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Volunteer Youth Leader
Our Second Home
We are looking for new volunteer Youth Leaders to run our residential programmes during the school holidays of this year.
Become a Volunteer Children's Mentor and change a Little Londoner's life!
The Kids Network
The Kids Network are a London based organisation working in boroughs across the city to help support children aged 8-11…
Volunteer Befriender
Holborn Community Association
As a Befriender, you could make a huge difference to the life of a lonely older person if you have just an hour or so to…
Home Reading Volunteer in Camden (8 min walk away) and other locations
Doorstep Library
At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of…
Female Mentor
Laamiga (Women's Mentoring and Training)
A woman mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser or guide. On a general level, your role as a mentor is to build a…
Phone Support Volunteer (KIT)
St Mungo's
Wednesdays 10m-4pm Hammersmith & Fulham areasIn this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following…
UCL Campus Run Marshal Volunteer
Students' Union UCL
🏃‍♂️✨ Volunteer for the UCL Campus Run at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! ✨🏃‍♀️Get ready to be part of an exciting, high-…
Event Maker at the 2025 TCS London Marathon
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children the best…
Volunteer Artist, Musician or Performer
Age UK Camden
The Dementia Befriending supports people to live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially…
Telefriends Volunteer
Age UK Camden
Many older people in Camden experience social isolation and loneliness.  Our Telefriends volunteers offer older people…
Volunteer Buddy
Richmond AID
BuddyUp is an organization that works with young disabled people aged 14 to 17 in the London boroughs of Richmond and…
Long Covid Solidarity Project Leader 2024-25
Long Covid Solidarity
My name's Emma and I've had long covid for about two years.
Ride our Story Bike!
People's Museum
Ride our Story Bike  outdoors A chance to develop a new social action service from grounds up!A great opportunity…
Male Volunteer Mentors for Young Men
Unfold - Empowerment through Mentoring
Male Mentors for Young Men provide practical, social and professional support to young men aged 10-25, in Westminster,…
Day Centre Help
Age UK Camden
Age UK Camden is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance the quality of life for older people living in the…
Great Camden Minds Admin and Group Support Role
Age UK Camden
Age UK Camden is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance the quality of life for older people living in the…
Nail Technician Volunteer (Kensington and Chelsea)
Hestia
Are you a qualified nail technician and looking for a way to give back to the community? People in our services would…
Online Reading Volunteer
Doorstep Library
At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of e-books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of…
Compassionate Neighbours
St Joseph's Hospice
Compassionate Neighbours is a social movement, founded by St Joseph’s Hospice in 2014, to help reduce loneliness and social…
Drinks Trolley Host
St Joseph's Hospice
The Drinks’ Trolley visits our wards twice a day to offer our patients free alcoholic & soft refreshments. It is a much…
Ethnic Minority Role Model and Mentor
Action for Race Equality - Routes2Success
Routes2Success is a role model and mentoring programme aimed at supporting young people aged 10-24 from ethnic minority…
Parent Befriender
Family Friends
Parent Befrienders provide support to parents who are often facing multiple hardships. Our volunteers befriend a parent, to…
Big Buddy
Family Friends
Our Big Buddies are inspirational role models who provide support to young people aged 10-18 for a few hours weekly or…
Philosophy Volunteer - Online
Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…