Volunteering

Every day, hundreds of Islington residents are finding rewarding ways of getting involved in the community. You too could join them in activities and projects that are transforming lives and the quality of life in neighbourhoods throughout the borough.

All sorts of people volunteer. You may have just arrived in the borough and want to connect locally, or lived here all your life and are looking for ways to help others and contribute to your community. Even if you don’t live in Islington but work or study in the borough you can still take part.

Whatever interests and spare time you have, you’ll find there's a wide choice of volunteering opportunities. You could volunteer with a community group or organisation, become an active local citizen helping to shape the development of services, or exchange your time and skills with another resident through a time bank.

Whether you want to meet new people, learn new skills, influence decision making or help others in some way, you’ll find all you need to get started here.

Click on the links under the main navigation list on the left side of this page, for more information on:

Frequently Asked Questions: Get the answers to your questions on volunteering.

Volunteering Opportunities: Find a volunteering vacancy at home or abroad.

Voluntary Groups : Locate over 1,000 voluntary groups in the borough.

Active Citizens: Other ways to get involved in community life.

Islington Time Banks: Exchange your time and skills with someone else.

Disabled Volunteers: Specialist support for disabled people.

Older Volunteers: Activities for those aged over 55.

Young Volunteers: Exciting ideas and opportunities for young people.

London 2012 Olympics: Take part in a piece of history.