There are plenty of different volunteering opportunities with Cancer Research UK in Birmingham. From fundraising, campaigning in your local area through to helping out at a local event there are lots of different ways to get involved, meet people in your local area and make a difference!

• CommitmentOne-off Project, Flexible, Multiple Days a Week, Ongoing Project, Weekly commitment
• Activity TypesCampaigning and Fundraising, Events

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Communication and Literacy

We have over 45 volunteering groups here at the Guild, which are all led by students. These are great opportunities to meet new people and have some fun whilst developing activities in the community or campaigning for a number of causes. To get involved got to https://www.guildofstudents.com/studentgroups/find-groups/ and check out the 'Community Volunteering' and 'Campaigning and Fundraising' tabs!

• Activity TypesCampaigning and Fundraising, Conservation and Environment, Crisis and Poverty, Education and Training, Events, Health and Social Care, Human Rights and Justice, International Opportunities, People and Community, Sport and Leisure, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Multiple Days a Week, Ongoing Project, Weekly commitment

From handing out Chocolate at the Chocolate 5K to registering people at the Midsummer Night’s Walk to cheering on runners at the Birmingham Half Marathon, there are lots of exciting events you can volunteer for here at the Hospice. This volunteer role is ideal for individuals who only have a few

• CommitmentOne-off Project, Flexible
• Activity TypesEvents

• Teamwork
• Business and Customer Awareness

From collecting at supermarkets, music gigs, to busy high streets and sport grounds – this role helps to generate much-needed funds for the Hospice. This role is ideal for individuals who can only volunteer on an ad-hoc basis, with collections happening throughout various times in the year.

• CommitmentOne-off Project, Flexible
• Activity TypesCampaigning and Fundraising

• Teamwork
• Communication and Literacy

Attending supporter fundraising events from gig nights to dinner parties providing cheque presentations and thank you talks, you will develop your communication skills in a wide range of settings. You will be the face of the Hospice spreading the message of the free services the Hospice provides.

• CommitmentFlexible, Ongoing Project
• Activity TypesCampaigning and Fundraising, Events

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy

You will experience a varied role from organising quizzes to holding Christmas fayres in aid of raising funds for the Hospice. This exciting role enables you to plan and promote events as well as make friends and work as part of a team along the way.

• CommitmentFlexible, Ongoing Project
• Activity TypesCampaigning and Fundraising, Events

• Teamwork
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

helping our varied events programme work smoothly for our visitors. From Potato Day to 1940s weekends. You could be car park attending, meeting/greeting visitors, preparing signage, clearing up, selling tickets or helping develop the event ideas..

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Conservation and Environment, Education and Training, Events, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management

We are looking for highly-skilled Volunteer Dance Teachers to facilitate accessible dance sessions for people with learning disabilities. If you are reliable and enthusiastic with qualifications in any form of dance, we would love to hear from you!

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Education and Training, Health and Social Care, Sport and Leisure
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy

Midland Mencap’s Play Scheme and Short Breaks Service operates from the Enterprise Hub in Weoley Castle and gives children with additional needs the chance to make friends and try out a variety of activities. If you are energetic with brilliant interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you!

• Activity TypesHealth and Social Care, Sport and Leisure, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

A great opportunity to volunteer in a friendly, person-centred team providing leisure and social activities for adults with learning disabilities. Tasks include chatting to people, joining in with a range of activities and helping to set up and tidy away.

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Events, People and Community, Sport and Leisure
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving