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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".  

  • St Mungo's - Housing First Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungo's Broadway
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Reading West Berkshire, England United Kingdom
    As a Housing First volunteer you will work alongside staff to help clients maintain their tenancies and integrate into the community. You will gain experience of supporting vulnerable adults and will build trust and rapport with clients to empower them to achieve their personal recovery goals.
  • Rounds of Friendship Volunteer
    Employer: Sant'Egidio
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: Mayfair, London London, England United Kingdom
    Are you tired to see homeless freezing in the streets of London?
    Us too! Join us as we bring a little smile to them, sandwich bags and some clothes and drinks.
  • Fundraising Volunteer (Bucket Collection - Canary Wharf - 11th December)
    Employer: Mencap
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for people who can be the face of Mencap by inspiring your community to get involved with fundraising for us. Do you have a few hours spare to raise vital funds for people with a learning disability?
  • Non-Executive Director
    Employer: Restorative Justice for All Institute
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    We are seeking a passionate Non-Executive Director to join our Board and help steer the strategic leadership of RJ4All.
  • Non-Executive Director - Treasurer
    Employer: Restorative Justice for All Institute
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    This is a strategic Non-Executive Director position serving as Treasurer and officer of the Board. You will provide financial oversight and governance expertise to support RJ4All’s mission across UK and Cyprus operations.
  • Occasional Research Assistant (GRI)
    Employer: Grantham Research Institute
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI) is looking for a temporary, hourly-paid postgraduate research assistant (ORA) to begin working from January 2026 for up to 20 hours a week.
  • Occasional Research Assistant (IDAlert)
    Employer: Grantham Research Institute
    Application closing date: 5 Dec 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI) is looking for a temporary, hourly-paid postgraduate or PhD-level research assistant (ORA) to begin working from January 2026 for up to 20 hours a week.
  • St Mungo's - Music Group Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 6 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Haringey, London London, England United Kingdom
    Are you musical? St Mungo's are looking for a volunteer to facilitate music sessions with groups of clients in an inclusive and empowering way.
  • African Drumming Group Facilitator Volunteer (Lewisham)
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 7 Dec 2025
    Location: Lewisham London, England United Kingdom
    We are recruiting for a volunteer to facilitate African Drumming group sessions and promote cultural diversity, tolerance, and appreciation for different artistic expressions.
  • Wardrobe Volunteer
    Employer: Smart Works
    Application closing date: 7 Dec 2025
    Location: London, London, London Greater London, England United Kingdom
    Looking to utilise your fashion experience and build your product management skills? Want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of unemployed women in your community? Come and volunteer at Smart Works!

 

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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