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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".  

  • Macmillan Volunteer - Hackney Half Marathon 2025
    Application closing date: 16 May 2025
    Location: London Greater London, England United Kingdom
    Join us at the Hackney Half Marathon on the 18th May 2025 to make some noise for our Macmillan runners who are raising fantastic amounts for people living with cancer.
  • A-Level Economics Tutor for a Young Person with Serious Illness
    Application closing date: 17 May 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable A-Level Economics tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
  • Volunteer Tutor (Maths or English)
    Employer: Action Tutoring
    Application closing date: 17 May 2025
    Location: London United Kingdom
    Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.
  • Assistant/Researcher
    Employer: TMP Public CIC
    Application closing date: 19 May 2025
    Location: South Africa
    TMP Public is a small international non-profit that solves complex social, environmental and
    security problems. We are looking for a responsible, organized, and motivated person to be an
    Assistant/Researcher, supporting the work of our Analysts.
  • Dementia Services Music Volunteer
    Employer: Age UK Camden
    Application closing date: 20 May 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    If you play an instrument and would be interested in sharing the gift of music with others, we are looking for volunteers.
  • Telephone Befriending (Volunteer)
    Employer: Age UK Camden
    Application closing date: 20 May 2025
    Location: London Greater London United Kingdom
    Many older people in Camden experience social isolation and loneliness. Our Telefriends volunteers offer older people companionship and company over the phone.
  • Charity Boutique Assistant (Volunteer)
    Employer: Age UK Camden
    Application closing date: 20 May 2025
    Location: London England United Kingdom
    The Volunteer role involves providing support to the shop staff to raise funds for Age UK Camden by providing a positive customer service experience and helping maintain a clean and welcoming environment for everyone.
  • Day Centre Volunteer
    Employer: Age UK Camden
    Application closing date: 20 May 2025
    Location: London Greater London United Kingdom
    Be part of our Hampstead Centre Hub team, supporting stimulation, fun and engagement for older people. The Hub offers daily activities, emotional support, conversation, nutritious hot meals, and a sense of community to some of the most vulnerable older people in the local community.
  • Climate Ambassador
    Application closing date: 23 May 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Young Climate Warriors is looking for Student Climate Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of Climate Warriors to take empowered and positive action for the future of the planet! Join our team today and start making a difference!
  • Gardening Group Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 23 May 2025
    Location: London United Kingdom
    As a Gardening Group Volunteer you will encouraging clients to stay engaged with gardening activities and
    maximise the benefits of being outdoors whilst helping in the upkeeping of their garden

 

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'.