Coronavirus: 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 find additional volunteering opportunities on our Team London volunteering page.
Please read our guidance on volunteering safely before you apply for any roles.
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.
Volunteer with the vaccination programme
St John Ambulance is working with the NHS to support the delivery of a Covid-19 vaccine. You can support them by volunteering now.
Opportunities available across London.
Safe volunteering opportunities
NHS volunteer responders
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
The Council have set up a portal (time to spare) to help during the coronavirus outbreak for local residents and VIOs. Volunteers can search for opportunities and VIOs can search for volunteers.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
Search and sign up for volunteering opportunities in Croydon to help out during the coronavirus outbreak
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
Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteer Centre
We've launched a new Community Aid Network to coordinate volunteers during the coronavirus crisis. Sign up online.
Contact: [email protected]
Safe volunteering opportunities
Voluntary Action Harrow Cooperative
We've set up a database of people willing to volunteer during the coronavirus outbreak, we will use this to match people with suitable volunteering opportunities. Register online.
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
If you are interested in volunteering in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please register on our volunteering database and state COVID-19 Support when you set up your personal volunteering profile and/or select the COVID-19 option in your Volunteer Interests.
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
We are recruiting volunteers in Tower Hamlets to help local residents through the Coronavirus COVID-19 emergency. 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
Or find local volunteering organisations on the map to contact them about safe and/or remote volunteering opportunities.
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