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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

  • Improving Water Efficiency at Rochdale AFC

    Despite the opinion that it ‘always rains up north‘, water is a finite and precious resource which must be carefully managed in order to safeguard the future. On average, people in the North West use around 143 litres of water per person, per day. By 2050 we will be required to use closer to 110…

  • NEWS – 1% For The Planet Donation from Jones and Co.

    Jones and Co. are a styling opticians based on King Street in Manchester. As an organisation, in 2021 they made the decision to become certified as a 1% For The Planet company. This scheme does exactly what the name suggests; its passes 1% of company profits onto charities who help look after the planet. In…