Help and support for newly arrived Afghans: volunteering opportunities
We've put together a list of contact details for local volunteer centres who are coordinating activity at a borough level. If you're interested in supporting any of the organisations listed below, please contact them using the information provided.
You can also find a list of London-based organisations and the support they’re providing to Afghan refugees, including information on accessing financial and mental health support, food banks and other services, via London Plus’ Support for Afghan Refugees page.
Find local volunteering organisations on the map and list below to contact them about safe and/or remote volunteering opportunities.
Support foodbanks and other food distribution organisations
There are 2,000 foodbanks in London and they are now reporting a decrease in donations. They are encouraging communities to support local food banks if they are able to. Please consider the following:
- Can you donate to your local foodbank?
- Can you make an online food delivery to a foodbank?
- Can you donate to a beauty bank to help people access soap?
If you're not sure if you have a foodbank near you use the finder on the Trussell Trust website.
Opportunities available across London will be listed here soon.
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Barking & Dagenham volunteering
Volunteer Centre Barking & Dagenham
Contact: visit the website to get in touch
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Barnet volunteering
Contact: [email protected]
Remote opportunities
Mutual Aid
We provide a simple mapping service to connect volunteers with residents and local groups on WhatsApp and Facebook. We need volunteers to shop, post and chat.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Bexley volunteering
Contact: visit the website to get in touch
Safe volunteering opportunities
Search and sign up for volunteering opportunities in Croydon to help out.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Enfield volunteering
VCE (Volunteer Centre Enfield)
Contact: visit the website
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Greenwich volunteering
Contact: [email protected]
Community Hub enquiry: 0800 470 4831 (08:30 till 18:00) and email: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
Voluntary Action Harrow Cooperative
We've also listed a number of things you can to to help in Harrow.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Islington volunteering
Contact: visit the website to get in touch
Safe volunteering opportunities
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea
We've set up a registration form so you can let us know if you can volunteer during this time.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Kingston volunteering
Contact: [email protected]
Contact: [email protected] or 020 8255 3335
Safe volunteering opportunities
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Lewisham volunteering
Contact: visit the website to get in touch
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Merton volunteering
Merton Voluntary Service Council
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Newham volunteering
Volunteer Network Centre Newham
Contact: call 020 8536 1937 or email [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
General Redbridge volunteering
Redbridge Council for Voluntary Service
Contact: look for opportunities on our website
British Pakistani Christians Ltd
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
Contact: [email protected]
Community Hub has been established
Enquiry: 020 8871 6555 & [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
We are gathering volunteering opportunities within the borough. Check our website for updates.
Contact: [email protected]
Information is available via the Council website.
Community Helpline: 0300 200 1008
Safe volunteering opportunities
Register your details with us and we'll direct you to a local charity that could use your help.
Contact: call 020 8661 5900 or register online to let us know how you can help
Safe volunteering opportunities
Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets
Apply online to let us know that you can help and we will put you in touch with organisations providing services to local residents.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
Waltham Forest Council Community Help Network
Find out the latest information on COVID-19 in Walthamstow Forest
Safe volunteering opportunities
Complete our online form and we'll connect you with suitable volunteering opportunities.
Contact: [email protected]
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