Volunteer Centre Hackney - Step Up - supported volunteering & employment project

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Who we are:

Step Up - supported volunteering & employment project could help you find useful and supportive placements.

Step Up is an innovative project that supports people with mental health problems to access volunteering as part of their mental health recovery and personal journey towards employment.

Volunteering has many benefits to mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

 


What we do:

If you have had difficulties with mental health problems then you may feel unsure of how other people are going to treat you, you might be feeling low in confidence and self-esteem, or you might want to get a job but need to learn some new or refresh your work-based skills and experience.

Support for you - We use a range of different strategies to support people to move on with their lives and find and sustain a paid job.

These include:

  • Workshops
  • group sessions
  • personal mentors to give more in-depth support,
  • employability workshops
  • 1:1 support from an employment advisor

 

We organise group volunteering sessions and encourage and support everyone involved with Step Up to share their skills.

As part of the project our participants have organised their own activities including walks, fitness sessions, gardening projects and art workshops.

We are always interested in new ideas.


We value and support our staff - All our volunteer mentors receive training in Mental Health Awareness, Mentoring and Coaching.

Ongoing support is offered through monthly Mentor Forums and staff are always on hand to offer their advice and share their knowledge.

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Young Adults 18 - 25
Parents and Carers

Who to contact

Telephone
020 7241 4443 extension 203 020 7241 4443 extension 203
E-mail
stepupadmin@vchackney.org
Website
http://www.vchackney.org/
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Where to go

Address
Unit 13, Springfield House
5 Tyssen Street
Hackney
London
Postcode

E8 2LY

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Venue Notes

Buses: 30, 38, 56, 242, 277

Train: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland

Time / Date Details

Time of day
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
Session Information
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm

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Who is eligible?

If you would like to get involved please contact the service. 

What to do if you have a complaint

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