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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Kingston
Flexible
family friendly
Kingston Council Volunteering
Browse volunteering opportunities in Kingston!
Remote
Regular
family friendly
We Are Listening
Provide friendly phone chats to isolated older adults. Make a difference from the comfort of your home.
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!
Aldwych
Regular
family friendly
Step Change Studios
Volunteer to support ballroom dance classes for visually impaired people - make a positive impact while having fun!
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!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Camden Green Gym
Workout for Nature; Green Gym is natural exercise to make a difference!
Islington
Regular
family friendly
Artbox London
Support learning disabled and autistic adults to create, sell and exhibit artwork!
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.
Hackney
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Help to support community outreach work, providing hot food and friendly coversation!
Southwark
Flexible
family friendly
Glengall Wharf Garden
Come along to the community garden and join our open-volunteering sessions!
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.
Greenwich
Flexible
family friendly
Volunteer Centre Greenwich
Browse volunteering opportunities in Greenwich!
Camden
Flexible
family friendly
Refugee Community Kitchen
Help to support community outreach work, providing hot food and friendly coversation!
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
Regular
family friendly
King's Trust
Volunteer to help offer a support network to young people facing significant barriers to employment, education or training.
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!
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.
UK Wide
Flexible
family friendly
Accessible Events
Accessible Events are looking for enthusiastic Access Team Volunteers for several shows!
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.
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.
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.