Have a look on http://www.do-it.org/. This is a website run by volunteer centres across England. You can put in your area/post code and your interests and it will provide you a list of opportunities and organisations. The site is not always updated regularly but it is pretty efficient. The Salvation Army runs soup kitchens for the homeless so you might want to get in touch with them. The British Red Cross also has a number of projects focused on youth/community work. They also provide free training for all their volunteers so there are additional benefits. Good luck, Sophie