Volunteer Centre Islington
The home of volunteering in Islington
At Volunteer Centre Islington we support local people to find rewarding volunteering opportunities and help charities and community organisations recruit, support and empower volunteers to grow and thrive.
Through advice, events, resources and one-to-one support, we're here to strengthen volunteering across the borough and ensure volunteering is a positive experience that benefits both individual residents and communities.
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteering is a great way to meet people, learn new skills, build confidence and make a difference in your community. Search local volunteering roles, create a volunteer profile and apply online.
If you'd like extra help, our team of advisors is here to support you in finding a role that feels right for you.
Support for organisations
Want to advertise a new volunteer role or need support managing volunteers in your organisation?
Offer volunteer placements
Register with the Volunteer Centre Islington and advertise your volunteering opportunities online on the Volunteer Centre Islington platform, Team Kinetic. Once registered, you will receive registrations of interest directly, can contact volunteers and amend existing roles. You will also receive relevant updates and exclusive invitations to our volunteer fairs and the Volunteer Manager Forum meetings.
Volunteers making a difference in Islington
Marlene - making a difference locally
"Giving something back to my community, my time, effort and energy is so important to me."
Larysa, VAI's Community Volunteering Advisor
"Working as part of a team has helped me rediscover confidence in my own abilities and strengths."
Community Volunteer and Volunteer Champion
From asylum seeker to community volunteer, Faryad used volunteering to rebuild his confidence and support others.
We are Islington's accredited Volunteer Centre
VAI is proud to hold the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA), a national quality mark recognising excellence in the strategic development of volunteering, good practice, developing opportunities, brokerage and the voice of volunteering.
Volunteer Centre
Telephone: 073 5445 9113 / 020 7832 5826
Email: volunteer@vai.org.uk