Volunteering Opportunities in London

Browse a range of volunteering opportunities using our filters 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)

Brent
Regular
family friendly
Brent Food Bank
Support our food banks by collecting donations and delivering parcels to centres and warehouses as a volunteer van driver.
Camden
Regular
family friendly
Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Break down barriers, providing access to the power of football to give young girls the best chance of succeeding.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
WrapUp London
Support our Wrap Up London campaign and help get warm coats to those in need this winter!
Hackney
Regular
family friendly
Literacy Pirates
We take children on voyages as readers and writers.
Remote
Regular
family friendly
We Are Listening
Provide friendly phone chats to isolated older adults. Make a difference from the comfort of your home.
London wide
Regular
family friendly
Number Champions
Support primary school children (ages 6 to 8) who are behind in maths in weekly one-to-one sessions (term time, school hours).
Enfield
Flexible
family friendly
I Volunteer Enfield
Browse volunteering opportunities in Enfield!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Age UK
We exist to help older people when they need us the most. Find out how you can support a local branch!
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Kingston Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Kingston!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
All Aboard Club
Help run inclusive weekend play sessions for children with autism and ADHD.
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.
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!
Virtual
Regular
family friendly
Literacy Pirates
We take children on voyages as readers and writers.
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!
Southwark
Regular
family friendly
Blackfriars Settlement
Volunteers needed to visit isolated older people in north Southwark once a week for a chat and a cup of tea, or weekly phone calls
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Blackfriars Settlement
Volunteer to support the Sunday Lunch Club for the local elderly!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Thames21
Join a river clean and help remove litter from the Thames!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Open City
Volunteer for Open House Festival! Help welcome Londoners into hidden spaces and share new ways of experiencing the city.
Lambeth
Flexible
family friendly
Vauxhall City Farm
Volunteer to support work on the farm with animals, people and planet!
Kingston & Richmond
Regular
family friendly
BuddyUp - Richmond AID
Become a Buddy to a disabled 14-17 year old in Kingston & Richmond. Help them grow confidence & gain independence while having fun!
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Westminster Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Westminster!
Westminster, Kengsington, Chelsea
Regular
family friendly
Open Age
You're matched 1:1 with a 60+ adult supporting with rehabilitation exercises at home and/or outdoors for up to 9 sessions (1hr each).
Enfield
Flexible
family friendly
Enfield Voluntary Action
Browse volunteering opportunities in Enfield!
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.
Remote
Flexible
family friendly
EcoCounts
Help to collect carbon footprint data and spread awareness about the climate though a variety of roles.
London-wide
Flexible or Regular
family friendly
SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity
Our Caseworkers visit clients to work out what help they need, where to find it, and how to access it; they are the lifeblood of SSAFA.
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Volunteering Matters
Empower young people to create social action projects and work together with communities. Help plan and develop resources for workshops!
Elephant and Castle
Regular
family friendly
Crisis
E-commerce Support Volunteer needed! Process, prepare & list products for the online store and other marketplaces to help raise funds
Havering
Flexible
family friendly
Havering Volunteer Centre
Browse volunteering opportunities in Havering!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Maytree
Seeking Befrienders to sit alongside our guests in suicidal crisis to offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental presence.
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Refugees at Home
Open up your home, helping to provide short term accommodation for refugees!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Kentish Town City Farm
Volunteer as a Wildlife or Gardening volunteer to support the farm, helping to connect people with the environment!
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Time & Talents
Volunteer to help reduce social isolation in Wesminster!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
King's Trust
Volunteer to help offer a support network to young people facing significant barriers to employment, education or training.
Waltham Forest
Flexible
family friendly
Waltham Forest Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
Brent
Flexible
family friendly
Brent Food Bank
Support our food banks by preparing parcels, checking vouchers & offering a compassionate ear to those in crisis.
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Camden Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
KEEN London
Join us on Saturdays to support children with additional needs to play games and have fun!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
St John Ambulance
Join the Community Fundraising team to engage & collaborate with communities across England to raise awareness & funds to help save lives
UK Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Accessible Events
Accessible Events are looking for enthusiastic Access Team Volunteers for several shows!