Volunteering opportunities

Make a difference in your spare time

Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference, meet new people and get involved in your local community. Below are the most recently added volunteering opportunities from LSE Volunteer Centre. 

Not sure how to start volunteering? Speak to the LSE Volunteer Centre who are there to find you an opportunity for whatever cause you're passionate about. They offer 1-1 appointments, run volunteering fairs and organise one-off events if you don’t have much time to spare. 

Get started and help make a difference! 

Current volunteering opportunities

  • Weekend Club Autism Support Volunteer
    Employer: Kith and Kids
    Application closing date: 19 Oct 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Join us on our Weekend Clubs and get to know our friendly service users as you all take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports and games, arts and crafts, drama and enjoying a day out in London.
    Timings: 10.00am to 1.30pm and/or 1:30pm to 6.00pm, Sat monthly in North London.
  • Kith & Kids Charity Shop Autism Support Volunteer
    Employer: Kith and Kids
    Application closing date: 19 Oct 2025
    Location: Enfield London Boro, England United Kingdom
    Join us at our boutique charity shop and support our friendly service users as they build their work experience and social skills. You’ll be supporting our members with all aspects of working in a shop for them to build well rounded skills within the workplace.
  • Autism Xmas Project Volunteer 2025
    Employer: Kith and Kids
    Application closing date: 19 Oct 2025
    Location: London Greater London, England United Kingdom
    Sat 27th – Wed 31st December, in north London.

    Join us on our Xmas Project and get to know our friendly service users as you all take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports and games, arts and crafts, drama, cooking and enjoying a day out in London.
  • Volunteer Mentor on Autism Employability Project
    Employer: Kith and Kids
    Application closing date: 19 Oct 2025
    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.
  • Charity Sector Career Accelerator Internship
    Application closing date: 20 Oct 2025
    Location: Buleleng Bali Indonesia
    This internship takes the form of a workshop-style programme, focused on developing skills and insights into careers within the charity sector. Interns will get hands-on experience in active projects related to digital marketing, event management and impact reporting.
  • Involvement and Engagement Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 20 Oct 2025
    Location: Brighton East Sussex, England United Kingdom
    As an Involvement and Engagement Volunteer, you will be ensuring our clients are actively and meaningfully involved in their local service. Involving
    clients not only makes our services better and more sustainable but also
    helps the individuals develop new skills and gain confidence.
  • Gardening Group Volunteer
    Employer: St Mungos
    Application closing date: 21 Oct 2025
    Location: Islington, Hounslow, London, Camden London Boro, Brent, London London, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for volunteers to facilitate regular gardening sessions for our clients, guided by St Mungo’s values. This will be a great opportunity to share your talent for and interest in gardening. We’re seeking someone who is open to helping clients learn at their own pace.
  • Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer
    Application closing date: 22 Oct 2025
    Location: East London Greater London United Kingdom
    Could you be a Compassionate Neighbour?
    Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness.
  • Language Centre Volunteer Scheme
    Application closing date: 24 Oct 2025
    Location: LSE Language Centre, London Greater London United Kingdom
    Get involved in the LSE Language Community!

    Are you interested in meeting new people while gaining experience in leading discussion groups or 1-2-1 sessions? Volunteer to help other students become fluent in your language and know more about your culture.
  • Reforestation & Ecosystem Restoration Volunteer
    Employer: EcoSwell
    Application closing date: 24 Oct 2025
    Location: Lobitos District Piura Peru
    Volunteer Internship