Be part of something bigger than yourself. Give back to your local community. Make a difference to someone’s life. Overcome your fears. Boost your career. Protect the environment. Gain new skills. Build your confidence. Experience London.

We connect UCL students with rewarding community volunteering opportunities across London.

We've been finding ways for UCL students to make a difference since 2002 with over 2,000 students volunteering on our projects each year. We've got hundreds of different volunteering roles, including flexible and one-off opportunities. Have an explore, find something you like and get involved!

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Sustainability and Volunteering: Camden
UCL students volunteer with organisations all over London, playing a vital role in the sustainability of London's communities. Since the UCL Volunteering Service was established in 2002, thousands of UCL students have been able to connect with the local community through volunteering.
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Social Hackathons February 2023
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Volunteering Fair Catalogue - Thursday 19 January
We're so excited to be welcoming over 40 charity recruiters on to campus to talk to you about their volunteering opportunities.
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Winter Festive Volunteering
If you’re staying in London over the holiday break and are looking for ways to fill the time and get into the festive spirit before the term ends, try out one of the Winter Festive Volunteering Opportunities taking place!
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Events

Choir Event Volunteer
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We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the Mayor of Islington's charities of choice, along with Whittington Health Charity, so we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than a choir concert, live from St Luke's West Holloway Church, London.Choirs from local schools will be entertaining the audience with joyful singing. We'll be running a raffle and selling refreshments. Duties…
Help out at our Valentine’s Gala Concert & afternoon tea
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We actively combat loneliness by connecting isolated older people with their community and supporting them to join group activities. It is a great opportunity to socialise, have fun and a cup of tea. Help prepare the venue and food, then socialise with the older community members throughout the afternoon.Duties• Help prepare the venue and food.• Socialise with the older community members…
Volunteering
Great Volunteering: What does it take?
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Ever wondered what you could get out of Volunteering? Want to hear more about our amazing community partners around the UCL East Campus? Want to get stuck in with some crafts, Lego, and Playdough and map out your ideal volunteering experience?  Come and take part in this workshop by the Volunteering Service team and get crafty while you're at it! We will be in Room 313 One Pool Street Cabaret…
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