2024 - Voluntary Action Islington

VAI Closure Dates of 2024

                          Voluntary Action Islington will be closing at 1:30pm on Tuesday, 24th December 2024, and will reopen in the new year on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. Please note that the Volunteer Centre will be closed and reopen on...

Volunteering Opportunities Festive Season 2024

1. Christmas Lunch volunteers – St John’s Evangelist Catholic Church Wednesday 25th December Many volunteers are needed to host this annual Christmas meal at St John’s Catholic Church in Duncan Terrace (Near to Islington, Angel). Volunteers are needed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for setting up and preparation on...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024

PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) Wednesday 6th November 2024 Great Hall, London Metropolitan University This year, we are delighted to announce the winner of the Islington Volunteer of the Year 2024. Tony Quinn, YES Outdoors | HC Cycles Workshop |...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 – Nominations now open!

Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) exists to encourage and support individuals and community organisations to make a positive difference to life in the Borough. Every year Voluntary Action Islington and its Volunteer Centre Islington, celebrate the achievements and efforts of all people volunteering in Islington together with the Voluntary, Community, Faith,...

Month of Community

The Month of Community – June, is a special time that gives us the opportunity to celebrate our communities, learn from each other,  stand together and strengthen the bonds that tie us together. The Month of Community is much more than events and activities. It s a time where we...

We are recruiting a Volunteer Centre Support Officer

[CLOSED] Salary: £34,770 – £35,862 per annum – NJC spine point 18 – 20 (pay award pending Nov 2024, once announced will be backdated to 01/04/2024) Responsible to: Volunteer Centre Services Manager Duration: 2 years (extension subject to funding, with hope to making the post permanent) Hours: Full time (35...

Stress Awareness Month April 2024

What is stress? Stress is our body’s natural reaction triggered by pressures and difficult situations. Stress, on its positive side, prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. It can serve as a motivational force that help us to move forward. However, after certain point unmanaged stress could...

Islington’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Conference

Islington’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Conference Date: March 12th 2024 Time: 09:30 – 16:30 Location: London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB This year’s conference will take place on Tuesday 12th March 2024. It will be delivered in partnership with Islington Council and the London Metropolitan University. At...