Welcome to the BCU Volunteering Bulletin!
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Here you will find all the volunteering opportunities currently listed with our programme. Many different activities and roles are available throughout the year with a range of commitments, from short term, one-off projects to more long-term, regular opportunities. Make sure you are signed into ICity as most of the roles are accessed through our portal system.
This bulletin is divided into different categories depending on the nature of the opportunity, so you can either scroll down or click on the below links to find those suited to the areas you are interested in:
Looking to gain experience in a particular area?
Whatever your skills, passions, interests and goals, the Volunteering team at BCU can help you find the right opportunity. Offering a tailored service, we work to source roles that are relevant to your degree or career prospects. For further guidance, book an appointment with Sam here or email volunteering@bcu.ac.uk.
We love to hear about your volunteering experiences so let us know if you have started volunteering! Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: BCUVolunteering | Twitter: @BcuVolunteering | Instagram: volunteering_bcu
Did you know you can also record volunteering activities and hours to go towards your Graduate+ award? Click on the relevant links depending on the hours you want to record: Bronze (Explore & Register) Silver (50 hours) Gold (100 Hours) Platinum (150 hours) Please note, you will need to be logged in to access the page. If you have any questions you can email graduate+@bcu.ac.uk
Health, Care & Support Work
Listening Volunteer
We provide a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run by students, for students!
GINA Volunteer Ambassador
Support individuals subjected to sexual violence & abuse, develop new skills & enhance your CV as a GINA Ambassador!
Volunteer Translator
Could you use your translating skills to help support survivors of modern slavery?
Volunteer Adviser
Talk to clients over the phone, face to face, or online to explore what problems they've come for help with and help them take action to resolve them!
Listening Volunteer
Birmingham Samaritans is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team of dedicated listening volunteers!
Dementia Carers Hub Volunteer
Could you support weekly groups for people with dementia and their carers?
Activity Assistant
Help people living with brain injuries with activities such as education, cognition, social skills, computing, crafts and more!
Shout Volunteer
At Shout 85258, our trained Shout Volunteers are invaluable and at the heart of everything we do. They are often the first person our texters have spoken to about how they are feeling. They will work to take someone in distress to a calmer place by using our conversation model and skills they're taken through in our online training.
Community Engagement Volunteer
Our Community Engagement Volunteers help us ensure that we enable every community across Birmingham to feedback on their experiences of using Health and Social Care services.
Doing Things Differently Volunteer
Support blind and visually impaired adults to safely engage in their chosen activities!
Groups and Activities Volunteer
Would you like to help the SVI team to run groups and activities like trips out, social groups and members’ meetings?
Listening Volunteer
We need volunteers from all walks of life to support community members with mental health problems!
Education & Young People
Saturday Club Volunteer - Sandwell
We would like support with activities such as games, puzzles, arts and crafts, experiments, cookery and sensory play!
ThinkTank Visitor Support Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about early years education, play work and helping young children and families to actively discover the world around them!
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery- Visitor Support Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about early years education, play work and helping young children and families to actively discover the world around them!
Building Connections Volunteer Befriender
Could you help young people develop skills to manage their emotions around loneliness, build their confidence and self-esteem?
Are you passionate about history and making a positive impact on young minds? The West Midlands Police Museum invites you to be become an Education Volunteer!
Online Volunteer Tutor
Tutor a young person aged 14-18, online, one hour a week in term-time Autumn 2023- Summer 2024 to support them with their academic studies.
Literacy Support Volunteer (Crewmate)
Help develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children who are falling behind in class!
You're Cherished CIC Course Leader
We offer mentoring, school courses, Blossom and Roar groups, workshops and events in Primary and Secondary schools!
Volunteer Online Tutor
We are looking for volunteers across all subject areas at both GCSE and A-Level. We only require a commitment of an hour per week and we provide all the training that you need!
Speak Out Stay Safe
Visit local schools twice a month and deliver Speak Out Stay Safe workshops to primary school pupils!
Childline Volunteer Counsellor
As a Childline volunteer you'll be there for young people when they feel they have no one else to turn to, by giving a regular shift of up to 4 hours each week at our Birmingham.
Volunteer Tutor
Support pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in English or Maths!
Radio Lollipop Ward Visiting Volunteer
Being a Ward Visiting Volunteer involves lots of exciting activities such as crafts, interactive play, fundraising activities and presenting live radio programmes!
Creative, Design & Media
Shelanu Studio Assistant
Could you support Craftspace with their jewellery craft workshops for individuals and groups of all ages?
Fashion Retail Volunteer
Could you take donated gems and turn them into stunning outfits to fight fast fashion?
Creative Arts Volunteer
Could you help deliver workshops based around music and the arts to encourage creativity and an engagement with the arts?
Visual Merchandiser
Do you have a passion for fashion and a flair for all things fabulous? We’re looking for creative volunteer window dressers and floor displays to help promote our fantastic donations at our Harborne Superstore!
Volunteer Dresser/ Stylist
Smart Works Birmingham is one of 8 centres UK wide and has supported over 2600 women into employment since August 2016. We provide free interview clothing and training for women with a confirmed job interview coming up.
Volunteer Outreach Assistant
You will be joining a wider community of people and organisations who make sure Smart Works can help as many clients as possible. We will offer hands-on experience within a charity to develop skills and knowledge that will enhance your CV and build up professional contacts and networks
Sport, Events & one-off volunteering
Sports Assistant
Could you provide assistance in sports sessions for young people?
Selly Oak Hospice Christmas Fete
Join our team for a day of festive fun on 23rd November! We're looking for volunteers to help with a variety of stalls and activities, including Santa’s elves, art & craft stalls and more.
Celebrate Your Star –Volunteer Birmingham
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our Christmas concert on 7th December a memorable and heartwarming event.
Sports and Games volunteer
Do you have a passion for sport? Could you help adults with learning disabilities access and enjoy sport and physical activity?
Walking Netball Volunteer
Could you help older people in Great Barr stay fit with our walking netball group?
Charity Champion
Help champion and advocate the work and services that Deafblind UK offers and raise awareness of dual sensory loss engaging with local groups and organisations!
Young Lives vs Cancer Speaker
By becoming a Young Lives vs Cancer Speaker you’ll be giving your time to represent the charity in your local community; to be our voice, and to assist with fundraising and awareness raising activities near you.
Law, Crime & Politics
It's a Penalty Student Ambassador
As a Student Ambassador, you’ll support us to achieve our mission of ending abuse, exploitation and human trafficking.
West Midlands Police Cadet Leader
Support young people to learn more about policing and get involved in their community!
Business, Marketing & Fundraising
Receptionist Volunteer
Volunteer Administrator
Gain key admin experience with Midland Langar Seva Society!
Money Advice Volunteer/ Administration Assistant
Could you provide crucial admin support for the Money Advice Service?
Cash Desk Operator Volunteer (Blackheath Superstore)
We're looking for cash handling and visitor support at our Blackheath Superstore!
Volunteer Administrator
Could you provide key admin support to Acorn's People Team?
Retail Support Volunteer (Thinktank)
We would like support to assist our staff in the stockroom and shop.
Administration Volunteer
Could you provide key admin support for Bethel Health and Healing network?
Volunteer Administration Assistant
We provide various services and support for older people, including social activities, advice on health and well-being, and assistance with benefits- could you provide admin support at our head office?
Volunteer Stock and Sales Assistant
As a Stock & Sales Assistant you will help the shop management team create a well-presented shop where customers get great service!
Shop Floor Assistant
Shop Floor Assistant volunteers welcome our customers and help keep our shop looking tidy and inviting!
Office Volunteer
Could you provide crucial support to the Headway office administration team?
Retail Volunteer
Gain retail experience by supporting Acorns Children's Hospice at their Blackheath and Erdington charity shops!
Sales Floor Volunteer
Help greet customers, helping them find the items they’re looking for and answering their questions!
Telephone and Administration Volunteer
Be the first point of contact for customers, helping them with any phone or face-to-face enquiries!
Fundraising Engager
Help support local events and represent Young Lives vs Cancer in your local community!
Heritage, Conservation & Environment
Inventory Volunteer - RAF Museum Stafford
See inside our Collections storage facility - closed to the public - and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility!
Activities and Events Volunteer
Could you provide key support at various events and activities taking place across our sites throughout a year?
Curatorial Team Volunteer - Oral History
Could you help transcribe a rich collection of community oral histories gathered from across the West Midlands?
Museum Volunteer
Do you have an enthusiasm for museums and policing heritage? Check out this role with the Police Museum!
IT, Tech & Science
Digital Workshop Volunteer
Could you use your skills to help individuals with learning disabilities develop digital literacy, grow in confidence, and create meaningful content?
Climate Ed Workshop Facilitator
Deliver workshops in primary schools about climate change/carbon footprints and inspire the children to start taking action on climate change!
Digital Champions Volunteer
Work with older people to offer them personalised support to overcome the barriers they are facing to getting online and to improve their digital skills and confidence!
Volunteering Days
If you don't have much time or would like a more flexible way to volunteer, you can join your BCU Volunteering team's one-off volunteering days and spend a few hours helping out in the local community!
Tuesday 3rd December- Tree Planting
Thursday 12th December- Springfield Project Community Cafe
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