Individuals, businesses, and community organisations can discover current and ongoing volunteering and support opportunities in the local area. Whether you want to donate time, skills, or resources, there are ways for everyone to make a positive impact in the community.

Waterloo Community Counselling

Affordable, accessible mental health support in the Waterloo area for over 30 years.

Currently accepting new referrals:

  • Flexible, longer-term counselling (up to two years)
  • Costs designed to make ongoing therapy sustainable
  • Support for stress, anxiety, and major life changes

 

Also seeking support during Small Charity Week (22-29 June):

  • Donations – every £1 given is matched £1 for £1 via Big Give. Share the campaign with your network now.

 

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Waterloo action centre

Seeking Volunteers To Help With:

  • Computers and smartphones
  • Maintenance of leaflets and information materials
  • Painting, repairs, and general building upkeep (skilled support welcome)

Also seeking:

  • Computers (can securely wipe donated devices)
  • Funding, fundraising, or sponsorship for specific activities, including smaller contributions.
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OASIS HUB WATERLOO

Oasis Community Fridge – Cyclists Needed

When: Tuesdays-Sundays, 5-6.45pm. 

Role: Recruiting cyclists to collect surplus food from Borough Market so it can be given to people in need and help reduce food waste. No prior experience needed – just a love of cycling and helping the community!

Interested? Email here.

Oasis Community Fridge – Corporate Volunteering 
When: Thursdays & Fridays, 9-10am & 2-3pm

Role: Welcoming teams to help with setting up, unpacking deliveries, organising surplus food donations, distributing food, and packing down. No prior experience required, just a willingness to serve the local community. 

Interested? Email here.

Oasis academy south bank

Elevate Mentoring

Role: Elevate Mentoring supports young people to thrive, build confidence, and reach their potential through guidance from trusted adult mentors. Mentors come from all walks of life to help students at Oasis Academy South Bank.

Time Commitment: Weekly 40-minute sessions

Interested? Email here.

Living Space / Bankside Open Spaces Trust

Volunteers Needed: Repair Rangers

Role:
Living Space is seeking volunteers to help keep their adventure playground and football pitch safe, clean, and welcoming for local children and families. Tasks may include light repairs, basic maintenance, and general upkeep around the site.

Location: Living Space Community Centre, Waterloo

When: Flexible times

Role: Playground and facilities support

Interested? Fill out this form.

LAMBETH & CROYDON FOODBANK

Sponsor a Shelf 
Could your business support the Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank by sponsoring a shelf with a monthly donation, helping to keep our essentials, fresh food, and little comforts stocked for people who need them most? It’s a simple, high-impact way for local businesses to back the community, with tiered options and benefits in return, such as digital/physical assets to promote the partnership and free volunteering days. More info here.

Interested? Email here.

Warehouse Volunteering (Tulse Hill)
We welcome teams to help sort and organise donations, manage food supplies and support the running of the warehouse – work that directly supports people in crisis. Sessions typically run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:45am-1pm, for groups of 5-12 (other days available on request).

Tesco Food Collections (Lambeth & Croydon)
Ideal for shorter volunteering sessions. Teams engage shoppers, collect donated food items and help sort contributions. A high-impact and uplifting way to make a visible difference in the community

Interested? Email here.

London City Mission - Webber Street

Clothing Donations Needed 

London City Mission’s Webber Street project is currently looking for clothing donations to support people experiencing homelessness in and around Waterloo. Items currently needed include:

  • Men’s T-shirts (medium and large)
  • Men’s Jeans (30” to 36”)
  • Tracksuit bottoms (medium and large)
  • Hoodies (medium and large)
  • Men’s Jumpers (medium and large)


Drop-off location:

6-8 Webber Street, London, SE1 8QA

Contact David Kirkland to arrange a donation or find out more.