Volunteering Officer
Hackney Council is preparing to appoint a Volunteering Officer to enhance community engagement and diversity in its parks and green spaces.
Hackney Council is set to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer to enhance community engagement and diversity within its parks and green spaces. This role is a key commitment of the Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021-2031 and is anticipated to be established in 2026 as part of a wider service restructure.
The new officer will be responsible for establishing, publicising, and overseeing a comprehensive volunteering programme across Hackney's green spaces. The appointment aligns with the strategy's aim to foster community engagement and create more welcoming public spaces, as reviewed by the Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission in September 2026.
Key facts
- Hackney Council is set to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer. Source
- The appointment is anticipated to be established in 2026. Source
- The Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed the Parks and Green Spaces Strategy in September 2026. Source
- The Volunteering Officer role is a key commitment within the Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021-2031. Source
- The new officer will oversee a comprehensive volunteering programme. Source
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