Our newest neighbour Volunteer Centre Hackney (VCH) invited us along to the opening of their offices today, here in Springfield House.
The Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe spoke about the important work VCH carry out and it was great to hear how volunteering was a route to work for many local people.
VCH have a database of volunteer opportunities and talking to the service users they spend a lot of time getting to know each person to match them with the right organisation. The centre has been doing this type of work for over 13 years.
We heard from a number of volunteers who’s lived have been turned around thanks to the staff at the centre.
Charlie Forman from the Hackney 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games Unit also gave a speech about how important volunteers for London 2012 will be. 70,000 volunteers will be needed to help staff at the Games.
Their current website at www.vchackney.org is under construction, but hopefully they’ll have some content on there soon.
Have you volunteered in Hackney? Let us know you’re experience.
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