News Archives - Voluntary Action Islington

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2023 – 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,...

Islington & Camden Volunteering Winter Fair

      Join us ONLINE for our Islington & Camden Volunteering Fair on Thursday 2 February 2023, 12.30-2pm online via ZOOM. Co-hosted by Voluntary Action Islington and Voluntary Action Camden REGISTER HERE (You must register here to receive the Zoom link!) Did you know that volunteering is good for...

Community Development Manager

[CLOSED] We’re excited to be advertising this exciting role within our team to start as soon as possible. We’re now entering Year 2 of our project and need a Community Development Manager to take us, and the project, even further. The Community Development Manager will: Provide the administration, coordination and...

Volunteering Opportunities Christmas 2022

1. Cookery class volunteers – Migrateful  December 2022 – January 2023 Across London (Clerkenwell, Angel and Peckham) Migrateful supports asylum seekers, refugees & migrants on their journey to integration & independence by preparing them to lead cookery classes in their native cuisine. As well as supporting its chefs, the organisation’s...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2022

PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2022 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington Wednesday 2 November 2022 We are very pleased to announce that David Batchelor is the Islington Volunteer of the Year 2022. David has come on such an amazing journey with The Good Neighbour Project, Help on...

We are recruiting a Volunteer Centre Support Officer

Post: Volunteer Centre Support Officer Salary: Scale 6, Pt 21, £30,380 (FTE) Responsible to: Volunteer Centre Services Manager Duration: 1 year (subject to an initial 6-months probationary period) Hours: 31.75 hours per week/4.5 days Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave (FTE) and 6% pension contribution Location: Voluntary Action Islington, 200a Pentonville...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021

PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington Wednesday 15 December 2021 We are very pleased to announce that Ian Spencer is Islington Volunteer of the Year 2021. Ian has been recognized by several centres within the Octopus Community Network. Every day, Ian goes...

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...

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...