Volunteer for a Children's Charity in the UK
Every week, thousands of people across the UK give their time to Save the Children - in our shops, in their local communities, and from home. Whether you have a few hours a month or a few days a week, there's a volunteering role that fits around you. From retail and fundraising to events, your time directly helps us reach children who need it most - in the UK and around the world. Apply today and become a Save the Children volunteer!
Ways You Can Volunteer
Whatever your level of experience, we have roles to suit everyone. In our shops, in local fundraising groups, and from home - search our opportunities to find the right one for you.
Have any questions about Volunteering? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions
Want to chat about an existing application or have any other questions about volunteering? Email [email protected].
How to Become a Volunteer
- Search for an opportunity – follow the link, enter your postcode (or the place you you live/want to volunteer) and browse opportunities to find the right one for you
- Click Apply and complete the application form
- You’ll hear back from us– for most roles we’ll need to talk or meet you, some roles also need references taken up or other checks after this too
- Welcome to the Team – you’ll receive training and support to do your role
If you have any questions about volunteering with us do read our Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Hear From Our Volunteers
Our Volunteer Survey 2025 showed that 96% of our volunteers would recommend volunteering with us to friends and family.
Hear directly from some of our volunteers below.
Rachel, Shop Volunteer
I would say it's taught me to be more socially confident. I think, you know, you get used to chatting to people throughout the day. So many strangers come in, but you kind of learn to see the good in everyone.
Stephen, Shop Volunteer
I’m not just doing this for me, I'm doing it for the kids, for the community, for the charity. And I'm really helping out and I'm really making a positive contribution to what's going on in the world.
Michelle, ChaNgemaker
I’d encourage anyone who has some spare time every now and then to think about becoming a Changemaker too! The future needs people like us to put an end to fossil fuel consumption and the younger generation definitely need us, to help give them a voice and to give them the future they deserve.
Dipak, Shop Volunteer
It's been a great way of learning about a new skill of fashion, how to organise clothes so that they can bring in the best revenue for the charity and it's a way of meeting new people.
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Volunteering Abroad
Unfortunately we do not send volunteers from the UK to volunteer to any of our programmes in other countries.. We work with local partners and staff who have the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
If you are interested in volunteering overseas, try to find out about how you can support community initiatives that strengthen families. Have a look at the ReThinkOrphanges checklist which talks through how you can make sure your time abroad is spent making the most positive difference.
