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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".  

  • Comms Assistant (Volunteer)
    Application closing date: 14 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London, London Greater London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for a committed team player, keen to support our work online and our publications. Ideal for a university graduate or person wants to gain experience in writing, communications and human rights. We are looking for a minimum commitment of 2 days+ a week for 3-6 months.
  • Retail Volunteer Hampton Hill
    Application closing date: 14 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Join our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. Help in-store by serving customers, processing donations, and keeping our shop vibrant.
  • Retail volunteer West Norwood
    Application closing date: 14 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Make a Difference ,Volunteer with Fight for Sight!
    Join our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. Help in-store by serving customers, processing donations, and keeping our shop vibrant.
  • Retail volunteer Kensal Rise
    Application closing date: 14 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Make a Difference , volunteer with Fight for Sight!
    Join our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. Help in-store by serving customers, processing donations, and keeping our shop vibrant.
  • Retail volunteer East Dulwich
    Application closing date: 14 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Make a Difference, volunteer with Fight for Sight!
    Join our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. Help in-store by serving customers, processing donations, and keeping our shop vibrant.
  • Volunteer Online Tutor
    Application closing date: 15 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Make education fairer, 1 hour at a time. Support a disadvantaged GCSE or A-Level student with weekly online tutoring, boosting their confidence and inspiring a passion for learning.
  • Partnerships and Activation Co-ordinator (18-25s)
    Employer: GoodGym
    Application closing date: 15 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    GoodGym is a community where running, fitness and doing good come together. We strengthen neighbourhoods and create real social connection
  • The Burton at Bideford Trustee
    Application closing date: 16 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    The Burton is at a pivotal and exciting moment in our development. With new leadership, big ambitions, and our 75th anniversary in 2026, we’re looking to strengthen our Board as we shape the next chapter of our story.
  • Judge - School Final
    Employer: First Give
    Application closing date: 17 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    One-off volunteering opportunity: 2-hour weekday commitment to be a School Judge at a First Give Final
  • Volunteer Mentor on Autism Employability Project
    Employer: Kith and Kids
    Application closing date: 18 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: North London Greater London United Kingdom
    Support and mentor young adults with autism and/or mild learning disabilities to develop employment/life skills on our fun daytime project in North London.

 

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'.