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International Aid Volunteering in London

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Princess Alice Hospice

Community Support

Shop Volunteer in Hounslow

We are urgently looking for Shop Volunteers to help with serving customers, sorting and pricing goods, making displays, and other roles. Volunteers need to be able to assist with moving furniture.

Hounslow Onsite

St Joseph's Hospice

Arts & Culture

Drinks’ Trolley Host

The Drinks’ Trolley at St Joseph’s Hospices visits our wards twice a day to offer patients free alcoholic/soft refreshments & chatting to patients, family & friends.

London Onsite

St Joseph's Hospice

Community Support

Dementia Wellbeing East London Ward Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to visit patients on the wards to offer meaningful sensory activities including hand massage, reminiscence, memory boxes, reading, music and company.

London Onsite

St Joseph's Hospice

Community Support

Community Hub: Café and Shop Volunteers

The ground floor Community Hub is home to Joe’s Café and gift shop, stocking St Joseph’s merchandise and greetings cards etc. Our café sells a range of freshly baked cakes, snacks, hot & cold drinks

Hackney Onsite

Little Village

Civic Engagement

Baby Bank Helper - collecting pre-loved items and passing them on to families who need them

Our Baby Bank Helpers support families during their visit to Little Village. At one of our busy sites, help families choose items their children will love. Volunteers also help to sort, check and prepare gifts of pre-loved donations. “The way I was treated was the most human and caring way, all the shame I felt before was gone once I arrived. Thank you for helping me and

London Onsite

Centrepoint

Animal Welfare

Fitness Facililtator (Barnet)

The Centrepoint Activities Team work with services and young people to organise engagement opportunities including arts and sports activities. The aim of these activities is to encourage participation, reduce isolation and build confidence of the young people. You will gain support and supervision from the Activities Team to allow you to thrive in this role.

London Onsite

Centrepoint

Addiction Support

Helpline Volunteer

Centrepoint Helpline is a national helpline which provides information and advice to under 25’s who are homeless or at risk of homeless. They respond to both calls, emails and web chats from young people. Find out what it takes and more about the Centrepoint Helpline in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVJKMHOeJI

London Onsite

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

Disability Inclusion

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Event Team 2023

The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the city. We need enthusiastic, proactive individuals, who are prepared to support the event in a variety of roles. These range from giving participants a great send off at the start, directing runners on route or donning a costume to entertain them at the finish (and much more)!

Westminster Onsite

Teenage Cancer Trust

Animal Welfare

Cheer Squad Volunteer for Teenage Cancer Trust London Marathon 2022

Could you help to celebrate, cheer, wave and encourage more than 400 runners donning their Teenage Cancer Trust shirts and taking on 26.2 miles to raise funds for young people with cancer.

London Onsite

The Maypole Project

Business Support & Consulting

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Sensory Centre Support Volunteer

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can help us to support families with children with complex medical needs by helping families access and use our Sensory Centre in Orpington.

Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Southwark Onsite

Richmond AID

Community Support

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Richmond and Kingston Volunteer Buddy

Become a buddy to a young person with a disability in the Richmond or Kingston Borough. Help them to find independence in the community by travelling with them to activities in their local area.

Teddington Onsite

Teenage Cancer Trust

Community Support

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