been helping match volunteers up with isolated adults with VCH since April 2022. I’ve previously worked as a teacher, teacher trainer, and school manager, as…
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Black History Month – Volunteer Story
‘Stories told about young Black people are often the same. So many stories are not being told. Through See Me on the Page, I’m trying to do something free and accessible, that brings people…
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