Volunteer roles in greater london

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
• Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one of our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

Volunteering with Victim Support in West Yorkshire

As a Volunteer in West Yorkshire you will:

• Be working on all crime types.
• Become trauma informed.
• Learn about the work of criminal justice agencies.
• Progress by specialising in specific crime types (e.g. Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Hate Crime, Children and Young People, Homicide and Road Death, and Major Incident.)
• Community Engagement and networking opportunities.
• Be able to attend local volunteer team meetings
• Annual Milestone Awards.

What do we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
• Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
• Undertake an enhanced DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

We’re currently recruiting Outreach, Events & Fundraising Volunteers to join our amazing and dynamic volunteer team at elop!

elop is an award-winning LGBT Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity with 29 years’ experience of supporting LGBT+ communities across London and Essex borders.

Joining our LGBT+ Volunteer team you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who value & appreciate the benefit of giving back to the community and enjoy the opportunity to work with others to raise much needed funds to support our work at elop.

Supported by staff or lead volunteers, our volunteer teams plan & deliver events, organise & host varied fundraising initiatives such as karaoke nights, drag bingo, and comedy events.  If you’re someone who enjoys talking to people and have a friendly disposition, then you’d be well placed to help us reach new audiences, promote our work, and raise money.

Volunteers Facilitators for elop’s Training & Education Service
elop’s Training and Education Service delivers workshops; training programmes; and consultancy to professionals and organisations working with the LGBT+ community. As a specialist in LGBT+ Mental Health and Wellbeing, we want to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our community and help organisations become more LGBT+ inclusive and affirmative. Our training programmes get people talking, thinking and planning for change that makes a real difference to LGBT+ people’s lives.
All our volunteer facilitators must positively identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/ or trans (Schedule
9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies).
We are looking to better represent the diversity of our community and actively encourage
 applications from people that identify as male, trans/ non-binary and/or from Black Asian and
Minority Ethnic Groups.

Training Facilitator Volunteer Role Description
By joining the Training & Education Team you will have the opportunity to:
• Facilitate and co-facilitate workshops and training programmes to a range of external
organisations, including schools
• Design and deliver learning activities and presentations, both online and in-person
• Support organisations to improve their services for LGBT+ people
• Be given relevant training and supervision to ensure your development
• Be part of a dynamic team that offers a range of learning opportunities
Induction training will be provided alongside line management support.
Training Facilitator Volunteer Person Specification
Applicants should:
• have experience of presenting to groups, either online or in-person
• be a confident communicator
• be able to think on their feet and respond to questions that can feel challenging
• have awareness of key issues that LGBT+ people face
• understand the impact of discrimination and stigma on mental health

We are currently recruiting volunteers to support our Mental Health services, which include group co-facilitators, initial appointment hosts, activity facilitators, mental health plan facilitators.

HeadsOut is a strengths-based crisis prevention, intervention and wellbeing LGBT+ support service.

Our aim is to enhance people’s wellbeing and functioning by focusing on their strengths and resources, reinforcing resilience and enhancing protective external factors, including creating safe spaces, community connection, a sense of belonging, empowerment and affirmation. 

By joining the HeadsOut Team you will:

• Support people who experience mental distress
• Make a positive contribution to the LGBT+ community
• Be given relevant training and support 

Our services are delivered on various days and times across the week and weekends, plus during the day and evenings, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. 

Respecting diversity, understanding and upholding professional boundaries and confidentiality are of course fundamental to all of our work and you will be required support this. 

All our volunteer facilitators must positively identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/ or trans (Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies).

elop runs a programme of weekly and monthly LGBTQ+ social, support and wellbeing clubs, groups, meet-ups and events; provided by and for LGBTQ+ communities.

Joining our LGBTQ+ volunteer facilitator team you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who value & appreciate the benefit of face-to-face socialising & networking, supporting LGBT people to come together in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment with opportunities to meet new people, form new friendships, gain peer support and much more. 

Each of elop’s dedicated clubs, groups or meet-ups run planned activities that supports shared interaction, positive LGBTQ+ identities and a feeling of being valued.

Volunteering in this role will give you opportunities to contribute & support the planning & promotion of group programmes, help in organising & facilitating sessions, along with supporting & enabling the involvement, voice & inclusion of all members attending, ensuring a welcome, supported, safe and comfortable environment for all.

Our clubs, groups, meet-ups and activities are delivered on various days and times across the week and weekends, plus during the day and evenings, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. 

You may already have some previous experience of activity facilitation, which is fantastic; however it isn’t necessary to come with all the skills & experiences already on board, just a friendly or outgoing personality with good communication abilities, the rest you’ll be supported to develop. 

Respecting diversity, understanding and upholding professional boundaries and confidentiality are of course fundamental to all of our work and you will be required support this. 

What you can expect as part of Team elop is to feel proud of being part of our dynamic team & volunteer community, to develop confidence, have enjoyment and know your contribution really does make a difference.

We know life can be busy, but ask all group volunteers to make a 6 month minimum commitment or around 2-3 hours a week average. 

All our volunteer facilitators must positively identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/ or trans (Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies).

RAMFEL is a charity supporting vulnerable migrants to access justice and providing vital support in moments of individual crisis.

RAMFEL runs a busy client facing service seeing over 5000 clients a year. We provide legal advice, casework support, destitution support and crisis intervention.

RAMFEL is offering volunteering positions for applicants who are looking to gain work experience in the legal sector. We are committing to offer relevant training and experience that would help applicants to enter the job market and for this reason, we are looking for applicants with no/little experience in the legal sector. We particularly value applicants with lived experience.

Working under the supervision of legal advisers and specialist caseworkers, our volunteer will assist with and follow up on immigration legal work whilst gaining valuable training and experience. The volunteer will also assist clients directly with eVisa applications during drop ins.

What will you receive?

• Role specific training on eVisas and issues affecting vulnerable migrants
• Training and hands-on experience in immigration and human rights law, under the supervision of an experienced legal adviser
• Incentive and support to take IAA (Immigration Advice Authority) exam (free of charge) to qualify as an IAA advisor up to level 3
• Ongoing individual supervision and meetings
• Lunch and travel expenses (up to £10 lunch, up to £10 travel)

Where will you be working?

For the first week, you will receive online training and you will be then shadowing your supervisor in the Stratford office.

After this initial period, you will be required to attend the office in Stratford/Ilford or partners’ locations once a week. Work from home is generally not expected as part of this role.

What happens if you apply and you are shortlisted?

• We will interview applicants on 15 December
• You will be asked to complete a DBS check before starting (this is a requirement of working with vulnerable adults and children)
• You will be asked to provide a reference
• Mandatory training for the role and induction will take place on 14 and 20 January 2026

Reporting to: Immigration Advisor

Role description

1. Attending eVisa drop ins and assist clients directly with eVisa applications (we currently run the drop in on Tuesday)
2. Support clients to create and/or maintain their UKVI account
3. Keeping accurate case records on the data base
4. Working closely with the immigration advisors / caseworker and assisting them in advising clients
5. Drafting advice letter to clients (under supervision)
6. Completing forms and drafting letters to the Home Office (under supervision)
7. Preparing application bundles
8. Conducting legal research
9. Dealing with external agencies / advocating for clients with agencies who have stretched resources
10. Applying for cash grants applications when required
11. Take on other administrative tasks as identified by the supervisor

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

1. A commitment to volunteer at least one day a week for six months and reliability
2. A calm and professional manner, capable of dealing with complex information whilst under pressure
3. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
4. Excellent organisational, written and verbal skills
5. Speak in fluent English
6. Works well individually as well as within a team
7. Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines
8. Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
9. Strong interest in human rights, migration or asylum issues

For more details, please refer to the job specification document.

RAMFEL is a charity that supports vulnerable migrants to access justice and that provides vital support in moments of individual crisis.

The role offers an opportunity to join our foodbank team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable migrants. Many of our clients face difficult circumstances, unable to work or access benefits while awaiting decisions on their immigration status from the Home Office. With family ties in the UK or safety concerns in their home countries, they often find themselves in precarious situations, at risk of destitution and exploitation. Our foodbank serves as a practical means of support, providing essential assistance to those in need. We are looking for dedicated individuals to help us continue this vital work.

What will I receive?

- Lunch and travel expenses (up to £10 lunch, up to £10 travel)

- Role specific training, training on issues affecting vulnerable migrants

- Ongoing individual supervision and volunteer meetings

Where are we?

Our foodbank is based in Ilford at Cardinal Heenan Centre, 326 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QP

What happens if I apply?

• We will interview applicants on 15 December
• You will be asked to complete a DBS check before starting (this is a requirement of working with vulnerable adults and children)
• You will be asked to provide a reference
• Mandatory training for the role and induction will take place on 14 and 20 January 2026

Reporting to: Office Manager

Time Period: We ask for a minimum of a 6-month commitment during our foodbank which happens on Thursday between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm.

Role description:

1. To greet clients and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for them
2. Assist with setting up the foodbank, which involves some manual lifting and arranging supplies
3. To distribute items to individual service users
4. To keep accurate records of the needs of service users
5. To complete necessary administrative duties associated with the delivery of the foodbank service
6. Assist with tidying up and clearing the foodbank after it closes
7. Assist in providing SIM cards to clients when necessary
8. Assist in applying for destitution grants for clients who most need them.

You will be required at all times to respect:

1. RAMFEL’s confidentiality and any other relevant policy

2. Safeguarding policies

Person Specification

Requirements:

(E=Essential, D=Desirable)

1. A commitment to volunteer on Thursdays at RAMFEL’s Ilford office.
2. A commitment to RAMFEL’s aims and objectives.
3. Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with RAMFEL’s core values of teamwork, respect, integrity and fairness.
4. Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
6. Demonstrate ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, displaying flexibility and willingness to provide support where needed.
7. Keep the people we support at the heart of what you do.
8. Maintain professional boundaries.
9. Ability to volunteer in a multicultural environment.
10. Ability to undertake some manual lifting

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements mentioned in the person specification. Both your CV and cover letter should be in PDF form. Candidates who have been shortlisted will undergo interviews on 15 December 2025.

Video Editor (International Humanity Foundation)

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Video Editor for the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)! We are looking for talented and creative individuals to help us produce visually compelling content that highlights our mission to provide education to underprivileged children.

Role Requirements

As a Video Editor, you will:

Edit raw footage into polished and engaging videos.

Add graphics, animations, and subtitles to enhance video quality.

Collaborate with the podcast and media teams to create promotional materials.

Work on highlight reels and trailers to showcase IHF’s work and podcast content.

Ensure all videos align with IHF’s branding and storytelling goals.

Skills We Value

Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).

Creative storytelling through visual media.

Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Experience in graphic design or animation is a plus.

A collaborative and flexible attitude.

Benefits of Volunteering with IHF

By joining our team, you will:

Gain valuable experience in video editing and storytelling for a global nonprofit.

Build your portfolio with impactful content.

Collaborate with a diverse, creative, and passionate team.

Contribute to a cause that empowers underprivileged children through education.

Receive a certificate of recognition and appreciation for your contributions.

About IHF

The International Humanity Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on providing education to children in underserved communities. We believe in creating stories that inspire change and empower lives.

Join the Quality Control Team at the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack

for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International

Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!

Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.

- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.

- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.

- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.

- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

About Us

IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and

communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism,

and humanitarian efforts.

Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a

difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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Volunteer Role: Graphic Designer & Brand Guardian (Remote, UK)

Help MINDSET Charity Establish a Recognised Visual Identity

MINDSET Charity is a new UK organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We are building a powerful community through activities, events, and projects that bring men together and offer a non-judgemental space to learn and grow.

To achieve national recognition and trust, we need a strong, professional, and consistent visual brand. We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer who can help us elevate our image from the ground up.

The Opportunity: Define Our Look

We have an initial logo concept created using AI, but we need a professional touch to refine it, ensure it's print/web-ready, and establish the visual rules for our brand. This role can be a high-impact, one-off project or an ongoing, flexible commitment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Foundational Brand Development (Crucial One-Off Project)

• Logo Refinement: Take our AI-generated logo concept and professionally refine it (e.g., finalise vectors, colour codes, spacing, and ensure scalability).

• Brand Guidelines: Create a comprehensive, easy-to-use Brand Guide that sets the rules for all future communications. This must include:

  • Primary and secondary colour palettes (with HEX, RGB, and CMYK codes).

  • Typography guidelines (web and print fonts).

  • Logo usage (clear space, minimum size, approved variations).

  • Imagery style and tone.

Phase 2: Ongoing Design Support (If Interested)

• Digital Content: Design compelling social media assets (posts, stories, profile banners), website banners, and branded imagery.

• Print Materials: Develop professional print materials, including event roller banners, information booklets/brochures, and promotional flyers.

• Templates: Create branded templates (e.g., for presentations, emails, and simple documents) for the wider team to use.

Your Essential Skills & Tools

• Design Proficiency: Expert knowledge of design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or equivalent professional tools).

• Brand Expertise: Experience in developing or working with corporate/charity brand guidelines.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating clean, professional design work and an eye for modern, accessible aesthetics.

• Remote Ready: Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively via email/video calls.

• Mission Alignment: An understanding of and passion for the mission of supporting men's mental wellbeing is highly desirable.

Why Volunteer with MINDSET Charity?

• Build a Brand: This is a chance to put your mark on a brand from its infancy and create the visual identity that will be seen nationwide.

• Flexible Commitment: Choose whether you want to focus solely on the crucial Brand Guide project or join us for ongoing, flexible support that fits your schedule.

• Purpose: Use your creative skills to directly impact a charity dedicated to addressing a vital social issue.

If you are ready to design the look of our national movement, we want to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send a brief email outlining your interest, your commitment preference (one-off or ongoing), and a link to your online portfolio.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement

Are you a HR professional? Could you give an hour a week to tackle pregnancy and maternity discrimination? Then we need you!

We’re not going to sugar-coat it, things aren’t great for working parents and pregnant women. It can feel frustrating and a bit depressing at times, but by being part of the Pregnant Then Screwed volunteer team, you get to turn that frustration into something positive. In the last year the fantastic volunteers on our Advice Line have spoken to over 5000 women and parents, collectively providing around 40 hours of free support and advice every week. Hundreds of women and parents call our Advice Line every day, but with a small team of volunteers we are only able to answer a fraction of those calls—this is where you come in.

We are looking for brilliant HR professionals who want to help Pregnant Then Screwed tackle the Motherhood Penalty by becoming a Volunteer HR Advisor.

Our Volunteer Advisors give around 1-2 hours a week of their time to the Advice Line. They use their HR knowledge to offer a kind, empathetic support and advice to help people to identify and challenge pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace.

About the role

Role Title: Volunteer HR Advisor 
Location: Home-based (UK)
Reporting To: Head of Support Services

Time Commitment

The Advice Line is open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, with various available shifts during those times. We ask volunteers to give 1-2 hours per week on the Advice Line for a minimum of three months. 

Alternative time commitments can be considered and discussed as part of your application, so please do include any information that might be useful in your application form.

Main Role Purpose

The Advice Line HR Advisors play a vital role in providing support and guidance to working parents facing unfair treatment or discrimination in the workplace via our advice line. Volunteers will offer advice, listen empathetically, and provide information about employee rights and available resources. This role is critical in empowering parents to make informed decisions and navigate workplace challenges effectively.

Essential requirements

• Minimum CIPD level 5 Diploma in People Management with one professional reference.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and policies related to pregnancy, maternity leave, and discrimination.
• Access to a mobile phone/laptop/tablet to receive calls. You will not be charged for calls and your number will not be shared.
• Access to a reliable and secure WIFI connection. Public WIFI is not suitable for this role.
• Excellent active and empathetic listening skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• A kind and welcoming telephone manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable using online communication tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls to the PTS Advice Line from individuals seeking support and advice.
• Listen actively, empathise, and provide HR advice and guidance to support callers with their enquiries.
• Signpost to further information and other support organisations if necessary.
• Make referrals to our legal partner if required.
• Record all details of the call on our CRM system.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions, adhering to all Pregnant Then Screwed guidelines and policies.

What you can expect from PTS

• The opportunity to use your skill set to tackle the Motherhood Penalty and make a meaningful impact.
• An onboarding and induction period which can be completed at your own pace.
• Support from the PTS staff team and volunteer network.
• Access to our Volunteer Training Hub.
• Opportunities to help us further develop and shape our Support Services.

Volunteer Role: Trusts and Foundations

We were set up to transform the former Edward Hain hospital, in St Ives, Cornwall, into a community centre for health and wellbeing. The hospital was founded in 1920, with funds from the Cornish Hain Steamship Company. When it closed n 2021, our community, led by the hospital’s League of Friends, came together to save the building for the town. Now it brings together much needed health and wellbeing services, along with social, community and welfare support, all under one roof.

About the role

We are looking for volunteers to help us raise funds from Trusts and Foundations. Grants, such the one we secured from National Lottery, already help keep us open all year. Although previous experience in grant writing would be welcomed, it is absolutely not required. More important are your enthusiasm and desire to help local people. ideally, you will be able to volunteer at least one or two days a month on a regular basis and preferably have access to a computer.

What’s involved?

· Drafting and submitting funding applications with help and support from our team.

· Working with other volunteers and staff to identify new funding opportunities.

· Researching grant-making bodies, trusts, and foundations that can fund the Centre.

The role will suit you if you

· Are comfortable with a computer.

· Have good written communication skills.

· Want to help local residents thrive.

· Can pay attention to detail and follow funder guidelines.

We will support you with

· An induction to volunteering for Edward Hain

· Training and briefings on how trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Coaching on how to draft and submit applications, supported with tools and templates.

• Occasional meetings at the Centre with other volunteers and staff.

We are looking for up to five regular volunteers. There is also an opportunity for significant coaching and development for those interested in pursuing jobs in this field in the longer term and wanting to use this role to develop the necessary skills. For more information contact:

Claire Jefferies Community Hub Officer

Join the Mindful Strides volunteering team! 

Are you passionate about being part of a community where people connect through movement, nature, and wellness? At Mindful Strides host walks, hikes, and events where people can move their bodies, meet others, and feel at ease just as they are!

Mindful Strides is growing, and we’d love to welcome volunteers who care about connection, wellbeing, and community. Whether you’ve got plenty of time or just a little to offer, there’s a space for you here. You can get involved in a way that feels right for you, based on your interests, and what you’re able to give.

A bit about us:
Mindful Strides is here to make movement feel joyful, community feel safe, and the outdoors feel open to everyone. We host regular walks, mindful movement events, and inclusive gatherings where people can connect, exhale, and be themselves.

Role purpose:
To support the Founder in managing day-to-day admin, communications, and coordination tasks that keep Mindful Strides running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admin & Scheduling

   • Manage your calendar and help schedule meetings, events, and calls

   • Send reminders and keep track of deadlines

   • Organise digital files and notes (Google Drive, Notion, etc.)

2. Communications

   • Help with email management (draft replies, organise inbox)

   • Respond to general community or partner enquiries

   • Draft simple messages or posts for Instagram or newsletters

3. Event Support

   • Assist with planning logistics for events, classes, or collaborations

   • Coordinate volunteers or vendors

   • Help gather photos, quotes, and feedback after events

4. Research & Opportunities

   • Research grants, partnerships, and wellness-related opportunities

   • Support with applications or proposals (drafts, deadlines)

5. Community Support

   • Help manage sign-ups, RSVPs, and communications for the community

   • Support in creating welcoming experiences for new members

Ideal Volunteer

• Passionate about wellness, community, and movement

• Organised and proactive

• Good communicator (comfortable writing emails or posts)

• Familiar with Google Workspace, Canva, or Instagram

Supporting Trustees through the recruitment of central charity virtual roles including Trustees and Officer roles through creating and managing role adverts, reviewing applicants,conducting interviews and supporting onboarding.