Volunteer in London: find your perfect charity

Browse a range of volunteering opportunities from dozens of charities below! You can sign up directly by clicking the opportunity to take you to the organisations' website.

(Many charities have projects all over London, so don't forget to check out 'London-wide' in the 'Borough' drop-down menu)

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London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Olio
Collect surplus food from local businesses & share via Olio. Flexible, social, rewarding – keep 10%, meet neighbours & fight food waste!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Art Explora
Lead conversations about art in care settings, encourage connection and alleviate feeling of loneliness!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Refugees at Home
Open up your home, helping to provide short term accommodation for refugees!
Remote
Regular
family friendly
SANE
SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity - we're now recruiting SANEline Volunteers for our confidential, emotional support line, SANEline.
Isleworth
Regular
family friendly
Home-Start
Volunteers needed to support and help young families in their homes during challenging times. Your commitment can make a real difference!
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Voices of Hope
Volunteer at the Womens Hub on Tuesday afternoons. Help with art activities, pampering and serving lunch
Hackney
Regular
family friendly
Age UK East London
A friendly face to warmly welcome to staff, clients and visitors; supporting our essential daily operations at the Marie Lloyd Centre.
London wide/Remote
Flexible
family friendly
Alcohol Change UK
Become an Alcohol Change UK Community Champion: volunteer to raise awareness and help campaign for a world with reduced alcohol harm.
Critical shortage
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Drop in to our daytime kitchen team to prep and cook nutritious hot meals for the community outreach we provide every day!
Borough
Flexible
family friendly
Plan Zheroes
Join our mission to fight food waste & help those in need. Rescue surplus food from Borough Market for local charities & community groups.
Aldwych
Regular
family friendly
Step Change Studios
Volunteer to support ballroom dance classes for visually impaired people - make a positive impact while having fun!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
GoodGym
Join us to combine getting fit with doing good in the local community!
City of London
Flexible
family friendly
British Transport Police
Volunteer as a 'role player' during operational scenario days, helping recruits through their final stages of training!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Bookmark Reading Charity
Bookmark is looking for reading volunteers to support primary-age children with reading through fun, one-to-one sessions.
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Blackfriars Settlement
Volunteer to support the Sunday Lunch Club for the local elderly!
Barnet
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteering Barnet
Browse volunteering opportunities in Barnet!
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Time & Talents
Volunteer to help reduce social isolation in Wesminster!
Camden
Regular
family friendly
Queen's Crescent Community Association
QCCA need regular, reliable volunteers to help with Tuesday food bank deliveries, minimum 2 hours every week.
Camden, Westminster
Regular
family friendly
Radio Lollipop
Provide care, comfort, play and entertainment for children at Great Ormond Street and Evelina London hospitals.
Chiswick
Regular
family friendly
Age Concern Chiswick
We are seeking a volunteer minibus driver for one Tuesday per month. Must have a clean driving licence.
Westminster
Regular
family friendly
Pimlico Puffins Swimming Club
Support people with disabilities swim, improve their technique, gain confidence and encourage them to progress, in a relaxed environment.
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Westminster Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Westminster!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Trussell
Find and support your local Food Bank!
City of London
Regular
family friendly
Song in the City
Volunteer at Friday evening concerts in the City - help welcome audiences, steward events and support a friendly bar.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Thames21
Join a river clean and help remove litter from the Thames!