Winter can be a challenging time for many, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to give back and make a difference. We’ve gathered a list of ways you can help others this season, explore our winter volunteering suggestions on our website here

Looking to do some winter volunteering? Regular volunteers are often busy over the festive period, so organisations may need more help, or be looking for temporary support. Check out some of our winter volunteering suggestions on our website here

Have you ever wondered what would happen if everyone stopped volunteering? This new report from Works4U reveals how vital volunteers are to the UK’s democracy, health & happiness. Find out more and read the report here

From 12–14 Sept, Londoners came together for #MayorsCommunityWeekend, a celebration of community, culture & connection. From street parties & BBQs to fun runs & more, events showcased the creativity & diversity of our city. Thank you to every volunteer who made this possible!

Last year we met many amazing volunteers during the #MayorsCommunityWeekend. This year, a volunteer media team will be chatting to volunteers all weekend and capturing their stories! Find out more https://t.co/020SFt66zD #LondonVolunteers #CommunityStories

Want to get involved in #MayorsCommunityWeekend? Find an event near you- https://t.co/TLaSKyEPEX Share your volunteer story- https://t.co/saiVxacSEa There are events taking place in every London borough this weekend 12–14 Sept 2025!

Volunteers are the heart of #MayorsCommunityWeekend If you see one this weekend, say thank you. A smile goes a long way! Find out more about the weekend here https://t.co/Ke7zFzcKZX #Volunteers #Community #ThankYou

From 12–14 Sept 2025, #MayorsCommunityWeekend brings 200+ events to every London borough. Celebrate your neighbourhood, meet your community, and join the fun! https://t.co/mJROHktQqw #London #Community #GetInvolved

Our Volunteering Resources page is an ever-growing hub of volunteer-related information. Whether you want to make your volunteering more inclusive, or are curious about the monetary value of volunteering, you can find it all here! https://t.co/KT7qQDpsW7

Consider allotment volunteering this #NationalAllotmentsWeek! It keeps you fit, helps you meet new people, and allows you to contribute to beautiful community spaces. Teresa volunteers at a community garden, see her story to find out how it helped her! https://t.co/rzX33PnS1V

It's #NationalAllotmentsWeek! We're sharing some allotment themed volunteer stories throughout the week to demonstrate the value of this kind of volunteer work! This first story is from Robert, whose volunteering experiences have been life changing! https://t.co/pDsXcj17da

School holidays are here, and it can often be a struggle to find things for children to do during this time. Volunteering is the perfect way to get children outside, socialising, doing fun activities and helping the community!

This new report estimates the monetary value of volunteering at £24.69 billion!! Volunteering isn't about money, but this highlights the vital role of volunteering in our economy and society. Well done volunteers! https://t.co/SAAplgSdPf

Our new volunteering resources page contains useful info on the world of volunteering. Do you want to make your volunteering more inclusive? Are you curious about the monetary value of volunteering? This page will answer all these questions, and more! https://t.co/zkiQ8kLQKf

Are you a volunteer? Share your story on the London's Lifelines website to spread the word about the magic of volunteering! As a volunteer, your story is inspiring, no matter what! https://t.co/ufVPlcZqLj

Our latest piece of news comes from @VCGreenwich, who spent time and effort to make their volunteering more inclusive. Their work culminated in a few simple changes which made a huge difference. Make your volunteering more inclusive with this new guide! https://t.co/C028ec7wjR

Too busy with work to think about volunteering? Why not see if your employer could offer you volunteering hours?! Many businesses offer time to their employees to get out and do some volunteer work. Find out more here 👇 https://t.co/LTDbd34egX

Today is #ThankYouDay and we'd like to take a moment to thank every single volunteer in London! Whether you have volunteered once or a thousand times, your contributions make a huge difference to London... thank you!!😀

Have you heard of the London Vision for Volunteering? The goal of the project was to create a number of recommendations for the future of volunteering in London, to ensure that volunteering (and volunteers) can thrive. https://t.co/4Jxdr3z6jG

If you want to do some volunteering but aren't sure where to start, consider working with a food aid organisation! There are lots of different organisations in London that tackle food insecurity... check out our webpage on the topic to get started 👇 https://t.co/JId72yvUE9