4 roles in Westminster, plus 10 that aren't tied to one borough — remote, at your own home, or their page doesn't say.
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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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
Interpret for clients, assist with completing referrals, and help coordinate casework activities to improve access to support services.
Hours Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm, 1 day per week · 6 hours Term A serious commitment, 3 months at least Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over Read the notice at their own house →
Weed, dig, prune and plant to look after the garden spaces at a Centrepoint service in Westminster, with times set around your availability.
Hours Flexible to your availability; Mondays or Fridays preferred Term A serious commitment, 6 months at least Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over Note Structured induction and training Read the notice at their own house →
Offer your spare room to a destitute migrant for several months, with training, a home assessment and ongoing support from the Housing Justice team.
Term A serious commitment, 3 months at least Only for People with a spare room Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated Note Online host induction session and access to the Host Handbook Read the notice at their own house →
Offer a spare room in your own home to a young person who is homeless or leaving care, and help them build independent living skills.
Term A serious commitment Only for Live around West London · Aged 21 or over · Own or rent your own home · Have a spare room Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated, aged 21 and over Note Training and ongoing team support Read the notice at their own house →
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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 →
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Help with Centrepoint's helpline for young people facing homelessness; the page lists helpline support as a volunteer role but gives no further detail.
Term A serious commitment, 6 months at least Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated Note Investing in Volunteers accredited since 2024. A discussion meeting about the role before you start. Apply at their own house →
