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Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference, meet new people and get involved in your local community. 

Not sure how to start volunteering? The LSE Volunteer Centre is here to inspire and empower you to volunteer for causes that you are passionate about!

To get started:  

The Volunteer Centre holds an annual Volunteering Fair in October, and also has a variety of events going on throughout the year that you can get involved in, designed to fit your schedule.  

Email them at volunteer@lse.ac.uk if you have any questions about getting involved in volunteering. 

The feed below is the most recently added volunteering opportunities from LSE Volunteer Centre. You can check out the whole range of volunteering opportunities by logging onto CareerHub and search “volunteering opportunities".  

  • London Marathon Volunteer - April 26th
    Employer: Mencap
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London Lambeth, England United Kingdom
    Volunteer with us at the 2026 London Marathon! You will help cheer on our runners and guide them to our post race reception - making the day a success and helping people with a learning disability across England, Wales and Northern Ireland whilst having fun too! Why not join us?
  • Charity Quiz Night Event Support Volunteer - April 9th
    Employer: Mencap
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London Lambeth, England United Kingdom
    Volunteer with us to help host an amazing fundraising event! You will help the team with running the event and making it a success, welcoming people in, serving drinks, selling raffle tickets, and helping set up and take down at the end of the event.
  • London Landmarks Half Marathon Volunteer - April 12th
    Employer: Mencap
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    You'll be part of our cheering squad at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April! Mencap have lots of runners raising money for Mencap's work supporting people with a learning disability. As part of our cheer squad, you'll give them that extra support to cross the finish line.
  • Hackney Half Mencap Cheer Squad Volunteer - May 17
    Employer: Mencap
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    We are on the lookout for passionate volunteers to join us at the Hackney Half on May 17th. As a volunteer on the day you’ll be part of an amazing atmosphere and will support Mencap to make change through supporting our fundraisers engaging with your local community.
  • Champion Homework Club Volunteer
    Employer: Solidarity Sports
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London Greater London, England United Kingdom
    We are a charity that harnesses the transformative power of play and exercise to help vulnerable children recover from complex trauma. Our goal is to nurture the confidence of every child we work with and develop valuable life skills to help them reach their full potential. 
  • Warehouse assistant
    Employer: The Felix Project
    Application closing date: 7 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Enfield, Park Royal, Poplar, Deptford Greater London United Kingdom
    The Felix Project is a food distribution charity working on provided resources and tackling London's issues on poverty. Now more than ever, they need you! Do you enjoy meeting new people, and have a couple of hours spare to help tackle food waste and reduce food poverty in London? Then why not come and volunteer in our warehouse.
  • Farsi Speaking English Tutor Volunteer - Female Only (Hackney )
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 11 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Hackney London, England United Kingdom
    Are you a fluent Farsi speaker with a passion for helping others? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist women in improving their English language skills. Improving someone’s understanding and spoken English language.
  • Romanian Speaking English Tutor Volunteer - Female Only (Brent)
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 11 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Brent, London London, England United Kingdom
    Are you a fluent Romanian speaker with a passion for helping others? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist women in improving their English language skills. Improving someone’s understanding and spoken English language.
  • Ballet Tutor Volunteer- Female Only (Ealing)
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 11 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Ealing London, England United Kingdom
    Do you have a passion for ballet and want to make a difference? We’re looking for a volunteer to support a beginner on a one-to-one basis. This role may involve a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions!
  • Recruitment Assistants Volunteering department
    Employer: Fight for Sight - Charity
    Application closing date: 12 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Aldgate, London London, England United Kingdom
    The Volunteer Recruitment Assistant supports the charity’s mission by helping attract and engage volunteers for fundraising, events, and awareness activities. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone organized and proactive to gain hands-on experience in volunteer management and HR functions.

 

We are committed to providing transformational opportunities beyond the classroom in line with LSE's Student Futures programme. This activity contributes to 'Engaging with Civic Issues'.

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