Volunteering opportunities

There are lots of volunteering opportunities that you can take part in that can real make a difference in helping others and improving your neighbourhood.

Volunteering is a chance to make something you care about better through your actions. You can be part of the solution.

To find out how you can become a volunteer, visit our How to become a Newham Volunteer page.

Short term volunteering opportunities

Volunteer at some of Newham's most high profile events, including Under the Stars, the Mayors' Newham Show, Virgin London Marathon, Newham London Run.

You can take part in as few or as many as you like, and learn new skills in stewarding, marshalling, first aid and team leading.

Events are a great way to meet new people, and whether you choose to be a part of the excitement of a large-scale music event or the close comfort of local community fun-day, you'll be sure to find the experience extremely rewarding.

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Long term volunteering opportunities

We have a wide range of options for those wishing to volunteer over a long period of time; within libraries, youth offending teams, sports clubs, environmental groups and even Adult Social Services.

Most of these opportunities require training, but offer real hands-on experiences in challenging environments.

All of our positions are about adding-value to services and therefore offer meaningful and challenging opportunities for our volunteers.

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If you have any further queries please give us a call on our volunteering hotline: 020 8430 3598 or visit our Newham Volunteers page to find out how you can get involved.

Other opportunites...

If you don't find anything of interest, but would still like to volunteer, why not search the 'Do-it' national database of volunteering opportunities in the UK.