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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".  

  • Befriender (Volunteer)
    Employer: Age UK Lambeth
    Application closing date: 25 Nov 2025
    Location: Lambeth, London London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for dedicated volunteers who can support older people who are at risk of social isolation, offering support and companionship. You can have a chat over a cup of tea, go out for a coffee, or a walk, it’s up to you!
  • Front Desk Support (Volunteer)
    Employer: Age UK Lambeth
    Application closing date: 25 Nov 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    Our office is open to older Lambeth residents between 10am-3pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Older people come to receive basic information or signposting to Age UK and Lambeth services. Our volunteers help to support the front desk, following clear guides and pathways.
  • Community Sustainability Consultant
    Employer: The Peoples Hub - Society
    Application closing date: 25 Nov 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    The Sustainable Futures Initiative is a research-focused volunteer role. Students will develop workable solutions for a local circular economy, producing a research paper and community impact report for publication.
  • Event Support Microvolunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 25 Nov 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    We need your support to ensure our fundraising and other events are engaging and successful. This is an ad hoc micro volunteering role that may also require your physical presence at
    events, indoors or outdoors.
  • Summer Camp Counselor in USA
    Employer: Camp America
    Application closing date: 26 Nov 2025
    Location: New York United States of America
    Trade the ordinary for adventure! Work, live and inspire the next generation at an American summer camp. 9-12 weeks PACKED with growth, laughter, and stories to tell forever!
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    Employer: William Morris Society
    Application closing date: 26 Nov 2025
    Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, London London, England United Kingdom
    The William Morris Society aims to perpetuate the memory of one of the greatest men of the Victorian age. The life, work, and ideas of William Morris are as important today as they were in his lifetime.
  • Piano Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 27 Nov 2025
    Location: Brent London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for volunteers who play the piano to facilitate regular music group sessions for our clients. You will be volunteering at a care home and therefore engaging with older clients. The service has bought a piano and as a regular volunteer you will be building rapport by playing music and having a sing along, discussing with residents their favourite music and what memories they associate with it.
  • Our Cup of Tea Volunteer
    Employer: Sant'Egidio
    Application closing date: 27 Nov 2025
    Location: London Greater London United Kingdom
    Our Cup of Tea!
    Monthly opportunity: one Saturday per month
  • Youth Entrepreneur Pop-Up Market Volunteer
    Employer: Ultra Education C.I.C - Community Interest
    Application closing date: 28 Nov 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    Volunteer at the Youth Entrepreneur Winter Pop-Up Market in Brixton on 29 November 2025. Support young talent, greet guests, and help run a lively, uplifting community event celebrating innovation and Windrush heritage.
  • Steering Group Member
    Employer: Restorative Justice for All Institute
    Application closing date: 30 Nov 2025
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for Steering Group members who can commit to attend quarterly meetings and contribute a minimum of an hour per month for the project. Members are invited to contribute their time, talents, and networks to the project. Membership is non-transferrable.

 

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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