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Contribute to making London greener, safer and fairer for all

Groundwork London is a social and environmental charity mobilising community action to fight poverty, make London greener and mitigate climate change.

We believe in a fair climate transition, in social justice and in a future where no one is held back by their background and circumstances.

We support around 500 social and environmental projects a year, working closely with local authorities, housing associations and communities across the city.

Help us make London a better place for all. Volunteer with us

We are looking for ambitious and talented individuals with a desire to contribute to society and a sense of service.

Sounds like you?

Our Volunteering opportunities range from giving a hand at our gardening and landscape projects to supporting our upcycling and repurpose retail shops. Browse the volunteering opportunities below or sign-up to our monthly Volunteering Alert to stay updated with the latest opportunities.

Volunteering as a community garden gives me a great sense of purpose and makes me feel like I belong.

Volunteering opportunities with Groundwork London

  • Greening Together: The Postcode Gardener Project in West Gorton & Belle Vue

    The Postcode Gardener project is a greening initiative focused on transforming both small and large spaces across West Gorton and Belle Vue. Led by Lizzie, the appointed Postcode Gardener, the project aims to green 50 identified locations while actively engaging at least 200 local residents. Through hands-on work and community involvement, the project aims to…

  • BLOG: Helping children and families thrive through nature

    By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive Ask most adults to close their eyes and remember a moment from their childhood when they were truly happy, and the majority will describe being somewhere outdoors, often in nature.  Biologists have coined the term ‘biophilia’ to describe the innate longing we have as humans to feel a…