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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".  

  • Tigrinya Speaking Befriender Volunteer - Female Only (Hounslow)
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 13 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Hounslow United Kingdom
    Do you speak Tigrinya and are looking to give back to the local community? By joining our team of befrienders, you will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in the community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing.
  • Farsi Speaking Befriender Volunteer - Female only (Penge)
    Employer: Hestia
    Application closing date: 13 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Penge, London London, England United Kingdom
    Do you speak Farsi and are looking to give back to the local community? By joining our team of befrienders, you will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in the community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing.
  • Multilingual Market Research Telephone Interviewer – American English, Australian English and more!
    Employer: Ipsos
    Application closing date: 13 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Islington, London, Edinburgh London, England United Kingdom
    We’re hiring Multilingual Market Research Telephone Interviewers! - American English, Australian English and more!
    Ipsos is expanding its international team and we’re looking for talented speakers of any additional languages to support exciting global research projects.
  • Graduate Sales Support Analyst
    Employer: Odin
    Application closing date: 14 Mar 2026
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    Odin builds infrastructure for private markets, making it easier for anyone to raise and deploy capital. The Graduate Sales Support Analyst role suits organised graduates who support outbound sales, manage data, and drive growth with clear impact.
  • KS3 Maths Tutor for a Young Person with Serious Illness
    Application closing date: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable Key Stage 3 Maths tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
  • KS3 Science Tutor for a Young Person with Serious Illness
    Application closing date: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable Key Stage 3 Science tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
  • KS3 English Tutor for a Young Person with Serious Illness
    Application closing date: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable Key Stage 3 English tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
  • Business Development & Alternative Funding (Volunteer)
    Application closing date: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are seeking a Volunteer Business Development Lead to help us re-imagine our organisational and funding model during a critical rebuilding phase.

  • JTFL - Occasional Research Assistant (ORA)
    Application closing date: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    The Grantham Research Institute (GRI) on Climate Change and the Environment is looking for a temporary, hourly-paid ORA to begin employment as soon as possible. The ORA will work in the Just Transition Finance Lab on research projects focused on just transition issues within the banking sector.
  • Watershed Conservation Volunteer - Costa Rica
    Application closing date: 16 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Junquillal Guanacaste Costa Rica
    Get hands-on in Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest, supporting plant nurseries, conservation signage, and environmental restoration in the Guanacaste watershed. This project combines outdoor conservation work with coastal living, offering a rewarding mix of nature, learning, and laid-back beach life.

 

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'.