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)

Hackney
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Help to support community outreach work, providing hot food and friendly coversation!
Havering
Flexible
family friendly
Havering Volunteer Centre
Browse volunteering opportunities in Havering!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Omega
Help to tackle social isolation amongst care-givers, the bereaved and the elderly in London!
Pimlico
Regular
family friendly
Square Mile Churches
BECOME A WREN300 RESEARCHER - learn and develop skills in archival research and historical investigation
Liverpool Street
Regular
family friendly
The Listening Place
We are looking for warm, empathetic and resilient people with the time for a fortnightly 4-hour shift to help support suicidal people.
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea
Regular
family friendly
Unfold
Mentor a young person aged 10-25, or women with children aged 5 and above. Gain skills & contribute to your community!
Hammersmith, Hounslow, Ealing, Feltham, Harlesden
Regular
family friendly
Refugee Education UK (REUK)
Support a young refugee or asylum seeker with their education through weekly 1:1 mentoring.
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
North Paddington Food Bank
Volunteer to help reduce food poverty 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!
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
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).
Clapton
Flexible
family friendly
Clapton Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow
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!
Lambeth
Flexible
family friendly
Vauxhall City Farm
Volunteer to support work on the farm with animals, people and planet!
UK Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Accessible Events
Accessible Events are looking for enthusiastic Access Team Volunteers for several shows!
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!
Enfield
Flexible
family friendly
Enfield Voluntary Action
Browse volunteering opportunities in Enfield!
Greenwich
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteer Centre Greenwich
Browse volunteering opportunities in Greenwich!
Kensington & Chelsea
Flexible
family friendly
The Children's Book Project
Help to reduce book poverty by sourcing, sorting and gifting books!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Family Volunteering Club
Get involved with fun volunteering activities with your family!
Hammersmith and Fulham
Flexible
family friendly
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre
Support young children and adults with physical needs - volunteers help coach riding lessons, look after the ponies and raise funds.
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Refugees at Home
Open up your home, helping to provide short term accommodation for refugees!
Tower Hamlets
Flexible
family friendly
Spitalfields City Farm
Volunteer to support help maintain the farm and gardens! Be a Maintenance and Development, or Garden and Growth volunteer.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Trussell Trust
Find and support your local Food Bank!
Kensington & Chelsea
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteer Centre K&C
Browse volunteering opportunities in Kensington & Chelsea!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Food For All
Help to hand out meals at our distribution hubs across London!
Remote
Regular
family friendly
We Are Listening
Provide friendly phone chats to isolated older adults. Make a difference from the comfort of your home.
Streatham
Regular
family friendly
People in Need Today
As a pop-up food bank volunteer, you'll help unload, sort and package up food parcels to distribute to service users on Monday evenings.
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!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
FEAST With Us
Help to reduce food poverty and fight food waste!
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.
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
Regular
family friendly
Maytree
Seeking Befrienders to sit alongside our guests in suicidal crisis to offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental presence.
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Blackfriars Settlement
Volunteer to support the Sunday Lunch Club for the local elderly!
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Kingston Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Kingston!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Underdog International
Change a dog's life—and yours—by becoming a foster. Help a dog in need build confidence and find their forever home. Sign up today!
London-wide / Remote
Regular
family friendly
Action for Happiness
Our volunteers bring people together for shared learning experiences based on positive psychology, boosting the wellbeing of all involved.
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Westminster Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Westminster!
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!
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Time & Talents
Volunteer to help reduce social isolation in Wesminster!