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
Pembroke House
Community Photographer – capture everyday life and special moments at Pembroke House and the Walworth Living Room.
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Glengall Wharf Garden
Come along to the community garden and join our open-volunteering sessions!
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Voices of Hope
Volunteer at the Womens Hub on Tuesday afternoons. Help with art activities, pampering and serving lunch
Southwark
Regular
family friendly
Pembroke House
Lead Pie Man - support weekly Pie Club sessions by creating a relaxed, welcoming space where men can cook and connect.
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!
Westminster
Flexible
family friendly
Time & Talents
Volunteer to help reduce social isolation in Wesminster!
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
St John Ambulance
Join the Community Fundraising team to engage & collaborate with communities across England to raise awareness & funds to help save lives
Westminster
Regular
family friendly
Pimlico Puffins Swimming Club
Support people with disabilities swim, improve their technique, gain confidence and encourage them to progress, in a relaxed environment.
Hackney
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Help to support community outreach work, providing hot food and friendly coversation!
Kensington & Chelsea
Flexible
family friendly
The Children's Book Project
Help to reduce book poverty by sourcing, sorting and gifting books!
Remote
Regular
family friendly
We Are Listening
Provide friendly phone chats to isolated older adults. Make a difference from the comfort of your home.
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!
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, 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!
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.
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Variety, The Children's Charity
Variety, a charity for children with disabilities, is looking for volunteers to paint, decorate, garden and help set up our office space.
Camden, Westminster
Regular
family friendly
Radio Lollipop (London)
Provide care, comfort, play and entertainment for children at Great Ormond Street and Evelina London hospitals.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
GoodGym
Join us to combine getting fit with doing good in the local community!
Greenwich
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteer Centre Greenwich
Browse volunteering opportunities in Greenwich!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Camden Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
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.
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.
London-wide
Flexible
family friendly
KEEN London
Join us on Saturdays to support children with additional needs to play games and have fun!
Southwark
Regular
family friendly
Pembroke House
Lunch Club Host – welcome older residents, serve meals and help create a warm, friendly and social space each week.