Volunteers are a big part of our community. They work alongside our staff team, spend time with our members, help with activities in the Day and Evening Service, and support us at events.
We’re currently pressing pause on the volunteer application process at Headway East London — you’re still very welcome to apply, but it might take us a little while to get back to you.
Thanks so much for your patience, and for your interest in being part of the Headway community!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Volunteers are a big part of our community. They work alongside our team, spend time with our members and help with activities and events in our centre in Hackney.
If you want to meet new people in a relaxed environment, and get involved in art, cooking, music, gardening or socialising, you’ve come to the right place!
Whether it’s visiting our centre in Hackney once a week or getting involved in our exciting events, there are plenty of ways to join our community. Keep reading to explore each role and find the one that best fits your schedule.
We are currently looking for volunteers in the following roles:
Join us once a week, 10am-3pm.
Support the daily programme of creative projects at Headway East London, including art, cooking and gardening.
Join us every Wednesday, 3.30pm-8.30pm.
Join a small group of members for conversations, creative activities and dinner.
Join us every first Saturday of the month, 1-5pm.
We share stories and experiences and have lunch together.
Join our exciting events, usually in the evenings after 5pm.
From supper clubs to open studios, be part of our exciting programme of events.
Volunteering with us, you’ll get involved in the fun and creative activities going on at our Day Service. Every day is different: you could help in our art studio, assist in the kitchen or take part in a music session. You’ll be supporting our members one-to-one and in groups.
If you’ve got an interest you’d like to share with our members let us know. We’re always open to new ideas.
You don’t need any special skills or knowledge, we’ll give you the induction you need. And support is always on hand, with regular volunteer meetings, training sessions and supervision.
About a third of our volunteers have had a brain injury themselves and bring valuable understanding and experiences to the role.
Find out more about the experience of our volunteer Sam.
You need to be over 18 to volunteer with us long-term, and commit to one day a week from 10am to 3pm for at least 6 months.
We accept short-term enquiries for work experience placements for students.
Apply here for a work experience from September 2025.
If you’re interested in offering your professional experience as a trustee, please email us on recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.
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