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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Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Therapy Links UK
We support babies, children, and young people up to age 25 who face communication, health, and developmental challenges.
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.
Islington
Regular
family friendly
Artbox London
Support learning disabled and autistic adults to create, sell and exhibit artwork!
UK Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Accessible Events
Accessible Events are looking for enthusiastic Access Team Volunteers for several shows!
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.
Havering
Flexible
family friendly
Havering Volunteer Centre
Browse volunteering opportunities in Havering!
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
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!
Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham
Regular
family friendly
Age UK East London
Assessment & admin support for our new befriending service to help us address isolation and loneliness among older people in East London.
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 / 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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Art Explora
Lead conversations about art in care settings, encourage connection and alleviate feeling of loneliness!
London-wide, Remote
Regular
family friendly
Action Tutoring
Help to support pupils facing disadvantage in their maths and English SATs/GCSEs. Work with 1-3 pupils for 1hr p/wk, online or in-school.
Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham
Flexible
family friendly
Age UK East London
Friendly volunteer befrienders (face to face and telephone) to help us address isolation and loneliness among older people in East London.
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Climate Ed
Volunteer workshop facilitators help deliver primary school workshops about carbon literacy & climate action. Full training provided.
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Doorstep Library
Volunteer in person or online to bring the magic of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families after school needing support
London Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Family Friends
Support families and young people through volunteer-led befriending across West London. Join us & develop skills while helping others.
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!
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.
Croydon
Flexible
family friendly
Good Food Matters
If you’re a chef, nutritionist, community organiser, gardener or just a passionate foodie, you’re welcome at Good Food Matters!
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).
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Thames21
Join a river clean and help remove litter from the Thames!