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Volunteering and voluntary organisations

Around 24,000 people in Lewisham regularly offer their time as volunteers. This section is for both volunteers and for voluntary groups.

Become a volunteer

Use Do-it.org to find opportunities by category (e.g. environment, sport, women) and by postcode.

You can also sign up with Volunteer Centre Lewisham (external link).


Voluntary organisations

Support for voluntary, community and faith groups
The Community Sector Unit provides a range of support to community, voluntary and faith organisations in the borough including funding, premises and advice on development, policy and the law.

Faith in Lewisham network
The Faith in Lewisham network promotes and facilitates the role of faith groups in providing community services.

Voluntary Action Lewisham (external link) provides information and support to local voluntary groups. It also facilitates network building, organises forums provides training and advice to voluntary and community groups in the borough.

Contact us
Community sector unit
Tel: 020 8314 6579