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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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Get Involved with Your Community – FREE workshop, 27 April 2018
Last week saw VCH welcome keen Hackney residents to our first Get Involved in Your Community session of 2018. Here’s what some of them had to say about their experience: ‘Informative… a…
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All your volunteering questions answered!
Are you interested in volunteering but aren’t sure how it works – or where to even start searching for roles? Then join Krithika and Chris for an informal, interactive workshop that explores the ins…
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Volunteer Fair a success
Over 70 people attended the VCH ‘Be the Difference’ volunteer fair on Tuesday 23rd January at the Hackney Museum. They got to meet Hackney organisations including Rainbow Grow, Abney Park, Alzheimer’s UK, Beecholme…
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Marta – Community Supporter Volunteer
Hi Marta, so tell us how you volunteer. I’m a volunteer befriender for a lovely lady called Ruth, and I visit her every week, which I’ve been doing for 2 years now.…
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Volunteer Fair tomorrow, Tuesday 23 January 2018
VCH’s first Volunteer Fair of 2018 is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 23 January 2018 at Hackney Museum from 5-7pm. Confirmed organisations now attending on the day include: Alzheimer’s UK / Abney Park /…
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Do you love volunteering? Tell someone about it!
Volunteer Centre Hackney wants to spread the word about how people can get involved in their communities and the difference it can make to your life – and the lives of others. You can…
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More organisations confirmed for January’s Volunteer Fair
VCH’s first Volunteer Fair of 2018 is fast approaching, and will take place on Tuesday 23 January 2018 at Hackney Museum from 5-7pm. A new year is always a time to think…
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Dates for 2018
2018 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY JANUARY Volunteer Fair – Tuesday 23rd January 5-7pm at Hackney Museum FEBRUARY Introduction to Volunteering – free session for Hackney…
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Make a change this New Year – find out how at VCH’s Volunteer Fair
Christmas might be less than a week away, but here at VCH we’re already thinking about the new year. Tuesday 23 January 2018 will see Volunteer Centre Hackney’s next quarterly Volunteer Fair…
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Join the VCH team in 2018
Due to internal promotion, Volunteer Centre Hackney is currently recruiting for a part time Administration and Communications Officer to provide essential administration and communications support to our programmes that support people into volunteering.…
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Opening and closing dates over Christmas
Please note that our offices will be closed at 5pm on Thursday 22 December, and VCH will reopen on Wednesday 3 January 2018 at 10am. However, you can still register and search…
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Thrifty Christmas – Decoration Makers needed!
This blog was posted in 2017! Find out how to get involved this year: search our database or email our team at [email protected] On Wednesday 13th October Volunteer Centre Hackney will be…
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