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A’s story
A was struggling with their mental health during the pandemic – they were new to London and had no one but their dog.
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Meet Cornelia, Progression Coach for Step Up
Meet Cornelia – enthusiastic darts player, big fan of olives, and Progression Coach for our Step Up service, which helps people with mental health conditions into volunteering.
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International Women’s Day 2023
‘To #EmbraceEquity means believing we don’t all start from the same place so treating everyone the same isn’t fair’ ~ Women’s Day International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements, and looks to create…
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Support literacy in Hackney
Find out how you can volunteer with local Hackney-based charities that support children and adults to discover the joy of reading.
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Work for Volunteer Centre Hackney
Want to support voluntary action in Hackney? We are recruiting for our resident engagement and social action programmes across Hackney and the City of London.
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Student volunteering in Hackney
Volunteer Centre Hackney – matching you with volunteering opportunities in Hackney and London. Check out 7 life-changing ways to volunteer as a student.
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Cost of Living Crisis and volunteering
With support from Hackney Council, we are leading efforts to pair volunteers with organisations providing services around food, warming hubs and social befriending and support. The campaign helps to alleviate some of…
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New Volunteer Roles Available
Welcome to 2023. As we start the new year, we have new roles on VC Connect. In particular, St. Peter De Beauvoir and Shepherd Fold Ministry seek Warm Hub Volunteers to greet…
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Christmas Volunteering Roles – 2022
Christmas is traditionally the time of year when people give generously to one another. This year, with prices rising, temperatures dropping and social isolation increasing, your time can help make Hackney a…
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Supporting Hackney Residents During the Cost of Living Crisis
To help residents cope with the emotional, mental and physical challenges presented by the Cost of Living crisis, we are rallying volunteers.
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We’re hiring a Communications Coordinator
Come and join an award-winning Hackney charity to communicate and celebrate their successes and services and help spread the word about volunteering to Hackney residents.
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We’re hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator
Are you passionate about voluntary action? Join our Together Better teem and bring communities together to solve local issues.
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New Volunteer Roles Available
Our first in-person volunteer fair since 2019 was a roaring success. Don’t worry if you missed it, here’s how you can find ways to volunteer in Hackney.
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Latest volunteering roles
Want to volunteer in Hackney over the winter? We’ve put together a list of volunteering opportunities currently available, so you can register to volunteer for some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations, all…
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Turning passion into purpose as a Trustee
We’re nearing the end of Trustees’ Week, where the volunteers who help guide charities like Volunteer Centre Hackney have been celebrated. But what is a trustee and why would you want to…
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We’re hiring a Comms Manager
Can you write in a way that inspires people to take action? Are you passionate about communities coming together to solve local issues? Come and join an award-winning Hackney charity to communicate…
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New date and charities confirmed for Volunteer Fair – Thursday 17 November
STOP PRESS! In light of the planned rail and tube strikes in November, VCH’s Volunteer Fair will now be taking place on Thursday 17 November – same time, same place at 3.30pm-6pm…
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Autumn Volunteering Opportunities in Hackney
Want to volunteer in Hackney over the autumn? We’ve put together a list of volunteering opportunities currently available, so you can register to volunteer for some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations, all…
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We’re hiring a mental health professional
Come work for an award-winning local charity specialising in community and resident-led engagement! As our new Community Connector you’ll support people with mental health issues to link with their communities and enjoy…
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We’re hiring! Join our team
Would you like to do a meaningful job as part of a friendly and supportive team? We’re currently recruiting for three different roles in our organisation. Community Befrienders Programme Manager Manage all…
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August Volunteering Opportunities in Hackney
Want to volunteer in Hackney during August? There are loads of volunteering opportunities currently available, giving you the chance to support some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations. Help get older people online…
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July Volunteering Opportunities in Hackney
Want to volunteer in Hackney this summer? There are loads of volunteering opportunities currently available, giving you the chance to support some of Hackney’s most transformative organisations. Want to start a career…
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We’re Hiring: 2 x Community Engagement Coordinator
We are recruiting for our resident engagement and social action programmes that work with residents living across Hackney and the City of London. You will be based out in the community to…
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We’re Hiring: 1 x Community Befrienders Programme Manager
Through training and supporting volunteers and working with residents, our Community Befrienders programme offers a lifeline to hundreds of isolated people across Hackney. Our volunteers make weekly calls or home visits, and go on…
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