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A few hours a month, in Westminster
6 roles in Westminster, plus 6 that aren't tied to one borough — remote, at your own home, or their page doesn't say.
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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 ▼ .
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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 →
Help track down people reported as sleeping rough so outreach workers can spend their time supporting them; not client-facing, so it suits newcomers to the sector.
Hours Westminster: Tue/Thu/Sun 8pm-12am, Sat 6-10am; 1 shift a month · 4 hours Term A few hours a month, 6 months at least Asked of you DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over Read the notice at their own house →
Give clients clipper and scissor cuts plus beard and eyebrow trims, specialising in afro hair; bring your own tools, chairs and capes are provided.
Hours Once a fortnight or month; Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm Term A few hours a month Only for Must hold current public liability insurance and own cutting equipment Asked of you Not stated, aged 18 and over Note Introduction to homelessness and boundaries; ongoing staff support; travel expenses reimbursed Read the notice at their own house →
Cut and style women's hair of all types. The role exists because women using the service asked for a hairdresser they felt comfortable with. Bring your own equipment; chairs and capes provided.
Hours 1-2 sessions a month; Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm Term A few hours a month Only for Must hold current public liability insurance and own cutting equipment Asked of you Not stated, aged 18 and over Note Introduction to homelessness and boundaries; ongoing staff support; travel expenses reimbursed 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 →
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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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Most of these charities publish nothing about what they ask of volunteers — no check, no minimum age, no references policy. Where a notice reads not stated , that is their page being silent rather than us not looking. Ask before you commit.
