Volunteering Opportunities

View the latest volunteering opportunities here from across the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. You will be able to view the roles in categories, some are COVID19 related and some regular volunteering opportunities.

Remember to use our: Volunteer Sign Up Form if you want to volunteer.

If you need any additional help finding a role then don't hesitate to contact us at: [email protected], or book a Volunteering Advice Appointment here.

Community Southwark volunteer roles

See all our Community Southwark volunteer roles here: Read more

Youth

See all the Youth related volunteer roles here Read more

Sports

See all the Sports related volunteer roles here Read more

People With Disabilities

See all the People with Disabilities related volunteer roles here Read more

Others

See all the other general volunteer roles here Read more

Older People

See all the Older People related volunteer roles here Read more

Mental Health

See all the Mental Health related volunteer roles here Read more

Homelessness

View all the Homelessness related volunteer roles here Read more

Health

See all the Health related volunteer roles here Read more

Gardening

See all the Gardening related volunteer roles here Read more

Food Security

See all the Food Security related volunteer roles here Read more

Domestic Violence

See all the Domestic Violence related volunteer roles here Read more

Children

See all the Children related volunteer roles here Read more

Arts/ Creativity

See all the Arts/ Creativity related volunteer roles here: Read more

Find other volunteer opportunities online

There are also lots of online forums where volunteer opportunities are advertised, here we've listed a few of the key ones. Read more

Latest

Stress Awareness: Online Workshop

A free half day stress awareness workshop for all those working for the voluntary sector in Southwark.
WOW your community: Online Workshop

The WoW Team from South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are hosting a practical online workshop for happier, healthier, more sustainable living
Lived Experience on Non-Profit Boards Webinar

Centre for Charity Effectiveness are running a free webinar discussing lived experience on non-profit boards.
Social Action Advice Surgery

Book a 30 minute, 1:1 appointment with our Social Action Advisor. Open to people living, working or volunteering in Southwark, looking to be more active in their community.

COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark - (updated 24 Feb)
Community Researchers Wanted for Paid Local StreetSpace Project with Southwark Council

Southwark Council are working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to deliver trial street changes in three neighbourhoods in Southwark. They are offering community researchers £1,000 for a 10-12 hour commitment per week for roughly 3 months.
Volunteering During a Lockdown

Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.
New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

New funding from the London Community Response is launching on 14 January.
Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!

Community Southwark and Southwark council are collaborating to create a brand new Southwark Volunteer Strategy, and we need your input - (published 1 March).
National Lockdown Response Survey

In wake of England's third national lockdown, we wanted to reach out to the VCS to hear what support you need at this time.
Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

Yesterday we held our Community Southwark AGM, a big thank you to all of you who joined us.
New projects coming to Southwark

Find out where the funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy are going to be spent.
Are you in private rented housing? Find out the support available from Southwark Council's Private Rented Sector Team.

If you are a renting privately, or often supporting people who do, please see information below.
Covid-19 Response

We ran a monthly State of the Sector Survey for six months to gather the changing needs of the sector. Then, in response to this third lockdown, we sent out a National Lockdown Survey in Jan 2021. See the results here...