Volunteering is a great way to enhance your University experience. It's a great way to make new friends and become part of the local community as well as developing new skills and experiences which will look great on your CV when you start job hunting.
There are a wide range of opportunities to get involved. These range from activities that support other students and improve the University community as a result, through to getting involved in charities and not for profit organisations in the wider community outside of campus.
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Stockport Food Shelter | Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Catering, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing | The Stockport Food Shelter project aims to provide a hot, healthy meal to residents at a homeless shelter for men in Stockport. We aim to provide... |
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The University of Manchester Students' Union | Club MFL Project Leader | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, International , Teaching, Training and Coaching | Are you studying French or Spanish and in your 2nd or 4th year? Do you enjoy the rewarding feeling of helping someone learn? This opportunity is for... |
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Student Action - The Closet | The Closet Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Business Management, Event Support, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Retail | The Closet strives to promote creativity & entrepreneurship by aiming to showcase anything from artwork to film & fashion. We aim to promote... |
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Dig Deep | Kilimanjaro Trek Team Member | Ongoing / Long term | Education, Human and Civil Rights, International | 2020 challenged you. 2021 will change you. Mount Kilimanjaro is the largest freestanding mountain in the world standing at 5,895m and the trek... |
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Student Action - The Burkhart Women's Centre | Burkhart Project Creative support volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Caring, Catering, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Mental Health, Older People | The Burkhart centre project is about providing creative support for the vulnerable women living at the Burkhart centre due to mental health... |
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ReachOut | Volunteer Mentor - 2020/21 | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People | Can you spare 1 1/2 hours a week next academic year to help a young person grow in character and attainment? The Projects ReachOut Club – One-to-... |
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VICTA | Online Science Fair for Visually Impaired Children & Young Adults | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Disability , Event Support, Science and Technology, Youth Work and Young People | We are developing an Online Science Fair for visually impaired children and young adults to coincide with British Science Week in March 2021. Science... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | RAG 24 hr Three Peaks Challenge Participant 2021! | Ongoing / Long term | Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices, Older People, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Are you a thrill seeker? Love challenging yourself? Then this role is for you! We are looking for a motivated, energetic team of like minded... |
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The Widows Empowerment Trust | Befriender | Ongoing / Long term | Health and Wellbeing, Older People | This role will directly help the widows and widowers who use The Widows Empowerment Trust for support in overcoming their bereavement. This role... |
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MACFEST | Videography | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Community Work, Heritage, Marketing, PR and Media | We bring communities from all across the world together and we need you to help us capture these beautiful moments. We are looking for people who... |
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MACFEST | Photography | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Heritage, Marketing, PR and Media | We bring communities from all across the world together and we need you to help us capture these beautiful moments. We are looking for people who... |
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MACFEST | Social Media | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Education, Event Support, Heritage, Marketing, PR and Media | MACFEST will be hosting over 50 events during our 2021 January festival. These events will be both online and in person. Social Media is an essential... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | RAG Machu Picchu Challenge Participant 2021! | Ongoing / Long term | Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International , Science and Technology, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Challenge Participant for the Machu Picchu Salkantay Trek, Summer 2021 is an incredible opportunity to take part in an amazing volunteering... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteering from Home: Post Pals | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Caring, Children, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing | Post Pals is a small charity run solely by volunteers who are dedicated to making seriously ill children and their siblings smile by the sending of... |
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Access All Areas - Reading Mentors | Reading Mentors Volunteer (In-Person) | Fixed / Short term | Children, Education, Teaching, Training and Coaching | As a volunteer, you will be partnered with 2-3 children each week and read with them. You will also be in charge of planning and implementing... |
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Medics In Primary Schools | Medics In Primary Schools; Volunteers Wanted! | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Children, Community Work, Education, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Science and Technology, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Medics In Primary Schools are a group of medical students who volunteer to teach primary school aged children first aid and recent medical advances.... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | RAG Challenge Leader Role 2021: Three Peaks Challenge! | Ongoing / Long term | Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Are you a thrill seeker? Love challenging yourself? Then this role is for you! We are looking for a motivating, inspiring individual with a passion... |
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North West Air Ambulance Charity | Retail Assistant - Wilmslow | Ongoing / Long term | Retail | Volunteers are at the heart of our charity - without volunteer support we simply wouldn’t exist. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and we... |
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North West Air Ambulance Charity | Retail Assistant - Hale | Ongoing / Long term | Retail | Volunteers are at the heart of our charity - without volunteer support we simply wouldn’t exist. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and we... |
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University of Manchester Students' Union Volunteering Team | Student Angels Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Event Support, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, LGBT+, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People | We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with our Student Angels project, organised by the Students’ Union in collaboration with Manchester City... |
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University of Manchester Students' Union Volunteering Team | Student Angels Shift Lead | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Event Support, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, LGBT+, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with our Student Angels project, organised by the Students’ Union in collaboration with Manchester City... |
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Ethnic Health Forum | Digital Champion - help us with developing our journey to becoming an online/ digital service provider. | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Culture, Counselling and Listening, Event Support, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Languages, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Race and Ethnicity, Research, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Help us develop an IT/ Digital Transformation of service. We need volunteers to assist with: * Developing an idea seeing through to piloting stage... |
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ACCA BHZ Connection | Webmaster | Fixed / Short term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Children, Community Work, Culture, Education, Event Support, Fundraising, Languages, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Trusteeship and Committee Work , Youth Work and Young People | * Due to the pandemic, this role will be completely online* We are looking for a webmaster to take charge of the organisation's website. The... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteering from Home: Missing Maps | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Community Work, Education, Homeless and Housing, Human and Civil Rights, International , IT, Research, Science and Technology | Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteering from Home: Instant Wild | Ongoing / Long term | Animals, Education, Environment and Gardening | Founded in 1826, Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a global conservation charity with a mission to conserve the planet's wildlife and their... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteering from Home: UN Online Volunteers | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Art and Design, Campaigning and Lobbying, Event Support, Health and Wellbeing, Research, Science and Technology, Teaching, Training and Coaching | The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to sustainable human development through volunteerism worldwide. Online volunteering allows... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteering from Home: Zooniverse | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Animals, Culture, Education, Environment and Gardening, Heritage, Human and Civil Rights, International , IT, Languages, Libraries, Museums, Research, Science and Technology | Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers — more than a... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | Manchester RAG Challenge Leader Role 2021: Machu Picchu Volunteering and Trek! | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Culture, Education, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International , Marketing, PR and Media, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Challenge Leader for the Machu Picchu Salkantay Trek, Summer 2021 is an incredible opportunity to lead, motivate and encourage a group of students on... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | RAG International Challenges Challenge Leader 2021: Kilamanjaro Trek! | Ongoing / Long term | Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International | The Challenge Leader will be responsible for motivating, inspiring and leading a team of students on a 9-16 day trek of Mount Kilimanjaro in Summer... |
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Noah's A.R.T. | Pet Connect Coronavirus Response | Ongoing / Long term | Animals, Art and Design, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older People | Noah’s A.R.T. is an animal-assisted therapy and wellbeing service. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we had to suspend most of our face-to-face... |
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Caritas Diocese of Salford | Online Refugee Conversation and Support | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International , Languages, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Teaching, Training and Coaching | The Caritas Education Project has been teaching English and Maths to refugees and asylum seekers for over three years. For the 2020/2021 academic... |
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Mustard Tree | Driver's Mate Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Driving, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Practical Work and DIY | As a Friend Of Mustard Tree, you are a wonderful person who is able to give up some of their time to support Mustard tree's current offer of... |
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Mustard Tree | Community Shop Support | Ongoing / Long term | Homeless and Housing, Older People, Retail | As a Friend Of Mustard Tree, you are a wonderful person who is able to give up some of their time to support Mustard tree's current offer of... |
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Mustard Tree | Help Desk Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Community Work, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Homeless and Housing, Older People | As a Friend Of Mustard Tree, you are a wonderful person who is able to give up some of their time to support Mustard tree's current offer of... |
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ACCA BHZ Connection | * BHZ Connection Ambassador in UK. | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Children, Community Work, Culture, Education, Event Support, Fundraising, Languages, Libraries, Music , Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Trusteeship and Committee Work , Youth Work and Young People | Student Ambassador: We are looking for committed student volunteers to create and run a Brazilian society in Manchester university. The aim of the... |
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Shout | Crisis Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health | This is an ongoing role that allows you to make a difference and support those in need of help at moments of mental health crisis. Totally on-line,... |
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City Of Manchester Scouts | Section Leaders – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Youth Work and Young People | Volunteer leaders and helpers are needed for awell attended and popular Scout group in South Manchester. We are looking for Leaders and helpers for... |
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International Society | Volunteer Teacher | Ongoing / Long term | Education, Languages, Teaching, Training and Coaching | Please note: all the language classes will take place online for at least the first semester. The International Society has up to 70 volunteer... |
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Home Community Cafe | Website support | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Community Work, IT | Home Community Cafe is a charitable social space located in Didsbury, Manchester. Our website is here: www.homecommunitycafe.org We are seeking a... |
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Home Community Cafe | Cafe Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Catering, Community Work, Event Support, Fundraising, LGBT+, Marketing, PR and Media, Older People, Religion, Trusteeship and Committee Work | Join the friendly team of volunteers at Home Community Cafe located in the heart of Didsbury Village on Barlow Moor Road. Roles for everyone: welcome... |
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The Widows Empowerment Trust | Bag packing 11 October 2020 | Fixed / Short term | Community Work, Event Support, Fundraising, Mental Health, Retail | We need volunteers to join us with our bag packing to support women who have experienced bereavement. This is to enable us to be able to pay our... |
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Nostalgia Trust | Social Media Marketing Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Culture, Heritage, Marketing, PR and Media, Older People, Research | iNostalgia is a small publishing company based in Manchester, which encompasses books, newspaper articles, social media, marketing, online publishing... |
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1st Great Moor Scout Group | Assistant Scout Leader | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Youth Work and Young People | Would you like to help young people have adventures they will never forget? To build a sense of confidence in themselves and their ability to take on... |
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Macmillan Cancer Support | Action Team Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Event Support, Fundraising | Team Macmillan’s Action Team Volunteers are central to our fundraising and awareness raising and support our work across the charity. As part of our... |
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St Ann's Hospice | Furniture shop volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Community Work, Fundraising, Homeless and Housing, Retail | St Ann's Hospice are looking for volunteers to help support our pre loved furniture shop based near the 02 Apollo in Manchester. St Ann's... |
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The Widows Empowerment Trust | Bag Packing - 21st November 2020 | Fixed / Short term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People, Retail | We need volunteers to join us with our bag packing to support women who have experienced bereavement. This is to enable us to be able to pay our... |
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The Widows Empowerment Trust | Bag Packing - 14th November 2020 | Fixed / Short term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People, Retail | We need volunteers to join us with our bag packing to support women who have experienced bereavement. This is to enable us to be able to pay our... |
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The Widows Empowerment Trust | Bag Packing - 31st October | Fixed / Short term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People, Retail | We need volunteers to join us with our bag packing to support women who have experienced bereavement. This is to enable us to be able to pay our... |
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Royal Voluntary Service Manchester | Home from Hospital Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Caring, Community Work, Hospitals and Hospices, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | Do you enjoy meeting a diverse range of people and helping others? Would you be able to visit an older person to help improve their confidence and... |
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City Of Manchester Scouts | Scouts - Section Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in... |