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    Volunteer Befriender to a Young Person with Serious Illness
    Bright Futures UK
    Bright Futures UK are looking for warm and energetic volunteer befrienders to provide support and a fun, safe space for…
    Telephone Befriending Volunteer
    Age UK Westminster
    If you have access to a telephone, enjoy talking and would like to build friendships with older people, then our Telephone…
    Autism Summer Camps Volunteer 2025
    Kith & Kids
    About Kith & KidsWe provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or…
    Autism Summer Project Volunteer 2025
    Kith & Kids
    About Kith & KidsWe provide activities, opportunities, information, and support for people with a learning disability or…
    Volunteer Mentor on Autism Employability Project
    Kith & Kids
    Kith & Kids provides activities, opportunities, information, and support for people with a learning disability or autism…
    Weekend Club Autism Support Volunteer
    Kith & Kids
    Join us on our Weekend Clubs and get to know our friendly service users as you all take part in fun and challenging…
    Befriender Volunteer
    Age UK Islington
    Purpose of the roleTo offer emotional support and companionship to those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. 
    Enablement Support Volunteer
    Age UK Islington
    Purpose of Role 
    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…
    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…
    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…