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 hours to spare!

• 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

Sense Holidays are full of fun activities and different experiences. Volunteer on a Sense Holiday and support a disabled child, young person or adult with multi-sensory impairments or complex communication needs, as they try new things, make friends and enjoy a break away from home.

• CommitmentOne-off Project, Multiple Days a Week
• Activity TypesEvents, Health and Social Care, Sport and Leisure, Working with Children

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Problem solving

We are looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. You will be working with the team to design graphics for things like posters and social media. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their experience in the field of graphic design.

• CommitmentOne-off Project, Flexible, Ongoing Project
• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Campaigning and Fundraising, Events, People and Community

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Application of Information Technology
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

Running cooking sessions, leading a team of volunteers to create a three-course meal in a limited timeframe, using surplus food that would have otherwise gone to waste. You'll ensure the team are following the food safety guidelines, induct new volunteers, and communicate with volunteers and other leaders to ensure the session is running smoothly.

• Activity TypesCrisis and Poverty, People and Community, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Ongoing Project

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Problem solving

You'll be running your project's front of house. You'll help create a warm, friendly atmosphere that will make both volunteers and guests want to return each week. You'll be leading your team to set the dining area, greet and welcome the guests, and serve the food.

• Activity TypesCrisis and Poverty, People and Community, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Ongoing Project

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Problem solving

Momentum is a registered charity providing training and support programmes throughout the UK and Ireland for people with disabilities. We are looking for volunteers with maturity (minimum age 18), enthusiasm and commitment who can relate well to people on a one to one basis. As clients respond well to continuity of support we wish to recruit people who have a minimum of 6 months to offer. This is also important due to the ongoing training offered which enables volunteers to work most effectively with clients. We understand that most people only have several hours a week to spend on voluntary work. Therefore the minimum time commitment per week is 6 hours. If you are in a position to offer a greater time commitment then this is welcomed. Previous work with people with a disability is not essential for this type of voluntary work. What is important is that you have good interpersonal skills, have an understanding of other people’s needs and feelings and are able to use your initiative. We are looking for individuals who are reliable and responsible and who demonstrate a positive attitude towards disability. There are two main areas in which volunteers at Momentum are involved: Centre Based Activities Volunteers can provide additional support in tutor led sessions to clients with individual needs or carry out supervised one to one sessions to address clients’ specific areas of need. Community Based Activities Volunteers can also assist by marketing the service around the community; this could be at organised events or floor walking with relevant services.

• Activity TypesAdvice/Guidance, Campaigning and Fundraising, Education and Training, Health and Social Care, People and Community
• CommitmentFlexible

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