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Volunteer Guides of UCL
UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)
The UCL Centre for Languages & International Education is looking for volunteers to show groups of undergraduate…
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 
Swimming support volunteer
Centre 404
We are seeking UCL students who love the water to join a rewarding initiative, supporting adults with disabilities in their…
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…
Friends and Family Survey Volunteers
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Do you like interacting with people? We need volunteers for Bolsover Street (near Great Portland street tube station)…
LGBT+ Group Facilitators Volunteers
East London Out Project (elop)
We’re currently recruiting LGBT+ Group Facilitators to join our amazing and dynamic volunteer team at elop!elop is an award…
Long Covid Solidarity Project Leader 2024-25
Long Covid Solidarity
My name's Emma and I've had long covid for about two years.
Gardening Volunteer
St Mungo's
It is fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you a keen gardener? Do you feel…
Yoga Instructor Volunteer
St Mungo's
It’s fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Yoga Volunteer, you will design…
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…
Mentor someone at risk of homelessness, offending or addiction
Bridging the Gap Mentoring
You will get to support someone to make a difference to their life, whether it be big or small, and help them to feel…
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,…
Teddy Bear Clinic Volunteering 24-25
Teddy Bear Clinic
The UCL Teddy Bear Clinic is a student led volunteering project that has been running for the past 15 years! We teach…
Volunteers for UCL FunTeam
UCL Student Hospital Fun Team
UCL Student Hospital Fun Team is an award-winning volunteering organisation that aims to create a sense of normality for…
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…
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…
Good Neighbour Befriender
Age UK Camden
Our Good Neighbour Schemes are for older people who live in the NW3 and Primrose Hill area of Camden. The scheme is for…
Dementia Wellbeing Volunteer
Age UK Camden
We are a local independent charity, established in 1965, who have been supporting older people in Camden for more than 50…
Dementia Befriending Volunteer
Age UK Camden
Dementia Befriending supports people to live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially engaged…
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…
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…
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…