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968 open volunteering projects across the UK.
Royal Parks community conservation day
Join a community conservation session in one of London's Royal Parks — habitat work, planting and clean-ups. Friendly group activity, open to all.
London canal towpath task day
Help maintain London's canals and towpaths on a group task day — painting, planting, clearing and litter-picking. Great for teams; equipment supplied.
Group community mission
Get fit while doing good — join a group run or walk to a community task such as gardening, sorting donations or clearing green space. Sociable and beginner-friendly.
Hampstead Heath conservation & planting
Join drop-in conservation and tree/hedgerow planting sessions on Hampstead Heath. Welcoming to groups and friends; tools and guidance provided.
City farm gardening & animal care session
Join a half-day group session caring for animals and tending the gardens at the UK's oldest city farm. Friendly and social — great for small groups.
City farm team challenge day
Bring a team or group of friends for a hands-on day of gardening, DIY and farmyard tasks at this East London city farm. All activities supervised; no experience needed.
London food warehouse volunteer day
Spend a day in FareShare's London depot sorting and preparing surplus food for redistribution. Group and team days welcome.
Food warehouse sorting — team shift
Join a warehouse team shift sorting and packing rescued food for London communities. Ideal for company teams and groups of friends; book a morning or afternoon slot.
Camden Green Gym conservation session
A free, sociable outdoor session in Camden — plant trees, grow food and manage green spaces with a friendly group. Come with colleagues or friends; all tools and training provided.
South East London river clean-up
Take part in a group river clean-up across the Ravensbourne, Pool and Quaggy. Great for teams and groups of friends; gloves, litter-pickers and waders provided.
Thames foreshore & river clean-up
Join a drop-in clean-up of the Thames foreshore or a London river — come as a team or with friends. Equipment and a safety briefing are provided; no experience needed.
Digital Skills Drop-In Volunteer — Bristol Library
Run regular digital skills sessions at a Bristol library branch, helping residents use the internet, access public services online and stay safely connected.
Skills Assessment Volunteer — VIY
Help VIY assess incoming volunteer applicants' practical skills and match them appropriately to facility improvement projects at charities and community spaces.
Online Chat Support Volunteer — Relate
Provide online relationship support via Relate's digital chat service, offering guidance and a compassionate ear to people navigating relationship difficulties.
Reading Well Volunteer — Leeds Library
Support Leeds Libraries' Reading Well programme by helping adults choose therapeutic reads and facilitating discussion groups on books about health and wellbeing.
Trustee — Humanists UK
Bring your governance, legal or financial expertise to Humanists UK's board as a trustee, helping ensure the organisation fulfils its charitable mission effectively.
CALM Community Ambassador
Champion suicide awareness in your community as a CALM ambassador, helping reduce stigma around mental health and directing people to life-saving support services.
CALM Webchat Support Volunteer
Train as a CALM webchat volunteer, providing anonymous, non-judgemental support to people in crisis via CALM's online chat service, reducing suicide risk.
Carer Support Volunteer — Rethink
Provide dedicated support to carers of people with severe mental illness through Rethink's carer support services, offering information, listening and community.
Peer Support Group Facilitator — Rethink
Help facilitate one of Rethink Mental Illness's peer support groups, creating a safe, welcoming space where people with severe mental illness can share experiences and support one another.
Infoline Volunteer — Mind
Answer calls and emails on Mind's Infoline, providing information about mental health services, support options and signposting for people in need of help.
Mental Health Befriender Volunteer — Mind
Support someone living with a mental health problem through Mind's befriending service, meeting regularly to share activities, conversation and community connection.
Home Visit Volunteer — Age UK
Visit older people at home through Age UK's local befriending programme, providing face-to-face company, light practical help and a trusted connection that reduces loneliness.
Telephone Befriender — Age UK
Make regular friendly calls to older people registered with Age UK's telephone befriending service, offering companionship and a warm connection that eases isolation.
NHM Schools Programme Volunteer
Help Natural History Museum educators deliver engaging science and natural history sessions for school groups visiting the museum or in outreach to local schools.
Schools STEM Outreach Volunteer — Science Museum
Support the Science Museum Group's schools outreach programme by helping deliver STEM workshops in local schools and community venues across the UK.
V&A Late Events Volunteer
Support the V&A's popular Friday Late events by welcoming visitors, directing guests to performances and activities and helping create a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Digital Advice Volunteer — Citizens Advice Scotland
Help Citizens Advice Scotland deliver advice via digital channels, supporting clients who contact the bureau by webchat, email or online forms.
Case Administration Volunteer — Victim Support
Support Victim Support's casework teams with administrative tasks — managing files, scheduling contacts and data entry — so frontline volunteers can focus on victims.
Community Outreach Volunteer — Cruse
Represent Cruse Bereavement Support in your community by giving talks to local groups, faith organisations and healthcare teams about the free support available to bereaved people.
Children's Bereavement Support Volunteer
Support Keech's bereavement service for children and young people, assisting trained staff during group activities that help young people process the loss of a parent or sibling.
Bereavement Support Volunteer — Rowcroft
Offer compassionate listening support to bereaved relatives through Rowcroft Hospice's bereavement service, helping families navigate loss after a loved one's death.
Wellbeing Activity Volunteer — Arthur Rank
Lead gentle creative or reminiscence activities for patients attending Arthur Rank Hospice's wellbeing day service, enriching their quality of life during treatment.
Hospice Shop Volunteer — Phyllis Tuckwell
Work in one of Phyllis Tuckwell's charity shops across Surrey, sorting donations, serving customers and generating income to fund specialist end-of-life care.
Inpatient Unit Support Volunteer — Phyllis Tuckwell
Support patients and families on the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice inpatient unit, assisting with meal service, running errands and providing a warm, calming presence.
Conservation Skills Trainer Volunteer — Northern Ireland
Share your conservation or horticultural expertise with TCV Northern Ireland groups, helping volunteers develop practical skills in habitat management and nature monitoring.
Urban Greening Volunteer — South East
Join TCV's urban greening projects in the South East, improving parks, street trees and community gardens in urban neighbourhoods to enhance biodiversity and wellbeing.
Green Gym Leader Volunteer — North West
Train as a TCV Green Gym leader in the North West, facilitating regular outdoor conservation sessions that improve both local green spaces and participant wellbeing.
Nature Reserve Task Day Volunteer — Midlands
Participate in TCV Midlands conservation task days on nature reserves and urban green spaces, tackling scrub removal, planting and path improvements.
Community Garden Volunteer — Scotland
Help TCV Scotland develop and maintain community growing spaces, supporting local people to connect with nature and each other through gardening and conservation tasks.
Practical Conservation Volunteer — Yorkshire
Join TCV conservation task days in Yorkshire, carrying out hands-on habitat management — woodland work, pond clearance and wildflower planting — guided by TCV staff.
Green Gym Volunteer — London
Join TCV's Green Gym sessions in London parks and green spaces, improving your fitness while undertaking practical conservation tasks like planting and path work.
Project Coordinator Volunteer — VIY
Help VIY coordinate facility improvement projects by liaising with charities, managing volunteer teams and ensuring projects are completed safely and to a high standard.
DIY Volunteer — Charity Facility Improvement
Use your building, plumbing, painting or carpentry skills to help improve the facilities of a local charity or community organisation through a VIY project day.
Telephone Friendship Volunteer — Silver Line
Make regular friendly phone calls to lonely older people matched through The Silver Line, offering companionship and a listening ear from the comfort of your own home.
Telephone Befriending Volunteer — Independent Age
Call an older person regularly through Independent Age's befriending service, providing friendly conversation that brightens their week and builds a lasting connection.
Telephone Befriender — Reengage
Make a regular friendly phone call to an isolated older person matched to you through Reengage, building a warm relationship that reduces loneliness week by week.
Activity Group Volunteer — Reengage
Facilitate monthly activity groups — quiz evenings, craft sessions or coffee mornings — for isolated older people in your community through Reengage's befriending programme.
Volunteer Driver — Contact the Elderly
Drive isolated older people to their monthly Contact the Elderly tea party, providing friendly conversation and making sure they can attend a social event they look forward to all month.
Tea Party Host Volunteer
Open your home once a year to a small group of isolated older people for a Contact the Elderly tea party, with a regular volunteer driver bringing guests to your door.
Listening Volunteer — Samaritans Cardiff
Join Samaritans Cardiff's team of listening volunteers, offering confidential, non-judgemental support by phone and email to callers across Cardiff any time of day or night.
Listening Volunteer — Samaritans Bristol
Volunteer as a listener with Samaritans Bristol, providing anonymous, judgement-free support around the clock to anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Listening Volunteer — Samaritans Edinburgh
Train as a Samaritans Edinburgh listening volunteer and provide round-the-clock emotional support by phone and email to people who need someone to talk to.
Listening Volunteer — Samaritans Manchester
Join Samaritans Manchester as a listening volunteer, providing compassionate, confidential support by phone, email and text to callers who are struggling or in crisis.
Listening Volunteer — Samaritans Birmingham
Become a listening volunteer with Samaritans Birmingham, offering confidential, non-judgemental emotional support to callers by phone, email or text 24/7.
Education Volunteer — Humanists UK
Deliver Humanists UK's free education resources in schools and colleges, introducing pupils to humanism, ethics and evidence-based thinking about life's big questions.
Humanist Pastoral Support Volunteer
Provide non-religious pastoral care to patients in hospitals, prisons or hospices, offering compassionate, values-based support to those without a faith community.
Reading Group Helper — Croydon Library
Support Croydon Libraries' reading groups by helping choose accessible texts, welcoming new members and facilitating lively discussion in a relaxed library setting.
Library Digital Champion — Leeds
Help Leeds library users develop essential digital skills — from email and online forms to video calling — supporting independence and reducing digital exclusion.
Reading Companion Volunteer — Bristol Library
Read aloud and share books with isolated or housebound adults in Bristol through a library outreach programme, supporting wellbeing and reducing loneliness.
Library Event Volunteer — Hackney
Support Hackney Libraries events — author talks, craft workshops and cultural celebrations — helping set up, welcome guests and ensure events run smoothly.
ESOL Reading Support Volunteer — Tower Hamlets
Support adult learners with English at a Tower Hamlets library, helping them improve reading and writing skills through one-to-one or small group sessions.
Home Library Service Volunteer — Southwark
Deliver books and library materials to housebound residents across Southwark, maintaining a friendly connection that reduces isolation and keeps people reading.
Observatory Volunteer Guide
Help visitors explore the Royal Observatory's astronomy collections and facilities, explaining the Prime Meridian, GMT and the science of the stars.
Maritime Museum Volunteer Guide
Lead engaging tours and gallery talks at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, bringing Britain's seafaring heritage alive for international and local visitors.
Citizen Science Data Volunteer — NHM
Contribute to Natural History Museum research projects by identifying and transcribing natural history specimens and records through online citizen science platforms.
NHM Volunteer Gallery Host
Welcome and assist visitors at the Natural History Museum, answering questions, directing guests and helping create an inspiring experience in the galleries.
Collections Documentation Volunteer
Help the Science Museum Group catalogue and document objects from their vast collections, improving records and supporting researchers and educators.
Science Explainer Volunteer
Engage visitors of all ages at the Science Museum with hands-on demonstrations and interactive conversations about science, technology and engineering.
V&A Collections & Research Volunteer
Support the V&A's curatorial teams with collections documentation, archival research and digitisation projects that make the museum's holdings more accessible online.
V&A Volunteer Guide
Lead tours and gallery talks at the V&A, sharing your passion for art, design and culture with visitors from across the world and from all backgrounds.
Receptionist & Admin Volunteer — Scottish CAB
Support the smooth running of a Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland by welcoming clients, answering queries and managing appointments and administrative tasks.
Generalist Adviser Volunteer — Citizens Advice Scotland
Train as a generalist adviser with a Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland, helping people access their rights on issues from benefits to housing and debt.
School Service Speaker Volunteer — NSPCC
Deliver the NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe programme in local primary schools, empowering children to recognise abuse and know where to get help.
Childline Counsellor Volunteer
Train to become a Childline counsellor, providing free, confidential support to children and young people who contact Childline by phone or online chat.
Education & Workshops Volunteer — Relate
Deliver Relate's relationship education workshops to young people in schools and colleges, building their knowledge of healthy relationships and communication skills.
Trainee Relationship Counsellor Volunteer
Train as a relationship counsellor through Relate's accredited programme, eventually providing affordable counselling support to couples and individuals.
Helpline Support Volunteer — Cruse
Provide compassionate telephone and online support to bereaved callers via Cruse's national helpline, following specialist training in bereavement care.
Bereavement Volunteer — Cruse
After completing Cruse's thorough training programme, offer one-to-one support to bereaved adults, listening and helping them find a way through grief.
Court Witness Service Volunteer
Support witnesses attending court as part of Victim Support's Witness Service, providing a calm, reassuring presence before, during and after hearings.
Victim Support Volunteer
Provide practical and emotional support to victims of crime, helping them understand their rights, navigate the justice system and rebuild their lives.
Community Outreach Volunteer — Harrow
Raise awareness of free hospice and palliative care services in the Harrow community, working with local groups and faith communities to reach those in need.
Ward Volunteer — Michael Sobell Hospice
Support nursing staff and patients on the Michael Sobell inpatient ward by assisting with mealtimes, reading to patients and providing a reassuring, friendly presence.
Bereavement Support Volunteer — Treetops
Provide one-to-one listening and support to bereaved people through Treetops Hospice's bereavement service, following full volunteer training.
Wellbeing Day Service Volunteer
Assist at Treetops Hospice's wellbeing day service by supporting patients with activities, refreshments and a listening ear in a supportive group environment.
Retail & Donation Sorting Volunteer — Keech
Help Keech Hospice Care generate income by sorting donated goods and assisting in one of their charity shops in Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire.
Complementary Therapy Volunteer
Qualified complementary therapists can offer treatments such as massage or reflexology to Keech Hospice patients, supporting their comfort and wellbeing.
Community Events Volunteer
Help Helen & Douglas House fundraise at community events across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area, engaging supporters and telling the charity's story.
Family Support Volunteer
Support families visiting Helen & Douglas House by helping prepare refreshments, creating a welcoming environment and giving carers a short break during respite stays.
Hospice Shop Volunteer — Katharine House
Support one of Katharine House Hospice's charity shops in Oxfordshire, pricing and displaying stock, serving customers and contributing to end-of-life care funding.
Patient & Family Support Volunteer
Spend time with patients and their families at Katharine House Hospice, offering companionship and helping them feel at ease during a challenging time.
Community Awareness Volunteer
Represent Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity at community events and give talks at groups across Buckinghamshire to raise awareness of free hospice services.
Hospice Garden Volunteer
Maintain the therapeutic gardens at Florence Nightingale Hospice, creating a peaceful outdoor environment that benefits patients, families and staff.
Charity Shop Volunteer — Pilgrims
Join the Pilgrims Hospices retail team in one of their East Kent shops, helping sort donations, assist customers and generate income for specialist palliative care.
Inpatient Unit Volunteer — East Kent
Provide practical and emotional support to patients and their families on the Pilgrims Hospices inpatient unit, assisting staff with non-clinical tasks and offering a friendly presence.
Community Fundraising Volunteer
Help Arthur Rank Hospice Charity raise vital funds across Cambridgeshire by volunteering at events, collections and local awareness activities.
Day Services Volunteer
Support patients attending Arthur Rank Hospice's day services by helping with activities, refreshments and warm, friendly company in a calm therapeutic setting.
Bereavement Support Volunteer
Offer compassionate one-to-one support to bereaved relatives through Primrose Hospice's community bereavement service, following structured volunteer training.
Patient Befriender Volunteer
Spend time with Primrose Hospice day-service patients, providing friendly conversation and gentle social engagement that reduces isolation during end-of-life care.
Retail Shop Volunteer — Rowcroft
Help in one of Rowcroft's charity shops by sorting donations, serving customers and merchandising stock, generating funds for end-of-life care in South Devon.
Fundraising & Events Volunteer
Support Rowcroft Hospice fundraising events across South Devon, helping steward participants and raise vital income for specialist palliative care.
Hospice at Home Support Volunteer
Visit patients receiving Rowcroft's Hospice at Home service, providing companionship and light practical support so families can take a break.
Lived Experience Peer Volunteer — London (Women's Services)
Use your lived experience to support women in the criminal justice system in London, providing peer mentoring and guidance that helps them to rebuild confidence, access services and plan for a positive future.
Resettlement Support Volunteer — Leeds
Support people leaving prison in Yorkshire to access housing, employment and community services, providing regular mentoring during the critical first weeks and months of resettlement.
Pop-Up Shop Volunteer — London
Volunteer in Choose Love's pop-up shop during campaign periods, selling goods and gifts that fund life-saving humanitarian aid for refugees and displaced people around the world.
Restorative Justice Facilitator Volunteer — UK
Train and volunteer as a restorative justice facilitator through one of the organisations in the Clinks network, helping victims and offenders reach meaningful resolution and reduce the harm caused by crime.
Digital Communications Volunteer — London
Support Praxis's outreach and fundraising by helping to manage social media channels, create content and tell the stories of the migrants and refugees whose lives have been transformed by the charity's work.
Trustee Volunteer — London
Bring your expertise to Asylum Aid's board of trustees, helping to steer the charity's strategy and ensure it continues to deliver outstanding free legal services to people fleeing persecution.
Letter-Writing Volunteer (Remote)
Write encouraging, supportive letters to people in prison from home, providing human connection and hope at a time when it matters most — a commitment of around one hour per month.
Trustee Volunteer — London
Serve as a trustee of Room to Heal, contributing strategic guidance and governance oversight to ensure the charity continues to provide high-quality therapeutic and casework support to torture survivors.
Community Peer Volunteer — Midlands
Support User Voice's community-based engagement work in the Midlands, helping to gather the voices of people with experience of the justice system and feed into campaigns for systemic reform.
Child Exploitation Support Volunteer — Manchester
Help children and young people identified as at risk of exploitation in Greater Manchester to engage with local support services, acting as a consistent and trusted adult presence.
Community Companion Volunteer — Gloucestershire
Join Emmaus Gloucestershire as a volunteer, sharing activities and responsibilities with companions to help build a thriving community where people can recover from homelessness with dignity.
Community Companion Volunteer — Burnley
Volunteer within the Emmaus Burnley community, taking part in daily life alongside companions and staff and helping to create a warm, welcoming environment for people rebuilding after homelessness.
Resettlement Support Volunteer — Birmingham
Provide one-to-one mentoring and practical community links to people leaving prison in Birmingham, supporting stable resettlement and reducing the risk of reoffending through sustained personal contact.
Employment Support Volunteer — London
Help people with criminal records to explore employment opportunities and prepare for work, supporting St Giles Trust's mission to break the cycle of crime through skills training and peer mentoring.
Interpreter Volunteer — Birmingham
Use your language skills to volunteer as an interpreter at City of Sanctuary Birmingham's activities and information sessions, helping sanctuary seekers access vital support in their first language.
Clothes Bank Volunteer — Sheffield
Sort and distribute donated clothing to refugees and sanctuary seekers through City of Sanctuary Sheffield's clothes bank, helping people to present themselves confidently for interviews and everyday life.
Modern Slavery Support Volunteer — Birmingham
Support Migrant Help's work with survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in Birmingham, providing a compassionate presence and helping clients access appropriate support and recovery services.
Hospital Accompaniment Volunteer — London
Accompany refugee and asylum seeker clients to hospital and GP appointments in London, providing reassurance, language support and practical help navigating the health system.
Social Integration Project Volunteer — Cambridge
Organise and lead social activities for refugees in the East of England, helping them to build friendships, practise English and become part of their new local community.
Digital Skills Volunteer — Birmingham
Support refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham to develop essential digital skills, enabling them to access services, find employment and stay connected in the UK.
Digital Skills Volunteer — Manchester
Help refugees and asylum seekers develop digital skills they need for everyday life and employment, from using smartphones and email to online job applications and navigating government services.
Parenting Programme Volunteer — Prison
Facilitate parenting sessions inside prison, supporting fathers to grow in confidence and parenting competence so they can maintain meaningful relationships with their children during and after their sentence.
Family Support Volunteer — Prison Visitor Centre
Provide a warm welcome and practical support to families visiting loved ones in prison visitor centres, including children's activities and services that help maintain vital family bonds.
Prison Mentor Volunteer — London
Mentor people in prison through one of the voluntary sector organisations listed on the Clinks network, supporting their rehabilitation and helping them to plan for a positive life after release.
Prison Chaplaincy Support Volunteer — UK
Support busy prison chaplaincy teams across the UK by assisting with services, running group programmes and writing letters to people in custody, making a real difference to wellbeing behind bars.
Volunteer Mentor — Bristol
Provide consistent mentoring support to someone leaving HMP Eastwood Park as they find their feet in the community, building trust and helping them access services, rebuild relationships and create a stable life.
Volunteer Mentor — Exeter
Meet clients inside Exeter or Channings Wood prison and then continue supporting them as they transition back into the community, offering regular mentoring, a listening ear and practical guidance during a critical period.
Community Companion Volunteer — South Wales
Join the Emmaus South Wales community as a volunteer, sharing your time and skills alongside companions and staff to create a welcoming home for people rebuilding their lives after homelessness.
Charity Shop Volunteer — Greenwich
Help run Emmaus Greenwich's charity shop alongside residents and staff, contributing to the social enterprise that funds accommodation and support for people who have experienced homelessness.
Charity Shop Volunteer — Colchester
Support Emmaus Colchester's social enterprise charity shop, helping to sort, price and display donated goods, serve customers, and raise vital funds that enable the community to support people out of homelessness.
Community Companion Volunteer — North East
Work alongside residents and staff at an Emmaus community in the North East, sharing activities and helping to build a supportive and purposeful community environment for people who have experienced homelessness.
Lived Experience Engagement Volunteer — Prison
Use your own experience of the criminal justice system to engage people inside prisons, supporting User Voice's peer-led approach to gathering voices and driving systemic change.
Project Support Volunteer — London
Support User Voice's project delivery from its London office, helping coordinate programmes across 40 prisons in England and contributing to administrative work that enables the charity to reach over 1,000 people in the justice system each month.
Prison Peer Mentor Volunteer — Birmingham
Volunteer as a peer mentor inside a prison where Catch22 operates, supporting people in custody to develop positive routines, access services, and prepare for successful resettlement.
Victim Services Volunteer — London
Support Catch22's victim services team at community engagement events, act as a secondary facilitator in restorative justice cases, or conduct satisfaction surveys with victims to improve services.
Youth Mentor Volunteer — London
Act as a positive role model and mentor to young people in Catch22's youth justice services in London, supporting them to engage with community activities and make positive choices.
Probation Wellbeing Group Volunteer — Bristol
Facilitate group sessions for people under probation supervision in Bristol, providing a supportive space for reflection, peer connection and personal development.
Resettlement Support Volunteer — Manchester
Provide mentoring and practical support to people leaving prison in Greater Manchester, helping them access housing, employment and community resources to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Resettlement Support Volunteer — London
Help people leaving prison to resettle into the community through personal mentoring, linking clients to housing, employment and charity services, and supporting probation wellbeing groups.
Lived Experience Peer Volunteer — Yorkshire
Provide welcome calls, check-ins, peer-led conversations and practical appointment support to people in the criminal justice system in Yorkshire, helping them take small but meaningful steps forward.
Peer Advisor Volunteer — Birmingham
Use your lived experience to help others navigate the criminal justice system and access employment, housing and community services in the West Midlands.
Peer Advisor Volunteer — London
Draw on your own lived experience of the criminal justice system to support and motivate vulnerable adults, helping them overcome barriers like substance misuse, homelessness and unemployment through one-to-one peer engagement.
Community Activities Volunteer — London
Help facilitate creative and social activities at Room to Heal's weekly community sessions, supporting refugees and torture survivors to rebuild connections, confidence and quality of life.
Casework Volunteer — London
Support Room to Heal's casework team one or two days per week, providing information, advice and advocacy to survivors of torture and trauma who are navigating the UK asylum system.
Fundraising & Communications Volunteer (Remote)
Help Asylum Aid raise funds and awareness by supporting digital communications, writing content and assisting with fundraising campaigns that sustain free legal services for people seeking asylum.
Legal Admin Volunteer — London
Support Asylum Aid's legal advice service with administrative tasks including data entry, client correspondence and answering calls from vulnerable asylum seekers, gaining valuable experience in a legal advice setting.
Casework Support Volunteer — London
Support Praxis's casework team in providing information, advice and advocacy to migrants and refugees, helping clients access services, housing and legal support.
Peer Navigator Volunteer — London
Use your lived experience of the immigration and asylum system to guide and support others navigating similar challenges, acting as a trusted peer guide for people newly arrived or in the system.
Community Cooking Volunteer — London
Help shop for and prepare nutritious community lunches for the weekly WINGS women and children's group at Praxis, supporting migrant women and young children to nurture wellbeing and friendship.
Campaigns & Social Media Volunteer (Remote)
Help amplify Choose Love's campaigns online, creating content and engaging supporters on social media to build awareness and drive fundraising for refugees and displaced people.
Community Fundraising Volunteer — London
Organise local fundraising activities and raise awareness of refugee issues in your community, helping Choose Love fund critical aid and services for displaced people globally.
Hosting Volunteer — Manchester
Open your home to offer short-term safe accommodation to destitute asylum seekers, providing a place to stay and human connection during a difficult time. Hosts can volunteer from one night to several months.
Conversation Club Volunteer — Bristol
Lead or assist informal conversation sessions for sanctuary seekers in Bristol, creating a friendly and relaxed space where people can practise English and build connections with the local community.
Welcome Volunteer — Sheffield
Greet and welcome refugees and sanctuary seekers at City of Sanctuary group activities, helping newcomers feel at home through conversation, practical assistance and warm hospitality.
Asylum Support Volunteer — Glasgow
Support people going through the asylum process in Scotland with practical information and guidance, helping them understand the system and access the services they need.
Asylum Support Volunteer — London
Work alongside Migrant Help's professional team to provide practical information and guidance to people going through the asylum process, helping them understand their rights and navigate support systems.
Volunteer Therapist (Remote)
Provide therapeutic support to refugees and people seeking asylum remotely, dedicating at least one day per week for a minimum of six months to help clients process trauma and build resilience.
Social Integration Project Volunteer — Leeds
Help refugees in Yorkshire integrate into their communities by organising and leading events, English conversation groups, and social activities that build confidence and connections.
Youth Peer Mentor Volunteer — Birmingham
Mentor young resettled refugees aged 16–19 in the West Midlands, supporting them to engage with local activities, make connections and navigate life in the UK.
Youth Peer Mentor Volunteer — London
Mentor young resettled refugees aged 16–19, helping them settle into their local area, engage with activities and groups, and plan for their future. Volunteers commit at least one session per week for a minimum of three months.
Office & Admin Volunteer — London
Provide hands-on administrative support across Refugee Action's teams, helping the charity deliver services to thousands of refugees and people seeking asylum each year.
English Practice Volunteer — Manchester
Support a refugee client with weekly English conversation practice over an 8-week period, helping them build confidence and practical communication skills for daily life in the UK.
English Practice Volunteer — London
Support a refugee client with weekly English conversation practice over an 8-week period, helping them build the language skills they need to settle into life in the UK. Volunteers lead small conversation clubs and assist with practical goals like making phone calls and reading correspondence.
Skill Sharer — Time Bank Member
Join your local time bank and give an hour of your skill — gardening, IT, cooking or tutoring — receiving an hour of someone else's skill in return.
Time Bank Coordinator Volunteer
Help run a local time bank by matching members who want to give and receive skills, keeping records and organising group exchange events.
Peer Advisor — Community Asset Transfer
Share your experience of community asset transfer to advise and support other local groups through the process of taking on public buildings or land.
Community Organisation Trustee
Bring your governance, finance or sector skills to a Locality member organisation as a trustee, helping a community anchor deliver its local mission.
Youth Environmental Mentor
Mentor young people aged 16-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds in Groundwork's green skills and environmental employment programmes.
Community Green Space Volunteer
Help Groundwork improve local parks, community gardens and green spaces through planting, litter-picking and habitat creation activities.
Digital Skills Mentor
Help Big Issue vendors develop essential digital skills — from using smartphones and online services to managing money — to improve independence.
Vendor Support Volunteer
Work one-to-one with a Big Issue vendor to help them access housing, health and financial services, building their confidence and independence.
UN Advocacy Delegate (Remote)
Represent Soroptimist at UN committees and contribute to reports and lobbying on issues including gender equality, trafficking and education for girls.
Club Programme Volunteer
Join a local Soroptimist club to deliver community projects improving opportunities for women and girls, from education to safety and wellbeing.
Content & Translation Volunteer (Remote)
Help Chayn translate guides, toolkits and resources into other languages so survivors across the world can access safety information in their own tongue.
Open Source Tech Volunteer (Remote)
Contribute code, UX design or accessibility improvements to Chayn's open-source platforms that help survivors of abuse access information safely.
Children's Activities Volunteer
Run arts, crafts and play sessions for children staying in Solace refuges across London, providing fun and stability in a safe environment.
ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) Admin Support
Support Solace's ISVA team with administrative tasks — scheduling, data entry and preparing resources — so they can focus on helping survivors.
Public Awareness Campaigns Volunteer (Remote)
Help end sexual violence by supporting Rape Crisis awareness campaigns through social media, community outreach and survivor-led storytelling.
Helpline Support Volunteer
Provide trauma-informed, non-judgemental support on the Rape Crisis National Helpline to survivors of sexual violence across England and Wales.
Campaigns & Awareness Volunteer (Remote)
Help Women's Aid campaigns reach more people by writing petitions, engaging supporters on social media and mobilising communities to challenge domestic abuse.
Survivor Blogger / Content Volunteer (Remote)
Share your experience of domestic abuse through Women's Aid's survivor blog or create resources and content that help other women seek support safely.
Fundraising & Events Volunteer
Support Refuge's fundraising team at events and collections across the UK, helping raise funds for domestic abuse refuges and support services.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Volunteer
Provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to women experiencing domestic abuse by answering calls on Refuge's 24-hour national helpline.
Community Ambassador
Represent World Vision at faith groups, community events and schools, sharing the charity's work for children living in poverty.
Digital Content Volunteer (Remote)
Create compelling social media content, blog posts and email copy for Orbis UK to raise awareness of preventable blindness worldwide.
Community Fundraising Volunteer
Organise and participate in fundraising activities for Orbis UK, helping raise funds that train eye doctors in low-income countries.
Online Global Volunteer (Remote)
Use your professional skills remotely to support VSO partners on short-term projects in health, education or livelihoods without leaving the UK.
International Development Volunteer Placement
Skilled professionals can undertake two-year placements in communities across Africa and Asia, sharing expertise in health, education and livelihoods with VSO.
Schools Liaison Volunteer
Visit schools and colleges to give presentations on global poverty and humanitarian issues, inspiring young people to take action with Concern.
Fundraising Group Volunteer
Join or set up a Concern Worldwide fundraising group in your area, organising events and raising awareness of extreme poverty.
Bat Survey Volunteer
Join trained volunteers on evening bat transect surveys across Leicestershire, contributing to national population monitoring data.
Meadow Restoration Volunteer
Join Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust volunteer teams to restore and manage traditional hay meadows through scything, raking and seed collection.
Reserve Ranger Volunteer
Assist Worcestershire Wildlife Trust rangers with habitat surveys, species monitoring and visitor engagement at countryside nature reserves.
Urban Nature Volunteer — Nottingham
Support Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's urban wildlife projects by improving green spaces, running community wildlife walks and recording urban biodiversity.
Heathland Practical Volunteer
Help restore Dorset's lowland heathland through controlled burning prep, gorse removal and reptile habitat enhancement under expert guidance.
Habitat Management Volunteer — Thames Valley
Help BBOWT staff maintain nature reserves in the Thames Valley with coppicing, scrub control and footpath clearance.
Reserve Maintenance Volunteer
Help conserve Cornwall's nature reserves through practical tasks including path work, scrub removal and species monitoring.
Marine Strand Survey Volunteer
Walk designated Cornish beach transects monthly, recording marine debris and wildlife to help Cornwall Wildlife Trust protect coastal habitats.
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