Volunteering
Volunteer in Hackney
If you want to make a difference don’t put it off any longer, call Janice at HVA on 020 7241 4443 or email volunteers@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk and take the first steps to becoming a volunteer.
Roots n Wings - Volunteer Adventure
17-25 yrs living in East London, not in education, employment or training? Groundwork East London are offering the opportunity to get some part time voluntary work, and chance to apply for one of ten fully funded places on a Raleigh International overseas expedition. Info: 0208 985 1755, Naomi.pietersen@groundworkeastlondon.org and the web address to www.rootsnwings.org.uk.
Anchor Volunteer Gardening (Hackney)
Looking for skilled/unskilled volunteers to help the elderly with their gardens. Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and Sat 10am-1pm. For info call Peter on 020 7249 4543
Volunteering - GIV Project
Get a certificate and have fun. Opportunities working with art, children, youth, mentoring, sports and much more, for young people aged 13-24 who want to volunteer in Hackney. Info: Emma, GIV project at HVA, 020 7241 4443.
Anika Patrice Project
Set up in early 1991 for carers of people with learning difficulties who come from African, Caribbean and Asian communities. Volunteers required to work alongside staff to provide and develops services and activities which encourage skills in independent living, and education. For info call Indira Rambhojun on 020 7923 9033.
Home-Start Hackney
Volunteers with parenting or child care experience and able to spare a few hours each week needed. We offer informal, friendly and confidential support to families who have at least one child under the age of five. Full and comprehensive training given, course starts March 2007. For info call 020 7249 7246 or email hshackney@aol.com
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
Looking for volunteers in Hackney aged 50+ to help with three projects: Helping at local GP surgeries. Visiting isolated and housebound patients regularly. Helping at a local community play group in the Stoke Newington area. For info call Ruth 020 7643 1322, email rwall@csv.org.uk or log on to www.csv.org.uk/rsvp
Volunteer Reading Help
Looking for volunteers in the Hackney area, who have a few hours to spare each week to go into primary schools and help children to read. We are particularly keen to hear from those aged 50 plus. For info and application form call 020 7254 5438 or email londoneast@vrh.org.uk
Conservation Volunteering
Tues 9.30am-3pm, Drop in sessions Abney Park Cemetery Trust, Stoke Newington High Street, N16 OLN. For info call 020 7275 7557.
Volunteering
Sports, arts and environmental projects for young volunteers aged 12-16, regular basis or during school holidays. For info call 020 7241 4443 or email youth@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk
Dalston Youth Project
Currently recruiting for volunteer mentors. For more info and an application pack call Hannah on 020 8985 8442 or email hannah.dypmentoring@hotmail.co.uk
Volunteering
Sports, arts and environmental projects for young volunteers aged 12-16, regular basis or during school holidays. For info call 020 7241 4443 or email: youth@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk
Page updated: 4 Nov 2008