Moving to a new city, embarking on a degree, meeting new people left, right and centre - the start of term is full of changes, and you might not have thought about volunteerng yet. However, it's worth keeping in mind all the benefits volunteering can bring. Want to be better connected with other people? Looking to improve your wellbeing, or get some new insights to enrich your degree? Perhaps develop some new skills or boost that CV of yours? Or just get to know London better and make a difference to others? Volunteering will provide you with all this and more.
Here at the Students' Union we have our very own Volunteering Service, and we'd love for you to get involved!
How to get started
Why not have a browse of our online Opportunities Finder? It’s got around 300 different volunteering roles around London and online, with plenty of flexible roles that you can fit around your studies.
You can look for volunteering related to your degree, search for particular skills you'd like to build, see what’s within walking distance of UCL’s Halls of residence or find virtual volunteering,
The Volunteering Service is here to help you every step of the way. If you’re unsure about volunteering or have any questions, you can book in a chat with one of the team or get in touch by email.
There’s even an option to set up and run your own community project – with support, training and funding from our Student-led Volunteering team.
What do other UCL students say?
"The cheerleading Student-Led project was more than just a cheerleading session—it was a celebration of friendship, empowerment, and the joy of coming together as a community."
"I decided to volunteer (...) because it is a great way to gain experience, meet new people and it was relatively flexible which was important to me."
Find out more
Visit the Volunteering Service webpages to discover what's on offer, and make sure to follow our Instagram and sign up for our weekly bulletin for the latest vacancies.