“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Mahatma Gandhi

All our undergraduate students study liberal arts courses as part of their degree, with a strong emphasis on service learning – working with outside NGO’s, non-profit organisations, and charities, to help them assess community needs while gaining vital work experience and building a network of contacts. Through volunteering you gain skills and work experience, build your confidence, connect with people and contribute to positive change in communities.

Empower Your Community Through Volunteering

Discover a variety of volunteering opportunities waiting for you at London! Whether you’re passionate about community service or looking to make a difference, we have something for everyone. Click the contact box to connect with the Volunteer Coordinator and find out how you can participate!

Arts Centre Hounslow

The Arts Centre, Hounslow is a community centred space which curates affordable festivals and productions. The Arts Centre wants to be accessible for everyone in the community and to help them achieve they are looking for some support. They rely on the help of their community volunteers. Volunteering with the Arts Centre offers the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills, give back to your community, learn about working in theatre and see our productions for free.

Alzheimers Society

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re working towards a world free from the devastation of dementia. With an estimated 900,000 people in the UK affected, many undiagnosed and facing it alone, we provide crucial support and hope for the future. Together with our supporters, we offer help to those who need it most, drive change by holding decision-makers accountable, and fund groundbreaking research to transform lives. Join us in being the help and hope for living with dementia.

The British Red Cross

Connected communities and human kindness is at the heart of what the British Red Cross does. The services they provide would not be possible without their incredible staff and volunteers. Together, we are the world’s emergency responders.
You can help to bring hope and life-changing support to anyone who needs it, no matter who or where they are.

Cancer Research

Cancer Research funds scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public. For the past 120 years, we’ve been making discoveries that have saved countless lives. But we have so much more to do. Our strategy sets out how we’ll accelerate progress towards a better future.

Ealing Hounslow Community Voluntary Services

Looking to support your local community? The London boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow offer a regularly-updated list of voluntary opportunities in their communities. You can search by location, interest, activities and duration.

Gunnersbury Park & Museum

Gunnersbury is a vibrant oasis in west London with plenty to offer. It features a Grade II listed heritage park, a renovated museum celebrating west London’s diverse history, summer festivals, new sports facilities, and an inclusive public programme. With 1 million visitors annually, join our volunteer team to support this welcoming community.

Habitats and Heritage

We are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural and historic environments of south and west London. Using local knowledge and partnerships, we drive efforts to create a sustainable future, address environmental and heritage issues, and raise awareness. By engaging communities, we help them connect with and maintain the spaces they care about. Our work supports wildlife habitats, accessible green spaces, and promotes the wellbeing benefits of nature and heritage. Based in Twickenham, we serve the boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing, and Merton.

Ham House & Garden

Ham House, a rare 17th-century mansion on the River Thames in Richmond, was transformed into a grand Stuart home by the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale. It houses an exceptional collection of paintings, furniture, and textiles, including unique items like a rare Chinese teapot and an ivory cabinet. The surrounding restored 17th-century gardens feature a kitchen garden, the ‘Wilderness’ maze, and scenic picnic spots. The historic Orangery café offers light lunches and teas, though its small windows once made it unsuitable for growing orange and lemon trees.

Hestia

At Hestia, we support adults and children in times of crisis, providing services across London and beyond, while advocating nationally on key issues. We help victims of modern slavery, domestic abuse survivors, young care leavers, and older people. From housing to mental health support, we assist individuals through crisis and help them rebuild their lives. With the help of nearly 950 volunteers offering specialist skills like art therapy, yoga, and befriending, we make a lasting impact. As the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, we lead a coalition to end domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Foodbank Trussell Trust

We exist so everyone can be free from hunger. We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. We work together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on.
Find out more HERE

Get Rid of It & Donate

Get Rid of and Donate redistributes quality preloved items—clothes, shoes, homewares, toys, and more—to those in need across Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham. We support refugees, people with mental health issues, disadvantaged youth, struggling families, the elderly, and the homeless. Don’t let unwanted items end up in landfills—arrange a free collection and help us make a difference.

Just Like Us

Use your voice, develop skills and find community. If you’re LGBT+, age 18-25 and living in the UK, you can volunteer on our Ambassador Programme.
-Speak in schools to help stop anti-LGBT+ bullying
-Take part in skills workshops, such as leadership and wellbeing
-Write for media outlets like GAY TIMES
-Get a LGBT+ career mentor
-Meet LGBT+ friends
Find out more HERE

London Museum of Water & Steam

The London Museum of Water & Steam used to be powered by water and steam, now it is powered by our wonderful team of volunteers!
Much of the work at the Museum is carried out by our dedicated and valued team of volunteers. From looking after our unique collection of steam engines, archives and garden, to ensuring all our visitors are warmly welcomed and have unforgettable visits.
Volunteering with us will give you the opportunity to get involved in your local community, make friends or sharpen your skills.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering with us, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

London Borough of Hounslow

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support charitable causes, and learn skills to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of others. You can join a local community group to explore opportunities in your neighborhood, become a school governor to play a vital role in leading schools, or discover how the borough’s volunteer centre can help you find the right opportunities and assist organizations in finding volunteers.

Nightline

We are dedicated to ensuring that every student in higher and further education can access Nightline services, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about their feelings. Our mission is to reduce emotional difficulties that compromise education and decrease the risk of suicide. The Nightline Association relies on a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, and we are seeking passionate individuals to help us grow. We invite you to apply and join our mission.

The Questor’s Theatre

Do you love theatre?
We’re always interested in hearing from volunteers who can spare an hour or so every few weeks during the day, to deliver posters and leaflets to local shops. If you can take good quality photographs and have good digital camera equipment, we’re always looking for new members to support our work with publicity and rehearsal photos.

Samaritans

Be there for people who need someone to talk to. Our incredible volunteers operate over 200 branches across the UK and Ireland, providing vital support through our 24-hour emotional service. They assist in various ways, from answering calls and emails to fundraising and handling administration. You don’t need specific life experiences or backgrounds—anyone who is willing to help, tolerant, and open-minded is welcome to apply

Shelter

Home is a human right—it’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet, millions face the devastating effects of the housing emergency. Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home, advocating for those who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. Through advice, support, and legal assistance, we empower individuals and families to navigate the housing system and secure stable housing. Because home is everything

Team Up

We are tackling educational disadvantage in the UK. Team Up uses tuition, delivered by inspirational role models, to enable pupils from low income backgrounds to meaningfully increase their academic attainment, in order to improve the choices open to them.
Learn more about what you can do HERE

Volunteering Matters

Volunteering Matters has partnered with charities, public bodies, and the private sector to develop the Vision for Volunteering, which outlines principles for a diverse and sustainable future for volunteering in England. This Vision identifies the needs for volunteering to make a significant impact in the coming decade, incorporating insights from numerous contributors

Oxfam

Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive. We believe we can overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it.
Oxfam’s supporters make our vital work with some of the world’s poorest communities possible. We can’t do it without you.