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Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in London? If you believe that rough sleeping shouldn’t exist in 2026 we want to hear from you.
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Find the right role for you by viewing our vacancies. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities in London.
Why volunteer with us
At Thames Reach, we believe that nobody should have to sleep rough — and we help those impacted by homelessness through expertise, compassion, and never giving up on people.
Volunteering with us means helping people to make real and lasting change in their lives. It’s not always easy. But it makes a genuine difference.
If you believe that nobody should be sleeping rough, if you believe that people deserve decent homes, supportive relationships, and fulfilling lives, then we want to hear from you.
What we offer
– Flexible roles to fit your life and schedule.
– Reimbursement of travel expenses and up to £6 per day for lunch.
– Experience, training, and skills to help you in your career.
– Professional references after three months of volunteering.
– Regular support and supervision.
– Access to a range of e-learning courses.
– Wellbeing support – our 24/7 online volunteer assistance.
Volunteering could also be your first step into a career in the homelessness or wider not-for-profit sector.
We manage a range of services, including street outreach service, hostels, specialist supported housing, and employment schemes. You can find out more about our work by visiting the What We Do section of our website.
Diana's story
Diana started volunteering with Deptford Reach, a community-based service that supports people affected by or at risk of homelessness, during her university placement. What began as a short-term requirement quickly turned into something much more meaningful.
“I’ve been in service for just a little over a year,” Diana says. “I started through a placement when I was at uni, and that’s where the journey began. It has been brilliant.”
She now volunteers mainly at the food bank, helping people navigate issues related to housing, benefits, and council tax, and signposting those with more complex needs—such as immigration issues—to the right services.
“I support people in different areas,” she explains. “Where we can’t help directly, we point them to the relevant organisations. Whatever I can do, I just have a passion for giving support to those who need it.”
Corporate volunteering
We collaborate with partners who share our vision of ending rough sleeping for good. By blending your passion and creativity with our expertise, together we can create lasting, meaningful change.
We offer a range of corporate volunteer opportunities in London. These give your employees a chance to develop their skills, grow as a team, and have a direct impact on people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness.