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Events Volunteers needed! Join our lovely community
Please read the description carefully.
THIS IS A VOLUNTEERING ROLE
Home-Start Camden & Islington (HSC&I) offers free, confidential support and practical help to parents of children under five living in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington.
Home-Start Camden & Islington is looking for friendly, local volunteers to help out at our various exciting community events!
We host all kinds of activities aimed at building confidence and helping build a community for example:
Walk & Talks
Foundling Art Course
Zoo Trips
Coffee Mornings
Museum visits
Park Days
Foodbanks
Every event is a chance to connect, support, and have a great time with local families.
We’re looking for a pool of volunteers.
We’re looking for people who can commit some dedicated time. Our events usually run in the mornings or afternoons so you would be needed from around 10am-1pm or 12pm-3pm. But we are looking for people who can commit to as much time as they can.
If you aren’t able to commit but are keen to help out with the events above, please also get in touch and we can discuss availability and options!
We will carry out a DBS check.
Experience with families and children is required.
And we will also require references.
Volunteer Role Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
Open and welcoming to parents
Parenting and Childcaring experience
Ability to empathise with others
Awareness & sensitivity to different lifestyles
Reliability & Commitment
Sufficient English to participate in activities
Weekday availability (these events are always held in Camden and Islington but in different locations in the borough).
What you’ll be doing
Helping set up the room: tea and coffee table and play area for children
Playing with children
Offering parents a drink
Welcoming and chatting with parents
If the event is out and about, you may be carrying some picnic items and toys (we have a trolley!)
Helping parents with directions to arrive at the destination
Games and activities
What is in it for you?
Increase your self-confidence
Help families in need and become more involved in your community
Opportunities to meet new people
References provided after one year
Ongoing training and support throughout this journey
Good experience on your CV for future jobs
If you are interested in this role, please send us a short letter about your experiences and why you’d like to be a part of Home-Start Camden & Islington. We would love to consider you for this role!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our team!
If you are interested in this role, please send us a short letter about your experiences and why you’d like to be a part of Home-Start Camden & Islington.
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What will you be doing?
Candela is a volunteer-run nonprofit. We're growing our funding base in 2026, and this role is about making that happen. Working alongside our directors, you will have the opportunity to:
Sponsorship and funding:
Partnerships and relationships:
Note: As we're a small team, you'll have real ownership over this area. You can shape the approach based on your own experience and networks.
What are we looking for?
Nice to have: a background in energy, renewables, or sustainability, but this isn't essential. What matters most is your ability to build relationships and secure support.
What difference will you make?
By leading on this, you'll be directly contributing to our goals to:
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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
Prospective volunteers will be expected to undertake the full training package for Community First Aider, enabling them to support event healthcare delivery in our Community. This role carries a minimum commitment of 80 hours per year. Volunteers are encouraged to keep their skills current by attending regular network training sessions, which take place weekly on Wednesday evenings.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) - Date time and location to be advised
Training for role - Date time and location to be advised
Closing date for these opportunities is: 01/05/2026
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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We are recruiting for a volunteer who would like to play a role in helping others to express themselves through writing. Would you like to support others to use their imagination to portray a message?
Creative writing is a great way to express yourself using your own creativity and imagination through story telling or poetry. It is an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and put it down on paper. Creative writing has been shown to improve emotional and mental well-being. Through creative writing, we can gain insight into our emotions, develop self-expression and communication skills, cultivate empathy and understanding of others, boost our imagination and creativity.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Our Volunteer Community Pet Speakers play a vital role in educating and inspiring communities by sharing important pet care messaging with diverse audiences, tailoring their approach to their own strengths and interests.
By supporting the Community Programmes team, you will help inform and educate pet owners in key areas through workshops, community events, and outreach activities.
What will I be doing:
Important things to note:
To keep everyone safe and ensure the best support for pet owners, we ask our Community Pet Speakers to follow these guidelines:
A full induction will be provided for this role which will need to be completed prior to commencing volunteering. If driving to schools/appointments you will be expected to comply with driving licence checks and the Charity’s Driver and Vehicle policy.
Will my expenses be paid?
If a volunteer had business insurance on their personal vehicle, we can cover fuel costs.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply now.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



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Join Canine Partners as a Speaker Volunteer! You’ll deliver fun and inspiring talks to local groups, schools, and clubs, sharing the incredible impact of our assistance dogs and the lives they change. This role offers flexibility, is deeply rewarding and perfect for confident communicators. We provide all the training, support, and materials you need to make a meaningful impact in your community.
About the opportunity
This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.
There is no minimum commitment for this role. Times can vary, and you can choose which talks you attend. Talks primarily take place during the week, with some evenings. The length of each talk will vary depending on the group’s requirements.
You will be provided with speaker training before beginning this role. Talk requests are handled by the Canine Partners fundraising team; however, we would encourage you to secure your own talks within your local area.
What’s involved
Role requirements
Support and Training
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.



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Welcome & Reception Volunteer [London]
Do you want to help people experiencing the housing emergency?
Information about the role
You’ll be an essential part of the team, welcoming clients and visitors to the hub. You’ll be providing information and key admin support that enables people to get the help they need with their housing. As well as gathering feedback from clients on their experience of our service.
Location: London Hub, 88 Old Street, London
Suggested contribution: One day per week (can be flexible around your commitments)
Availability: Volunteering will take place at a time that suits you, within Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Deadline to apply: If you are interested, please apply at your earliest opportunity as this role will close once a sufficient number of applications is received. We are aiming to respond to all applicants on Monday 20th April
The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.
Main activities may include:
Covering reception duties and being the first point of contact for the hub.
Booking in clients for appointments with our advisors.
Responding to general enquiries both in person and over the phone.
Triaging clients both in person and over the phone
Signposting people to other appropriate services.
General administrative tasks (such as photocopying, scanning, data entry, filing)
Phoning clients around 8-10 weeks after they accessed our services.
Asking clients set questions to gather information on their experiences with Shelter and the difference it has made to them.
Recording the phone calls and the responses given onto our client database (CRM).
This role fights the housing emergency by enabling people who are struggling with housing or homelessness to get the advice and support they need.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Your skills and experience
There are no specific skills or experience you need to have for this role though we do welcome the following skills
Understanding of the housing system
Speak more than one language we particularly welcome speakers of Arabic, Bengali, French, Urdu. But any additional language can be useful please specify on your application form if you speak more than one language and which language you speak.
Supporting you
You will be provided with an induction into your role, access to relevant learning and a copy of our volunteer handbook.
The role, including learning and communications, are flexible, so can be tailored so they best suit your needs and preferences.
You will be able to claim reasonable volunteering expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy. Where financial circumstances would be a barrier to volunteering, we may be able to offer these funds in advance.
You will be able to access our volunteer support package, including our colleague assistance programme and Shelter’s network of mental health first aiders.
Next steps
You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us to see what options are available.
We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and complete a basic level Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information.
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Be the Spark in Someone’s Month
Do you love a good chat, enjoy meeting new people, and want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Come and be part of something special!
We’re looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help at our monthly social group meetings. These gatherings are a lifeline for many of our members living with combined sight and hearing loss — offering connection, laughter, and a safe space to make new friends.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Group Volunteer, you’ll be the welcoming face that makes our members feel at home. Your role might include:
Greeting members with a warm smile
Helping with lunch and refreshments
Spending time chatting and socialising
Supporting members with mobility or guiding, if needed
Our Newham group meets every fourth Thurday of the month from 1pm to 3pm — just two hours to brighten someone’s day!
Got a Talent? Share It!
Whether you’re a quiz master, a crafty creator, a musical marvel, or have a few magic tricks up your sleeve — we’d love to see what you can bring! Your unique skills could add that extra sparkle to our sessions.
What You’ll Get
Full training and 1:1 support
Opportunities to learn and grow in your role
The joy of knowing you’ve made a real difference
All you need is a friendly, welcoming manner and a willingness to help. We’ll take care of the rest.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
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Role summary
To participate as a member of the Maintenance Team covering general maintenance, domestic and health and safety duties. A good level of fitness is required for this role.
Main duties of the role
• To undertake simple maintenance tasks such as painting, PPM (planned preventative maintenance), erecting shelving, etc
• To undertake tasks such as sweeping external areas, jet washing of car park, removal of weeds, Hedge trimming,
• To assist the maintenance team with the delivery of goods to other hospice sites
• To assist the maintenance team with the setting up and down of rooms for meetings, ensuring all furniture and equipment requested is supplied
• To report any maintenance, security or health and safety issues to the maintenance team
• To always wear personal protective equipment required for any task
• To liaise with contractors and suppliers as required
• To respect at all times the confidentiality of information
• To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers
• To conduct any other maintenance duties as requested by the Estates & Facilities team
Experience & qualifications required
• Experience of working in a maintenance or caretaking capacity is desirable
• Knowledge or skills acquired through a hobby relevant and transferable to the role
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About Youth Advantage UK
Youth Advantage UK is a growing organisation working to improve outcomes for young people across England and Wales. Our England & Wales Local Operations Department leads local policy and research projects across counties, regions, cities and towns — identifying local challenges and developing evidence‑based recommendations that support young people to thrive.
As a young organisation, we are still building our systems and ways of working. This is a great opportunity to help shape a department at an early stage and contribute to meaningful, place‑based change.
Please note: This is a voluntary and unpaid role, with no financial compensation or future paid opportunities attached. We encourage you to apply if you have relevant/transferable skills for this role. YAUK is currently an unregistered charity, working towards gaining the registered status.
About the Role
We are seeking a Deputy Head of Department to support the leadership and smooth running of the England & Wales Local Operations team. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you will provide additional leadership capacity, help coordinate multiple local research projects, and step in to lead the department when required.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong research or policy background who enjoys working in evolving environments and wants to use their skills to make a positive impact for young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Operations with day‑to‑day departmental coordination.
- Provide leadership cover when needed, including taking on delegated workstreams.
- Lead or oversee local policy and research projects across England and Wales.
- Ensure research is rigorous, ethical and relevant to local contexts.
- Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Help develop emerging systems, processes and ways of working.
- Build positive relationships with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners.
About You
You will have:
- Experience in research, evaluation or policy analysis.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Confidence working in ambiguity and helping build structure where needed.
- Experience volunteering and/or managing volunteers in a charity or community setting.
- A collaborative, supportive approach to leadership.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
Why Volunteer With Us
- Shape a new department at a formative stage.
- Use your research expertise to support real, local impact.
- Gain leadership experience in a supportive environment.
- Flexible hours that fit around your existing commitments.
- Join a mission‑driven team passionate about youth opportunity.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about evidence‑based change and want to help shape a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Join Youth Advantage UK as we build our Local Operations Department and create better opportunities for young people across England and Wales.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Skipton
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop will be open Monday - Sunday (times tbc)
Location: Shelter, 91 Caroline Square, Skipton, BD23 1DA
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager / Assistant Manager
Why volunteer with Shelter?
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
What can I do?
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal chat to find the right role for you. Some roles involve a basic criminal record check being completed during recruitment. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us, but it may impact the ways you can get involved.
Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role
Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop, or contact us at Shelter Volunteering
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Stepping Stones Learning and Leisure is a small, friendly charity based in Southwark, providing inclusive activities for adults with learning disabilities. We believe everyone should have the chance to express themselves, connect with others, and take part in activities that bring joy, confidence, and new skills.
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Social Club Volunteer to support our weekly Thursday sessions (10.30-12.30). We are based at St Faith’s Centre, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JQ (close to North Dulwich and Herne Hill stations) however this role requires the ability to travel to other locations in the borough of Southwark. Next term we will be visiting a local inclusive cycling organisation at Herne Hill Velodrome and we are looking for people who would be willing to participate alongside our learners.
About The Role
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with others. In Social Club you’ll support our tutor in encouraging learners to participate in a variety of fun activities which aim to nurture the supportive relationships between our learners and enhance their wellbeing, joy and sense of belonging.
As a Social Club Volunteer at Stepping Stones, you will:
What You’ll Gain
Volunteering with us is a chance to:
What We’re Looking For
At Stepping Stones we value:
Prior to volunteering, we ask all volunteers to:
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and respond to the following questions (these will come up when you hit 'Apply Now')
Empowering adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, connected lives through opportunities shaped by their ideas and aspirations.



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Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.
Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As an Administration Volunteer you’ll play an essential role in your local group.
You’ll act as the first point of contact for the group and circulate information to other volunteers and members. You’ll ensure that data and details are kept up to date, to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills.
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
Our publicity team leaders have the important role of supporting a wider team of publicity volunteers. As a team our publicity volunteers collectively keep members of the public informed of the vital and varied ways we help our cats in need. Raising awareness is crucial to us being able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. A higher profile can help raise funds, raise awareness of adopting a cat, promote neutering and encourage as many people as possible to learn about feline welfare.
You can expect us to
What we need from you
You’ll be:
Time expectation
Our publicity team leaders usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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