Wanting to help is one thing; knowing where to put that energy is another. Across Britain, ordinary people are giving their time to Palestine every week – teaching English online, packing fundraising stalls, writing to MPs, sorting donations, and standing with local groups. You do not need to travel, and you do not need to be an expert. This guide sets out honest, practical ways to volunteer for Palestine from the UK, including how to work directly with us and how to get involved with established British organisations.
Start a conversation with us
If you have time, a skill, or an idea and you are not sure where it fits, tell us. We can point you toward the work that suits you best – whether that is writing, research, outreach, or helping behind the scenes.
Why volunteering matters
Solidarity is not only about money. Campaigns, humanitarian charities, and community groups run on people: the person who staffs the stall, the one who keeps the mailing list tidy, the volunteer who translates a leaflet or films a talk. These are the quiet jobs that keep a movement alive between the headlines. Giving your time also builds something donations cannot – a network of informed, connected people who can keep speaking up long after a news cycle moves on.
Whatever you choose, the most useful thing you can do is commit to something small and sustainable rather than promising more than you can give. An hour a week, done reliably, is worth more to most organisations than a burst of enthusiasm that fades.
Ways to help from home – no travel needed
Most people picture volunteering as something you do abroad. In reality, the majority of useful work happens from a kitchen table in the UK. If you have a laptop and a few spare hours, you can contribute straight away.
- Raise awareness honestly. Share verified information, correct misinformation calmly, and point people toward reputable sources rather than rumour.
- Write to those in power. Contact your MP, your local council, and your pension fund. Polite, specific letters carry weight, especially in numbers.
- Fundraise in your community. A bake sale, a sponsored walk, a supper club, or a workplace collection all add up.
- Offer a skill. Design, translation, accountancy, photography, admin, social media, and web work are all in constant demand.
- Buy and gift thoughtfully. Supporting Palestinian makers keeps craft traditions alive; our guide to buying an authentic keffiyeh is a good place to begin.
Prefer to give financially rather than in time? Our separate guide on the best ways to donate for Gaza, the West Bank, and Palestine explains how to make sure your money reaches the people who need it.
UK organisations you can get involved with
Alongside working with us, it is well worth connecting with established British organisations. Each has a different focus, so pick the one whose work matches what you care about most. The table below is a quick overview; the sections beneath it give more detail.
| Organisation | Main focus | How you can help |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Solidarity Campaign | Grassroots campaigning | Join a local branch, lobby, leaflet, staff stalls |
| Medical Aid for Palestinians | Health and medical aid | Fundraise, take on challenges, medical volunteering |
| Amos Trust | Human rights and events | Office and event help, supper clubs, sponsored challenges |
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)
PSC is one of the largest Palestine campaigning organisations in Britain, and its local branches are the backbone of its work. You do not have to be a national member to attend a branch meeting, so it is an easy first step: turn up, listen, and find out what is happening in your area. Branches organise talks, stalls, letter-writing, and peaceful demonstrations, and they always need people to help run them. You can find your nearest branch and other ways to take part through the PSC Get Involved and local branches pages.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
MAP is a UK-registered charity focused on the health and dignity of Palestinians. For volunteers, the most accessible routes are fundraising and community events – taking on a physical challenge, hosting an event, or organising a collection. MAP also runs a medical volunteer network with remote and in-person opportunities for qualified healthcare professionals, though these are understandably selective and depend on current conditions on the ground. Their How to Help page lists what is open at any given time.
Amos Trust
Amos Trust is a small human rights organisation that has worked alongside Palestinian partners for more than three decades. It is a good fit if you enjoy hands-on, creative volunteering: helping at concerts, festivals, and events, offering a particular skill, hosting a supper club, or taking part in sponsored walking, running, and cycling challenges. They are open about welcoming whatever time you can give, from minutes to months. See their volunteer page to get started.
Volunteering with your local community
Some of the most effective work in recent years has come from small, local groups rather than national bodies. Neighbourhood campaigns across Britain have organised petitions, community meetings, and awareness events, and several have successfully pressed their councils on ethical investment. These groups thrive on volunteers who can door-knock, cook for meetings, run outreach, or simply keep turning up.
The appeal is not only political. Organisers often describe their meetings as warm, sociable spaces – a welcome antidote to isolation, and a place to meet people who share your values. If a national organisation feels too large to start with, a local group is often the friendliest doorway in.
Volunteering on the ground
Travelling to Palestine to volunteer – teaching English, joining the olive harvest, or taking part in educational tours – has long been a meaningful form of solidarity. Programmes such as those coordinated through UNIPAL and olive-harvest placements have introduced many British volunteers to Palestinian life and lasting friendships.
Travel to the region carries real safety, access, and legal considerations, and conditions change quickly. Always check current UK government travel advice, speak directly to the programme organisers, and never rely on out-of-date information before making plans.
PSC maintains a directory of visit and volunteer programmes on its Visit Palestine page, and a wider list of British charities and campaign groups on its UK organisations page. Both are useful starting points for research.
Volunteer safely and effectively
A little care makes your effort count for more and protects everyone involved. Before you commit, keep these principles in mind:
- Check the organisation. In the UK, confirm a charity’s registration and accounts through the Charity Commission before giving time or money.
- Be realistic. Offer what you can genuinely sustain. Reliability matters more than grand promises.
- Protect your data and your safety. Be sensible about what you share online, and follow each group’s guidance at public events.
- Stay accurate. Sharing the truth, checked against reliable sources, does more good than spreading unverified claims.
Ready to take the first step?
You do not have to work all of this out alone. Whether you can spare an hour a month or want to take on something bigger, get in touch and we will help you find a role that fits your time and skills.
References
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Get Involved. Available at: https://palestinecampaign.org/get-involved/
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Local Branches. Available at: https://palestinecampaign.org/get-involved/branches/
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Visit Palestine. Available at: https://palestinecampaign.org/get-involved/visit/
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign – UK-based charities and campaign organisations. Available at: https://palestinecampaign.org/uk-based-charities-campaign-organisations/
- Medical Aid for Palestinians – How to Help. Available at: https://www.map.org.uk/how-to-help/
- Amos Trust – Volunteer. Available at: https://amostrust.org/support-us/volunteer
