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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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!
Lewisham
Flexible
family friendly
Lewisham Youth Theatre
Lewisham Youth Theatre bring young people together from across the community to create outstanding theatre
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.
Tower Hamlets
Regular
family friendly
IntoUniversity Bow
An opportunity for university students to gain experience mentoring young people and build skills. Select "Bow" as centre preference!
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.
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.
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Camden Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
UK Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Accessible Events
Accessible Events are looking for enthusiastic Access Team Volunteers for several shows!
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.
Barnet
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteering Barnet
Browse volunteering opportunities in Barnet!
Greenwich
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteer Centre Greenwich
Browse volunteering opportunities in Greenwich!
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
GoodGym
Join us to combine getting fit with doing good in the local community!
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.
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.
Brent
Flexible
family friendly
Brent Food Bank
Support our food banks by preparing parcels, checking vouchers & offering a compassionate ear to those in crisis.
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
Family Friends
Support families and young people through volunteer-led befriending across West London. Join us & develop skills while helping others.
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
Flexible
family friendly
Climate Ed
Volunteer workshop facilitators help deliver primary school workshops about carbon literacy & climate action. Full training provided.
Barnet
Flexible
family friendly
Food Bank Aid
Join the central donations hub supporting 31 food banks - pick & pack and deliver donations to be shared across North London.
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
Aldwych
Regular
family friendly
Step Change Studios
Volunteer to support ballroom dance classes for visually impaired people - make a positive impact while having fun!
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
Glengall Wharf Garden
Come along to the community garden and join our open-volunteering sessions!