17 notices for readers who can give a slot fortnightly.
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Time Time How much time you can give … any amount of time … one day a few odd hours a slot each week a slot fortnightly a few hours a month a serious commitment ▼ to give,
Area Area Preferred London area … any London area … Central London North London North-west London East London South-east London South & south-west London West London ▼ ,
and Activity Activity What you would like to do … anything at all … do admin or back office give advice or casework welcome and befriend campaign cook and serve fundraise or run events join a board host someone mentor someone do outreach garden, decorate or mend work a shop or warehouse teach a skill anything — varies by day ▼ .
Join the women-only night outreach in the Spires vehicle, chatting with and listening to women, giving advice and handing out health and safety kits.
Hours Mon, Thu, Fri nights 9:30pm-1:30am; Mon mornings 5am-8am · 4 hours Term A few odd hours Only for women only Asked of you Not stated Note Health and safety training, then shadow a few shifts before going out on outreach Apply at their own house →
Give free haircuts to day centre clients as an experienced barber, a few hours at a time, to lift their confidence and dignity.
Hours A few hours per session Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
Give a young person in crisis your spare room for a night, with an evening meal, breakfast, a shower and a friendly ear.
Hours Evenings you choose from a rota Term A few odd hours Only for Must have a spare room Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated Note Full training and ongoing support Apply at their own house →
Ride on a three-person van collecting and delivering donated furniture and appliances between the Emmaus shops.
Hours Every day except Sunday, 9-5 Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Read the notice at their own house →
Shelter Camden, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Westminster
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Serve customers, sort donated stock, dress the shop window or help collect donations, in one of Shelter's community shops across London.
Term A few odd hours Only for People aged 14 or over, with a parent or carer's consent under 18 · People based in England, Scotland or Wales Asked of you Not checked recently Read the notice at their own house →
Shelter Lambeth, Richmond upon Thames
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Help run one of the shops — supporting the other volunteers, working the till systems, being the person people ask. No shop experience needed.
Term A few odd hours Only for People based in England, Scotland or Wales Asked of you Not checked recently Read the notice at their own house →
Shelter Camden, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Westminster · part remote
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Raise funds, collect donations and talk about their work. You choose whether that means events, speaking at community groups, or a bit of both.
Term A few odd hours Only for You need to be an adult to volunteer in Community Fundraising · People based in England, Scotland or Wales Asked of you Not checked recently Apply at their own house →
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Hold collection buckets at community events and in public spaces across London to raise money for Shelter, picking the events that suit you.
Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not checked recently Read the notice at their own house →
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Ride with a Shelter van driver around south London, collecting donated stock and furniture and delivering it between shops and pick-ups.
Term A few odd hours Only for Must be able to lift heavy items of furniture Asked of you Not checked recently Read the notice at their own house →
Drive the community minibus to support evening outreach operations.
Term A few odd hours Only for people over 25 with a clean licence Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
Spires Croydon, Lambeth, Wandsworth
Help support workers at breakfast sessions by serving food and drinks, preparing meals, washing up and sorting donated items.
Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
Reply by typed chat from home to people visiting the website, pointing them to services and information, with a supervisor on every shift.
Hours Live chat runs weekdays 14:00-17:00 Term A few odd hours Only for People aged 18 or over, living in the UK Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over Note Full training from caseworkers, a supervisor on every shift, and ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator Apply at their own house →
Encourage and accompany clients at sports, gym, walking and social sessions, and help set up equipment for activities.
Hours Depends on the activity schedule and your availability Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated, aged 18 and over Note Full induction and training; travel expenses reimbursed Read the notice at their own house →
Help run Street Souls solidarity points: set up and close down, serve food and drinks, hand out clothing and toiletries, and signpost visitors to local services.
Hours Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings; at least two a month Term A slot fortnightly, 6 months at least Only for People aged 18 or over Asked of you Basic DBS, aged 18 and over Note A full induction including health and safety, then ongoing support from your manager and the companions. Read the notice at their own house →
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Walk designated central London routes to distribute hot drinks, food, clothing, and toiletries to rough sleepers.
Hours Evening services; at least once every week or two is suggested · 2 hours Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
Help the fundraising team run events, either on a one-off day or regularly.
Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
Help with gardening, repairs and DIY jobs at SHP hostels, including one-day team days.
Term A few odd hours Asked of you Not stated Apply at their own house →
