Finding yourself with a bit of spare time and would like to spend it on a good cause? Looking to develop your skills or gain experience in a new field? Volunteering does not stop when leave university, and these pages contain links for finding out more information about getting involved after you have left LSE.
Volunteering in the UK
The best one-stop shop for finding out about volunteering in London and around the UK is the national database of volunteering opportunities Do-It.org|. You can also try contacting your local Volunteer Centre|, which forms part of a network of volunteer development agencies run by Volunteering England|. Their purpose is to promote and enable volunteering and community involvement.
Volunteering to Support the LSE
Many former students play an active volunteering role in supporting the Schooland the alumni community. It's a great way to meet new people and old friends, allows you to share you experience with the LSE community, and provides invaluable support to the School. Programmes actively looking for volunteers including the Alumni Professional Mentoring Network| and Alumni Recruitment Volunteers |. For additional information about getting involved, please visit the Alumni Relations Houghton Street Online|
Volunteering Abroad
The Careers Service maintains a page with links to organisations that facilitate overseas volunteering opportunities|. Please note that the listing of these organisations does not imply endorsement of their programmes, and we recommend that you do thorough research before committing yourself to a particular organisation. The websites below containt useful information about choosing a programme.
Additional Resources
Volunteering England carries a number of helpful publications, including The Art of Crazy Paving, a tool that can help you choose an opportunity consistent with your learning and career goals. See Volunteering England|
If you are between the ages of 16-25, you can search for information on volunteering opportunities with v.| If you have an idea for a volunteering project that could improve your community, you can apply for funding through their vcashpoint| scheme.