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Use our Skills Explorer to find volunteering opportunities where you can develop new skills and build on existing ones. It’s a great tool to use in conjunction with your wider career planning.  Why not check out UCL Careers' Skills Hub as well - set up to help you develop the skills, strengths and qualities employers are looking for.

If you’re interested in a role, login using your UCL credentials, press ‘register interest’. You’ll then be able to see information about how to apply, and have details emailed to you.  It's then completely up to you whether to take things forward to apply or not.

If you'd like to chat about your volunteering interests or would like some more support in finding the right role for you, please get in touch.

      Clothing Store & Laundry Service Volunteer
      The Passage
      Based in our Resource Centre in Victoria, this is a hands on, practical role that’s crucial in ensuring that service users…
      Kitchen Support Volunteer - Resource Centre
      The Passage
      Based in our Resource Centre in Victoria, this is a hands on, practical role that’s crucial in ensuring that service users…
      Kitchen Support Volunteer (PHAC)
      The Passage
      Passage House is a rapid-response facility. The 37 bed project provides high-quality support to new rough sleepers aged 18…
      Station Collector Volunteer
      The Passage
      Every month The Passage holds a collection at Victoria mainline station and various tube stations throughout London. We are…
      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…
      Enter and View Volunteer
      Healthwatch Waltham Forest
      Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say in health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch…
      Digital communication volunteer
      Children of the Mekong
      Children of the Mekong (COTM) is the UK branch of Enfants du Mékong (EDM), a leading French charity founded in 1958 with the…
      Headucate Volunteer
      Headucate UCL
      Hello!We're Headucate and we are a UK-wide student organisation that tackle stigma and raise awareness of mental health in…
      Literacy Support Volunteer (Hackney)
      The Literacy Pirates
      We take children on voyages as readers and writers, and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to join our Hackney Crew.…
      Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual)
      The Literacy Pirates
      We take children on voyages as readers and writers, and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to join our virtual Crew.…
      Maths or English GCSE Tutors
      The People's Classroom
      The People's Classroom is a grassroots education charity originally established as a student-led programme through the UCL…
      Communications Volunteer
      The Karen Hilltribes Trust
      Volunteers are central to the KHT ethos. Many volunteers have travelled to Mae Hong Son in the past years to help build…
      Communication & Awareness Raising Volunteer
      The Karen Hilltribes Trust
      Volunteers are central to the KHT ethos. Many volunteers have travelled to Mae Hong Son in the past years to help build…
      Fundraising Volunteer
      The Karen Hilltribes Trust
      Volunteers are central to the KHT ethos.
      Content Creator
      Human Rights Solidarity
      ​​​​​​This role is great for anyone looking to gain experience in social media and creative graphic design. It is a …
      Regular Reports on Rising Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Social Media Due To The War in Gaza
      Human Rights Solidarity
      We are preparing monthly reports on the rising frequency and severity of Antisemitic andIslamophobic content in social media…
      Volunteer Receptionist
      Whittington Park Community Association (WPCA)
      As a community centre, we need to have someone friendly and welcoming at our reception. We have regulars and new people…
      Integration Group Leader
      Human Rights Solidarity
      This role is for anyone who wants to engage in hands-on volunteering with young mentees. You will be in-person working with…
      Partnerships and Events Coordinator
      Human Rights Solidarity
      This role is perfect for anyone looking to gain experience in project and event curation in the Third sector.
      Philosophy Volunteer - Online
      Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
      Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
      History of Art Volunteer
      Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
      Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
      Poetry & Literature Appreciation Volunteer
      Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
      Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
      Photography Appreciation Volunteer
      Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
      Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
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