Get involved
We want people to live happy, ethical lives, and we work for a tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail. Whether you want to support people in need, meet like-minded people, or get stuck in with something new, there’s a place for you.
1,000+humanist volunteers and professionals in our network
We’re a small charity with just over 30 people on staff. Our impact is immense thanks to the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
Humanists are changing lives every day
Leading humanist ceremonies, supporting people leaving high-control religious groups, organising local meetups, promoting tolerance, getting humanism into education, and offering a listening ear through life’s most difficult moments. Where would you like to start?
Support people
Be there for people at the most important moments of their lives.
Become a pastoral carer
Humanist pastoral carers help people in hospitals, hospices, prisons, universities, and the military, by offering a kind, listening ear during difficult times.
Train to be a humanist pastoral carer
Be part of Faith to Faithless
We support people who are making, or who have made, the decision to leave a high-control religious environment. Our volunteers sit at the heart of our work.
Volunteer with Faith to Faithless
Conduct humanist ceremonies
Become a highly trained and professional humanist celebrant, accredited to conduct non-religious weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies.
Train to be a humanist celebrantShare humanism
Help young people and communities understand humanism as a lived, non-religious approach to life.
Speak at schools
Train as a humanist school speaker and have a positive impact on young people’s lives by enhancing their understanding of humanism as a lived, non-religious approach to life.
Become a humanist school speaker
Support humanism in RE
A balanced, objective approach to religion and belief education is essential. Humanists on their local RE committees make sure this happens, and that humanism is in classrooms.
Join your local RE committee
Promote tolerance and understanding
Through our dialogue network, we speak with people from religious communities to develop mutual understanding and promote tolerance. This is more important than ever.
Join our dialogue networkConnect and campaign
Meet like-minded people near you and take action on the issues humanists care about.
Join your local humanist group
Connect with like-minded people, attend interesting events, support local humanist activism, and make new friends through Humanists UK local groups. You could also start a group!
Find your local humanist group
Stand up for the planet
Humanist Climate Action is a volunteer-led network campaigning for action on climate change and promoting low-carbon, ethical, and sustainable lifestyles.
Join Humanist Climate Action
Campaign with us
Add your voice to our campaigns for a fairer, more tolerant society, from assisted dying and humanist marriage to inclusive schools.
Take actionNot sure where you fit?
From leading on social media to coordinating Pride events, there are many more volunteering roles. Whatever your skills, interests, or availability, there’s likely to be one where you can make a real difference.
Questions about volunteering?
We’d love to have you on board. Email volunteers@humanists.uk or info@humanists.uk and we’ll help you find your place.