Volunteering at Real
Want to give back to your local community and learn new skills along the way? Come and join our friendly team!
As a Real volunteer you will be part of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers working together to improve lives across East London. You will help us deliver important services that are deeply valued by the people that we support.
In return, you’ll meet people from all walks of life, and develop skills in areas such as admin, research, events, communications, advocacy, or finance.
Our volunteer programme runs three times per year, each for about 16 weeks.
Volunteering Periods
We offer three volunteer intakes each year:
- Summer: June – September (CLOSED)
- Autumn/Winter: October – January (applications will open from mid-August 2026)
- Spring 2027: February – May (applications will open from December 2026)
Recruitment for each intake opens shortly before the start date.
Volunteering opportunities:
How to Apply
If you’re interested in applying for any of these roles please email:
Shirin Hasan at jobs@real.org.uk to request a Volunteer Application Pack, which includes full role descriptions and specifications.
You may apply for up to two roles per intake.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create real, lasting change.
What you can gain from volunteering at Real
– Professional experience in advocacy, communications, administration, or events
– Reference letter and volunteering certificate for your CV or LinkedIn
– Flexible scheduling to fit around your studies or other commitments
– Ongoing supervision and support from Real’s Volunteer Coordinator
– The chance to work alongside a friendly, values-driven team in a fully accessible office
– An opportunity to make a genuine positive impact on people’s lives
