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 BCU 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
Volunteer Outreach Assistant
We provide free interview clothing and training for women with a confirmed job interview coming up.
Admin Volunteer
Our Admin Volunteers play a vital role in the delivery of the Smart Works service through answering telephone enquiries, booking our clients in for appointments and processing vital client data.
Peer Advisor/Digital Navigator
We are looking for volunteers to help individuals to access support, complete forms and build confidence using digital services!
Activities & Engagement Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer to support a small, friendly dementia support group for people living with dementia and their carers!
Information and Advice Volunteer
We looking for volunteers to help provide key support in helping older people fill out benefit application forms!
Evening Social Activities Volunteer
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers for our busy and chatty evening social groups in Weoley Castle.
Listening Volunteer
As a listening volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of those struggling with emotional distress, loneliness, or suicidal thoughts.
Activity Assistant
Support activities for people affected by brain injury- including education, cognition, social skills, computing, crafts and more!
Volunteer Ambassador
GINA has lots of roles supporting women affected by sexual violence & abuse
Helpline & Webchat Support Volunteer
The telephone helpline and online webchat services provide essential support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
RSVP Ambassador
RSVP are looking to recruit a strong team of Volunteer Ambassadors who are passionate about supporting survivors within the Birmingham and Solihull area!
Information & Advice Volunteer (Reception/Admin)
We are looking for volunteers to support people over the age of 50 from across Birmingham and Sandwell!
Information and Advice Volunteer (Form Filling)
We are looking for volunteers to help older people to complete welfare benefit applications and other types of documentation!
Warehouse Assistant volunteer
Can you help reduce food waste and sort food donations ready to go out to people in need in the local area?
Education & Young People
Classroom and Community Mentor Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to provide classroom support with activities, helping learners develop their Maths and English skills!
Voluntary Admin Support
We're looking for an admin support volunteer to help us facilitate adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted.
Children's Residential Project Group Leader
We're looking for a Residential Project Group leader to help us facilitate adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted.
Children's Residential Project Kitchen Crew
We're looking for a kitchen volunteer to help us facilitate adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted.
Children's Residential Project Driver
We're looking for drivers to facilitate adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted.
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!
Learning Team Volunteer - Thinktank
Birmingham Museums Trust is looking for Learning Team Volunteers to assist with school programs, delivering workshops and shows to school groups ranging from Early Years to A-level!
Visitor Support Volunteer
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are looking for volunteers to help young children and families to actively discover the world around them!
Children & Young People Volunteer- Shropshire Hills
We're looking for volunteers to inspire the next generation of enthusiasts, who aren’t afraid to get muddy or let their passion for nature shine through!
Literacy Champion Volunteer
The National Literacy Trust empowers volunteer Literacy Champions to support their community by inspiring the people around them to engage with reading, writing, speaking and listening!
Children’s Play Scheme Helper Volunteer (Weoley Castle)
Could you help support children and young people with disabilities to take part in creative and fun activities?
Education Guide
Our education visits are some of the best opportunities to engage with the children and young people of the city!
Online Tutor Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to help under-resourced pupils develop the confidence and skills they need to achieve their goals through 1 hour a week of free 1-to-1, online tutoring!
Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual Crewmate)
Help develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children who are falling behind in class!
Speak Out Stay Safe
Visit local schools twice a month and deliver Speak Out Stay Safe workshops to primary school pupils!
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
Volunteer Dresser/ Stylist
We provide free interview clothing and training for women with a confirmed job interview coming up. Dressing volunteers help our clients find the right clothes for their interview.
Community Engagement Volunteer
Could you help our Marketing and Community Action team raise awareness of our Neighbourhood Futures festival?
Social Media and Marketing
We are looking for social media and marketing support for the Birmingham Disability Festival!
Volunteer Stage Assistant
Be a backstage hero at the Birmingham Disability Festival!
Volunteer Photographer Assistant
Love photography? Help capture the fun at our events! Be a Volunteer Assistant Photographer.
Volunteer Stage Crew
Be part of the magic behind the scenes at the Birmingham Disability Festival!
Arts at Home Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to deliver our "Arts at Home" sessions in residential care homes!
Performing Arts Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to assist in delivering drama, theatre, movement and performance-based activities!
Creative Arts Volunteer
We need volunteers to assist our team in delivering workshops based around music and the arts to enrich citizens’ lives and help encouraging creativity and an engagement with the arts across the region.
Arts, Crafts & Gardening Activities Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our friendly arts and crafts groups at our community centre in Weoley Castle.
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 Seamstress/ Tailor
Could you spare a couple of hours a week to support your local hospice charity?
We're looking for volunteers to help give some items extra TLC or even turn them into something else to help raise money!
Media/Vinyl Specialist
Do you know who Elvis was? Have you heard of Led Zeppelin? Can you sing along to the Spice Girls?
If you answered yes, we need your help as a Media/Vinyl Specialist!
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
Vegan Community Advocate
We are looking for volunteers to help with vegan outreach at a range of community events!
Solihull Race for Life Volunteer- 14th June 2026
Help Cancer Research UK at Solihull Race for Life with a range of roles, including events volunteers and course marshals!
Birmingham Pretty Muddy Event Volunteer- Saturday 11th July
Help Cancer Research UK with a range of roles, including events volunteers and course marshals!
Shine Night Walk Birmingham Event Volunteer- 4th September
Help Cancer Research UK with a range of roles, including events volunteers and course marshals!
Sandwell Pretty Muddy Event Volunteer – 13 June 2026
Help Cancer Research UK with a range of roles, including events volunteers and course marshals!
Safe in Sport Event Volunteer
Our Safe in Sport Event Volunteers attend events in their local area and help children, young people and their families understand what safe sport and physical activity looks like and what to do if they have concerns!
Safe in Sport Insights Volunteer
Our Insights Volunteers do vital work helping us to carry out online research and measure safeguarding culture in sports organisations!
Festival Supporter
Can you support our annual Neighbourhood Festival and help us to raise awareness about climate change, environment, wellbeing and green spaces in the city?
Volunteer Event Marshall
Be a Volunteer Marshal at the Birmingham Disability Festival and keep things fun for everyone. If you're a people person with a knack for keeping things organized, this role might be a perfect fit for you!
Volunteer Event Assistant
We're looking for key event support for the Birmingham Disability Festival on Saturday 4th July!
Volunteer Greeter and Usher
Be our event ambassador at the Birmingham Disability Festival! Help and make it a blast for everyone.
Volunteer Event Moderator
Love talking and keeping things lively? Be a Volunteer Moderator at the Birmingham Disability Festival! Help discussions flow at our events.
Volunteer Registration and Check-In Staff
Welcome volunteers with a smile! Be our Registration & Check-In whiz - keep things organized for our awesome volunteers!
Exercise Class Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to support with our exercise classes for older people!
Wellbeing Walking Group Assistant Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to help support health, fitness and wellbeing within our older community as well as guiding meaningful conversation!
Parkride Inclusive Cycling Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy being active, to support at our inclusive cycling sessions for people across the West Midlands!
Law, Crime & Politics
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!
Advisor Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to shadow and support senior trained advisers/caseworkers (OISC) who give advice to our clients!
Museum Volunteer
West Midlands Police Museum is looking for volunteers for Engager and Retail and Admissions roles for weekends!
Volunteer Befriender
Our volunteers are matched with a person in prison who they write to once a fortnight.
West Midlands Police Cadet Leader
Support young people to learn more about policing and get involved in their community!
Business, Marketing & Fundraising
Fundraising Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to help support our BCWA Fundraising Team!
Telephone & Administration Volunteer
Could you provide key admin support at our West Bromwich store?
Cash Desk Volunteer- West Bromwich
Could you be the friendly face of your local British Heart Foundation shop? You will be processing sales through the till as a volunteer cashier, talking to customers and thanking every donor - helping us continue to fund life saving research.
Online Lister volunteer
Online selling is a fast growing and exciting way to retail in the digital age, so if you would like to get involved in this, come join us at your local BHF shop!
Warehouse Volunteer
We need Warehouse Volunteers to keep our stock moving from the van to the warehouse and sales floor!
Sales Floor Volunteer- West Bromwich
Help provide invaluable support in the running of the shop!
Information & Advice Volunteer (Reception/Admin)
We are looking for key admin support in our Information and Advice team helping to support older people!
Volunteer Administrator
Age UK Birmingham are looking for key admin support in the office!
Administrator Volunteer
Could you provide key admin support for clients at the Refugee and Migrant Centre?
Volunteer Admin Assistant
Help us ensure surplus food doesn’t go to waste and support communities across the Midlands!
Volunteer Sorting Coordinator
We are looking for volunteers to help sort and manage donations for our charity shops!
Volunteer Shop Assistant
We're looking for volunteers to provide key retail support in our charity shops!
Money Advice Volunteer
We're looking for a volunteer to help our Money Advice team who give information and advice around Welfare Benefits and Debts!
Community Fundraising Group Volunteer
Would you like the opportunity to volunteer raising awareness and funds for the thousands of people affected by dual sensory loss in the UK?
Book Shop Assistant Volunteer
Acorns Children’s Hospice is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Superstore which includes a book shop and we need you!
Retail Volunteer- Harborne
We are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Harborne Superstore!
Heritage, Conservation & Environment
Heritage Interpreter- Aston Hall
Birmingham Museums are looking for volunteers to provide a brilliant experience to visitors and share their knowledge and passion with the public!
Heritage Interpreter- Blakesley Hall
Birmingham Museums are looking for volunteers to provide a brilliant experience to visitors and share their knowledge and passion with the public!
Garden Volunteer - Blakesley Hall
Birmingham Museums Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep the garden looking beautiful and to share their knowledge and passion with the public!
Visitor Welcome Volunteer- Shropshire Hills
Visitor Welcome Volunteers provide a helpful and friendly service so that each visitor has an enjoyable and memorable visit!
House Experience Volunteer- Dudmaston Hall
At Dudmaston you will reveal its history, stories and surprises against the backdrop of an ancient family home, with an eclectic collection of modern art!
Visitor Welcome Volunteer - Dudmaston Hall
Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome!
Bookshop Volunteer- Dudmaston Hall
Our bookshop volunteers help the National Trust raise funds for dedicated conservation at Dudmaston Hall!
Heritage Guide
Help offer heritage tours to a wide range of visitors, and groups!
Welcomer Volunteer
Could you provide that first smile and warm greeting to all visitors of the cathedral?
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!
IT, Tech & Science
Digital Health Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers to help with older people in group sessions to develop their digital skills and confidence online.
Visitor Support Volunteer
The Think Tank Science Museum is looking for volunteers to help young children and families to actively discover the world around them!
Object Cataloguing Volunteer
Birmingham Museums Trust are looking for Object Cataloguing volunteers to assist with research and cataloguing of Thinktank Science Museum's object handling collection.
RAF Museum Stafford Inventory Volunteer
Help us maintain our record of the Royal Air Force collection, ready for our move to the RAF Museum Cosford!
Cyber Champion
Cyber Champions is an exciting not-for-profit organisation that delivers digital literacy and cyber safety workshops to school pupils!
Climate Ambassador
We're looking for Student Climate Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of Climate Warriors to take empowered and positive action for the future of the planet!
Intro to Digital Volunteer
Could you provide key support for Intro to Digital course for learners who are new to coding?
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!
Volunteering Days and Events
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!
Wednesday 27th May- Canal and River Trust Clean Up
Come and lend a hand looking after the canal space next to campus. This is a great way to to have fun and meet new people, all while looking after the local environment!
Friday 12th June
Karis Baby Bank is a provision for families with newborns and infants who are facing hardship which means they need help with essentials for their baby. Come along and spend a few hours helping to sort donations at the Baby Bank ready to go out to people in need!
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