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)

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.
Waltham Forest
Flexible
family friendly
Waltham Forest Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
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!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Help to support community outreach work, providing hot food and friendly coversation!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
NHS Responders
Sign up to help the NHS as a volunteer responder!
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
St John Ambulance
Join the Community Fundraising team to engage & collaborate with communities across England to raise awareness & funds to help save lives
Lambeth
Flexible Regular
family friendly
Vauxhall City Farm
Amazing volunteers help us run our charity and deliver our farm services. There's many ways that you can volunteer, depending on skills!
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!
Hackney
Regular
family friendly
Literacy Pirates
We take children on voyages as readers and writers.
Lewisham
Flexible
family friendly
Lewisham Youth Theatre
Lewisham Youth Theatre bring young people together from across the community to create outstanding theatre
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
DONS Local Action Group
Volunteer to help relieve poverty in Merton, Wandsworth & Kingston!
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
Thames21
Join a river clean and help remove litter from the Thames!
London-wide
Regular
family friendly
Bookmark Reading Charity
Support a child with their reading through flexible online or face-to-face reading sessions. Volunteer from anywhere in the UK.
Haringey
Flexible
family friendly
Bridge Renewal Trust
Browse volunteering opportunities in Haringey!
Richmond
Flexible
family friendly
Richmond CVS
Browse volunteering opportunities in Richmond!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Camden Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
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.
Barnet
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteering Barnet
Browse volunteering opportunities in Barnet!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
Climate Ed
Volunteer workshop facilitators help deliver primary school workshops about carbon literacy & climate action. Full training provided.
Remote
Flexible
family friendly
One Million Mentors
We are training volunteers to help our young people in London. Mentoring is a two way process – both mentor and mentee grow from it
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Voices of Hope
Volunteer at the Womens Hub on Tuesday afternoons. Help with art activities, pampering and serving lunch
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
BrightenUp London
Help to improve and conserve London's Green Spaces for people and local wildlife!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
All Aboard Club
Help run inclusive weekend play sessions for children with autism and ADHD.
Virtual
Regular
family friendly
Literacy Pirates
We take children on voyages as readers and writers.
Remote
Flexible
family friendly
EcoCounts
Help to collect carbon footprint data and spread awareness about the climate though a variety of roles.
Enfield
Flexible
family friendly
I Volunteer Enfield
Browse volunteering opportunities in Enfield!
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
WrapUp London
Support our Wrap Up London campaign and help get warm coats to those in need this winter!
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Tideway Sailability
Join an all volunteer team to help provide sailing for people with a range of disabilities. Wednesdays & Sundays, no experience needed!
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
GoodGym
Join us to combine getting fit with doing good in the local community!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Food For All
Help to prepare and pack thousands of hot meals for those in need!
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.
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
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).
Westminster
Regular
family friendly
Home-Start
Support families experiencing difficulties through a network of volunteer befrienders, as a parent or someone with relevant experience.
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!
Islington
Regular
family friendly
Artbox London
Support learning disabled and autistic adults to create, sell and exhibit artwork!