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Learning assistant
Fulham Palace Trust
Our learning assistants support the day to day running of the lively and vibrant learning department at Fulham Palace. From…
Dance Volunteer (online or in person)
Flamingo Chicks
Flamingo Chicks creates an inclusive community giving disabled children and those with illnesses such as cancer the…
Volunteer Mentor
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 Tutor English or Maths
Team Up
Team Up For Social Mobility!Team Up Is Recruiting Volunteer Maths & English TutorsIn the UK today, the best…
Make A Smile Volunteers
Make a Smile UCL
Characters: Dress up as whatever character you wish/are comfortable with from our costume inventory and attend events to…
Family Fun Day
Royal Institution
The Royal Institution is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver interactive science events throughout the…
Magic Maker Volunteer
Make a Smile UCL
At Make a Smile, our goal is to ensure that no child misses out on the magic of childhood. We visit children in hospices,…
Character Volunteer
Make a Smile UCL
At Make a Smile, our goal is to ensure that no child misses out on the magic of childhood. We visit children in hospices,…
Children's Residential Group Leader
Free to Be Kids
As a residential Group Leader, you’ll stay on-site for 1 week, and gain invaluable experience working with a dynamic range…
Residential Project Kitchen Crew
Free to Be Kids
Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to  begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they…
Volunteer Coach
KEEN London
We take ordinary people with no experience and transform them into superheroes with the power to support, engage and inspire…
Volunteer at the Boys Schools Hockey Finals
England Hockey
Volunteer as a Hockey Maker at 2024 BOYS SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre from 23-24…
Volunteer Online Tutor
Tutor The Nation
Are you a UK-based university student, recent graduate, or experienced tutor with a passion for sharing knowledge? Join us…
Volunteer Mentor
ReachOut
Would you like to help a young person in your local community? You’ve come to the right place!
Mentor
Native Scientist
You will be acting as a role-model for pupils who speak English as an additional language. By talking about your studies/…
Family Activities Volunteer
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
Noah's Ark provides regular Family Activities including Family Days, Parent Groups and Sibling Groups; designed to provide…
Eyeducate Volunteer 2023-24
Eyeducate
We are looking for UCL Medical Students to deliver face to face sessions at primary schools about eye health.
Opportunity to volunteer with Engineers Without Borders Outreach
Engineers Without Borders
At Engineers Without Borders, we aim to inspire young students to love science. Going to classes and working at education…
IntoUniversity Student Mentor
IntoUniversity
Become a mentor with IntoUniveristy and change a young person's life! 
Libraries Volunteer - Stratford Community Neighbourhood Team
Newham Council Volunteering
How would you like to support your local library? There are 10 libraries in Newham and they all run a series of different…
Stay and Play Volunteer
Kindle Corner
Help set up activities and engage with parents and children by greeting and creating a happy and welcoming atmosphere.
Home Reading Volunteer in Camden (8 min walk away) and other locations
Doorstep Library
Doorstep Library Reading Volunteers visit the same families at home or on their doorstep, every week with backpacks full of…
Online Reading Volunteer
Doorstep Library
Doorstep Library Online Reading Volunteers visit the same families online via Zoom every week to share their love of reading…
Mini Art Explorers: deliver fun and lively art sessions for children aged 2 -5
Art Explora UK
Do you love art? Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to accessing arts & culture for families? Mini Art…