Putting faith into action
The Caritas Volunteer Service aims to make voluntary service as easy as possible in the Diocese of Westminster (London and Hertfordshire).
We do this by allowing charities, parishes and local outreach projects to make volunteering opportunities available on our website, which people who want to volunteer can then apply for.
In addition, we run events to help people get started in volunteering and to support active volunteers.
The service is free for organisations and individuals, and is open to members of all faiths and none.

Be inspired by last year’s winners of the Diocese of Westminster ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards.
From dedicated parish volunteers to homeless support projects, from decades of service to passionate primary and secondary school students, the winners showcase the incredible and varied forms that service can take.
“Volunteering is like being with another human being through good and bad. There is an indescribable joy when I see light in the eyes of someone who has stopped believing that there is hope. It is participating in many miracles every day.”
– Gabriela, Volunteer at St Ignatius Parish
What we do
Inspire
parishioners and people from all walks of life to share their gifts and talents in loving service for the good of the parish or wider community.
Connect
people who want to volunteer with parishes, charities and social action projects who are looking for volunteers. We do this through events like volunteering fairs, through this website and networking.
Support
volunteers and volunteering in the diocese and wider community, including training, resources and recognition.
Have Your Say: Volunteering in London
A London Vision and Action Plan for Volunteering is currently being developed in a London-wide collaborative process.
The Draft ‘London Vision & Action Plan for Volunteering’ is now live and open for consultation until January 24th 2025. The report can be found on the London’s Lifelines website via the button below and you can give feedback before the final version is published. Find out more here.
Complete the survey to help improve volunteering across London:
Meet the Team

Resources for parishes, charities and volunteers
On our resources page you will find a collection of video recordings, website links and downloads.
Volunteering News
Social Apostolate spreads joy in Stamford Hill
Caritas Westminster is delighted to share a recent video from our friends at Social Apostolate,…
Hitchin Pantry Volunteer awarded by North Herts Council
Caritas Westminster is delighted to share that David Whittaker, a volunteer at Hitchin Pantry, was…
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events for the Caritas Volunteer Service. Click here to see all Caritas Westminster events
Safeguarding
Caritas Volunteer Service follows the Safeguarding Procedures of the Diocese of Westminster.
Contact Us
020 7798 9045
Caritas Volunteer Service
Vaughan House
46 Francis Street
London SW1P 1QN