Volunteering opportunities

Explore a wide range of volunteering opportunities across the City of London Corporation. Whether you’re passionate about heritage sites, enjoy spending time in green spaces, want to support local community projects, or are interested in helping on our estates, there’s a role for you. Scroll down to find out more about each area and see how you can get help to get started on your volunteering journey. 

Culture and heritage

The City of London Corporation oversees several important attractions and heritage sites, helping to preserve and share London's unique history. Volunteers can assist with exhibitions, welcome visitors, or help with educational programmes.

• Volunteer at Guildhall Art Gallery
• Volunteer at the London Archives
• Volunteer at Epping Forest

Green spaces

The City of London Corporation manages over 11,000 acres of green space across London and beyond, supported by numerous local volunteer groups and hundreds of volunteers annually. Opportunities range from garden maintenance to conservation projects, offering a rewarding way to enjoy nature while helping to conserve these vital spaces.

• Volunteer at Epping Forest
• Volunteer at Highgate Wood
• Volunteer at Hampstead Heath
• Volunteer at West Ham Park
• Volunteer with City Gardens
• Volunteer with the West Wickham Commons
• Volunteer on the Coulsdon Commons
• Volunteer at Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common

Map of our green spaces

City Community Befriending scheme

The Community Befriending project run by Volunteer Centre Hackney project provides companionship to residents in the City of London experiencing loneliness and social isolation by matching them with volunteer befrienders.

To become a befriender, all you need is an hour a week to check in with a vulnerable member of your community. You will be matched with the right person based on your interests, preferred language and whether you would like to meet in-person, or speak on the phone/online. Full training and ongoing support provided.

To find out more, visit the Volunteer Centre Hackney website or get in touch with Bridget at 020 7241 4443.

Step Up Mentoring programme 

The Step Up Mentoring programme, funded by the City Corporation and delivered by OMG Education, connects care-experienced young Londoners with experienced professionals working in the Square Mile. Through one-to-one mentoring, participants can develop their networks, enhance their skills, build confidence, and improve career prospects. Mentor recruitment is now open.

Find out more and express your interest at the OMG Education website.

Resident volunteering on our estates

The City of London Corporation maintains 12 housing estates across six different London boroughs, actively encouraging residents to engage with their estates. Discover exciting opportunities and ways to get involved on your estate. 

Need help getting started in volunteering?

Volunteer Centre Hackney are running a service to support City residents and workers to start volunteering. Whether you have an hour a month, three hours a week, or something in between, Volunteer Centre Hackney can help you find the perfect way to support your community in the City.

To find out more, visit the Volunteer Centre Hackney website , email Jane and Louis at cityvolunteering@vchackney.org or call 020 7241 4443.

Other ways to find volunteering opportunities

There are several local and national websites offering volunteering opportunities in and around London, including:

• Simply Volunteer London - Visit their website to find volunteering roles and start making a difference in your local community.

• Reach Volunteering(external link) - A national organisation focused on placing skilled volunteers into placements such as trusteeships

Local volunteer centres also offer a wide range of opportunities. Explore the London Volunteer Centre Directory to find your nearest volunteer centre.