One week since the last covid vaccinations were given at John Scott π’. Missing the amazing #hackneyvaxpack & @NHS_CityHackney team. Time for some memories! Here's a lovely sketch from volunteer Karin π
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Goodbye photos of today's fab #hackneyvaxpack and @NHS_CityHackney team on the last ever shifts at John Scott. It's been wonderful to work with you πand all the other volunteers and staff π€
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Over and out from John Scott covid vaccination centre π’. 20 months, over 110,000 vaccinations, many heart-warming experiences and unforgettable memories. Thank you to the amazing #hackneyvaxpack & @NHS_CityHackney team
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Hot off the press π₯ read our latest newsletter for Hackney's voluntary organisations and community groups -
containing jobs, news from other local orgs, and our volunteer of the month:
https://t.co/SklpVdFH92
Itβs hot out there!
Hope everyone is managing to stay cool. John Scott and Bocking Street are closed today; John Scott is open tomorrow.
Please use/share/suggest the resource below.
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π¨ Cool Spaces are indoor spaces and outdoor areas where Londoners can take respite during the heatwave. There are a few (but not enough!) in Hackney: https://t.co/eDN3mRyNoY.
If you think your space could act as a Cool Space, pls pls register it here: https://t.co/31Wkcfi8Sl.
Woohoo! How many fab πͺ #hackneyvaxpack volunteers and ex-shift supervisors can you spot in these photos? Vax centre volunteering was good training for you π. π€for @jerseytriathlon@VCHackney
Thinking about volunteering? We are not currently recruiting for vaccination centre volunteers, but there are lots of other lovely opportunities to get involved in Hackney. Click below and see where it takes you!
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Remember - each month we share the latest #volunteering opportunities all in one place.
βοΈ Help @ChildrenWV celebrate the Windrush generation + Caribbean culture this weekend
β Get involved in accessible music making with @joyofsoundJOS
β Camp with @OVERTHEWALLCamp
What a team! So happy to catch up with these #hackneyvaxpack volunteers at Bocking Street vaccination centre yesterday. Hundreds of volunteering hours between them and still smiling π€ Thank you. Bocking Street next open on Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
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Huge congratulations π to Melanie, one of the #hackneyvaxpack π volunteers who has given over 300 hours of her time to volunteer at Hackney's vaccination centres. Thank you π Melanie - we couldn't do it without you π€
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It's hot out there today but the fabulous #hackneyvaxpack volunteers have found some shade and are ready to welcome you at John Scott Vaccination Centre.
Drop in any time before 6.30pm. No appointment needed. Sunhat and shades optional π§’ππ.
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π«As Volunteers Week 2022 draws to a close we want to say thank you to our amazing volunteers across Hackney.
π@VCHackney continues to support hundreds of local people into placements every year.
πInterested in volunteering? Find out more: https://t.co/7Jol5gHiTa
Inspired by #VolunteersWeek? Want to get into #volunteering but don't know where to start? π§ββοΈ
In our round-up for June we're sharing opportunities in #Hackney to work with some amazing organisations like @CaribEatsLDN + @StJoHospice.
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"What I enjoy about volunteering is meeting different people, old and young, and making lots of friends (and I love the jackets!)."
Hafsah, #hackneyvaxpack volunteer since 18/01/22 πππ @VCHackney
Day 1 volunteer...to vaccination centre receptionist. #hackneyvaxpack misses your volunteering skills but great to see you at reception Janice.
A lot can happen in a year at John Scott!! @VCHackney @NHS_CityHackney @Alex_chase1
"...Volunteering ... has been a lifeline where I could be "normal" and socialise and make new friends. I am really grateful that I have had the opportunity to do something so worthwhile with my time".
Melanie, #hackneyvaxpack volunteer since 29/01/2021 πππ @vchackney
"I love the experience I'm getting volunteering since I hope to go to dental school. Also, I encourage friends in my community to get the vaccine."
Zeynep, #hackneyvaxpack volunteer since 12/02/21 πππ @VCHackney
"I volunteer because I like helping out my community in a time that's left all of us feeling powerless and scared. It's good to make a tangible difference."
Tilly, #hackneyvaxpack volunteer since 13/7/21 πππ
"Developing a plethora of invaluable skills such as communication, confidence and the ability to cooperate in times of need. Being able to support the community in challenging times."
Salman, #hackneyvaxpack volunteer since 4/11/21 πππ @vchackney