What is the Big Help Out?
The Big Help Out is an annual, nationwide community event that is open to all. The objective of The Big Help Out is to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK and to provide opportunities for people to experience volunteering and support their local communities. This year it is taking place from Friday 7th June to Sunday 9th June, but lots of charities are running events outside of these dates too.
To get stuck in, you’ll need to make an account on the Do It platform. Once you’ve done that, you can browse all the volunteering events going on and sign up to shifts. Sign up here.
If you’re a staff member, you can use one of your two allocated days of Volunteering Leave to volunteer for any of the activities happening during the week. For a full walkthrough on how to do this, see this page on the City StaffHub.
What kind of activities are going on?
We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite picks, including sessions led by some of our wonderful charity partners. But there’s plenty of other events and activities going on too – simply put in your location and find events going on near you! Spaces will fill up, so make sure to sign up soon.
When: Wednesday 5th June, 1:00pm-4:00pm (also other dates and locations around London)
Where: 90 Arran Walk, London, N1 2TL
When: Wednesday 5th June, 9:30am-2:30pm
Where: UNCLE Building, 7 Park Lane, Wembley, HA9 7RH
Shop Volunteering Taster Day - Age UK Camden
When: Wednesday 5th June, 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: 247 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2JT, UK
Clean up Camden – Canal & River Trust
When: Friday 7th June, 10:30am-2:00pm
Where: St Mark’s Square, NW1 7TN
Volunteer Taster Session - London Zoo
When: Friday 7th June - Sunday 9th June, 9:00am-1:20pm or 1:00pm-5:20pm
Where: London Zoo, Outer Circle, NW1 4RY
Conservation in Epping Forest – Epping Forest Heritage Charity
When: Friday 7th June-Saturday 8th June, 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: The View, Ranger’s Road, E4 7QH
GoodGym Islington X Big Help Out at Compton Terrace Gardens
When: Saturday 8th June, 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 19b Compton Terrace, N1 2UN
Planting Wildflowers – The Royal Parks
When: Sunday 9th June, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Green Park, London
Events Marshall - the London Legal Walk
When: Tuesday 18th June, 2:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Carey Street, London
Related Opportunities
Volunteer as a Social Links Visitor, matched 1:1 with someone in Westminster homeless hostels/supported housing. Meet weekly/fortnightly (~2 hrs) for chats/activities. Minimum 3 month commitment; training, support & expenses covered.
In this role, you’ll help create a fun, uplifting atmosphere where participants can relax, express themselves, and enjoy music together in a supportive environment. Whether someone wants to belt out their favourite song or simply watch and enjoy.
