Become a volunteer

VolunteerWhether you’re looking to gain work experience and broaden your horizons, fulfil your passion for environmental issues or simply want to give a few hours a week to a cause that benefits your community, Groundwork is the organisation that can help you to do something special.

We regularly work with volunteers, and getting involved in one of our projects could put you in a strong position to obtain full-time work – in fact many of our existing staff began their careers with us as volunteers. From administrative to practical ‘hands-on’ roles we can offer something to suit everyone.

Corporate Partnerships

To find out more about corporate volunteering please click here.

Individual Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer with Groundwork London please email london@groundwork.org.uk with the following information:

  • Your name, address and contact details.
  • The Groundwork London office from which you would prefer to work (i.e. Acton, Hackney, Islington or Waterloo).
  • The days and the hours you would be regularly available to work with us.
  • The business and delivery area/s of Groundwork London that interest you (e.g. Horticulture & Gardening, Youth & Community Work, Environmental Services, Administration & Corporate Services).
  • A general commencement and finish date indicating the period of your availability.
  • A few words expressing why you would like to volunteer with Groundwork London.
  • A copy of your CV or a precis of your work and/or volunteering history (as an attachment).

Please note that Groundwork London is not able to accept volunteering offers from overseas residents.

Current volunteering opportunities

Contact T: 020 7922 1230 or E: london@groundwork.org.uk

Find out about real volunteer experiences...

  • Taskforce 4 Nature

    Groundwork London and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are inviting local residents to become part of Taskforce 4 Nature in Holland Park. Volunteer now! Read more

  • Zing's Story

    Zing has been volunteering with Groundwork London since October 2009, after completing an MSC in Environmental Policy at London School of Economics. Read more