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We are recruiting an Information & Communications Assistant

Voluntary Action Islington is looking for someone who is a dynamic, creative, organised and a great communicator person, to: assist with Voluntary Action Islington’s communications including website, e-newsgroup, newsletter and social media to promote our work, including our volunteering support services. gather and disseminate information and resources relevant to Islington’s...

Black History Month 2021

  It is a time to celebrate the diversity of the borough and the many local Black historical attractions they have. The contributions and impact of Black heritage and culture are significant and cannot be ignored. Black History Month presents a unique opportunity to learn something new and celebrate the...

Support for Afghan families in Islington – VCS Survey

Islington council is committed to ensuring that refugees and asylum seekers are given a warm welcome into our community whilst protecting the needs and rights of all and promoting community cohesion. We believe that refugees and asylum seekers are assets to the borough and catalysts of our future growth and...

We are recruiting a Resource Centre Manager

Voluntary Action Islington is looking for someone who is a dynamic, experienced, organised and a great people person, to: manage the facilities provided at Voluntary Action Islington’s Resource Centre to ensure consistently high standards of service. manage relationships with organisations hosted at the Resource Centre and external users of our...

Gunner Get Jabbed

From this Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th August inclusive, there’ll be a Covid-19 vaccine event at Emirates Stadium, where anyone who’s eligible for their first dose can get vaccinated. It will be open from 9:30-6:30 pm (10am – 6:30pm on Saturday).  If you haven’t made time to get vaccinated yet...

Grab a Jab at a local drop -in clinic

                      Islington Business Design Centre – 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH Date and time – Daily (7 days per week) every day except 21-25 August. Walk-in hours: 9:30am-5:30pm. Booked appointments: 8:30am-6:30pm Booking – Book an appointment via the NHS national...

Changes to the Covid rules from 19th July

Social distancing No limits on how many people can meet 1m-plus guidance removed (except in some places like hospitals and passport control when entering) Face coverings no longer required by law, although the government still “expects and recommends” them in crowded and enclosed spaces Some shops and transport operators will...

Finding the Funds – Thank you

Thank you for participating in our ‘Finding the Funds’ event today. We hope you enjoyed the presentations. If you missed out or couldn’t attend our event, please click the link here to see the recorded video of our event. Resources and upcoming funding sessions: Funding booklet – Both a word...

Call out for Volunteer Marshals – Islington Vaccination Programme

The Business Design Centre is been operating as a mass vaccination site for Islington residents for the last 4 months. Following the opening of Covid vaccination invitations to all adults over 18, the programme is now on a final sprint to vaccinate as many adults as possible by 19 July....

Gunner Get Jabbed

Hello to colleagues, partners and other stakeholders. From this Friday (25 June) to Monday 28 June inclusive, there’ll be a Covid-19 vaccine event at Emirates Stadium, where anyone who’s eligible for their first dose can get vaccinated. It will be open from 8am-8 pm. Arsenal are offering a free stadium...