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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Coniston Hall | Ashley Club Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Catering, Children, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People | Coniston Hall is a private student hall of residence, part of Ashley Educational Trust. Volunteering opportunities are offered to student residents... |
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Student Action - Refugee & Asylum Seekers' Conversation Club | Volunteers to Teach English to Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Culture, Counselling and Listening, Education, Fundraising, Human and Civil Rights, International , Languages, Legal and Justice, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People, Race and Ethnicity, Religion, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Volunteers required to assist in English lessons for refugees and asylum seekers living in Manchester. No experience required just passion,... |
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Student Action - The Burkhart Women's Centre | Student Action- The Burkhart Women's Centre volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health | Working with Creative Support, a charity which aims to support people with care and social needs, this project organises craft and cooking sessions... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteer Day: Didsbury Park Taster Morning - Mon 7th Oct | Fixed / Short term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY | **Transport is not provided for this Volunteer Day but it can be easily accessed via the 42 or 142 bus along Wilmslow Road. Please familiarise... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteer Day: Wright's Wood spruce up - Thursday 17 October | Fixed / Short term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY | Volunteer Day Tasks: We’ll be at Wright's Wood for a Volunteer Day on Thursday 17 October. There are 12 places available on this day – why not... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Run Your Own Retail Business - AMBS students wanted! | Ongoing / Long term | Business Management, Community Work, Event Support, Marketing, PR and Media, Retail | In partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we've developed an exciting business retail opportunity for students from Alliance... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteer Day: Tree-LC and wildflower planting with City of Trees- Thurs 3rd October | Fixed / Short term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY | Volunteer Day Tasks: We’ll be working with City of Trees at their Tree LC and wildflower planting day at Crompton Moor for our first Volunteer Day of... |
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Access All Areas - Medical Research Conference Outreach (MMRSSoc) | MMRSSoc Undergraduate Research Conference - Outreach Volunteers *only for committee members* | Fixed / Short term | Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices | Volunteers will be ushering students to their allocated locations in university place to attend the lectures and workshops. |
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Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity | Raffle and Lottery Promotion | Ongoing / Long term | Fundraising, Hospitals and Hospices | The MFT Charity Lottery and Christmas Raffle raise vital funds to support our family of nine hospitals. We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic... |
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Ethnic Health Forum | Volunteer Development Officer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Education, Event Support, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, IT, Languages, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Race and Ethnicity, Research | A wide range of opportunity exists within Ethnic Health Forum from Office admin support to Supporting new projects/ existing projects/ working with... |
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Manchester Universities Catholic Chaplaincy | Volunteer at the Night Shelter for Destitute Asylum Seekers coordinated by Boaz Trust - Saturday night venue | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Homeless and Housing, Human and Civil Rights | The Night Shelter welcomes a group of homeless asylum seekers every Saturday night. There are different volunteer roles: - plan and cook a meal 6pm-... |
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Creative Support | Volunteer Cafe Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Catering, Disability , Mental Health | About the Service: Our Creative Together centre aims to provide an inspirational and inclusive space for the Creative Support community; including... |
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Creative Support | Volunteer Befriender | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Mental Health | Purpose of the role: One of the ladies we support would like a confident, friendly Volunteer Befriender to help her socialise in the local community... |
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Travelteer | Community Development – Nepal (Volunteer) 2020 | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Children, Community Work, Culture, Education, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, International , Languages, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Trusteeship and Committee Work , Youth Work and Young People | Volunteer in Nepal 2020! Join our Community Development Team and help make an impact by working and teaching in rural community villages in Nepal.... |
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Travelteer | English Development – Sri Lanka (Volunteer) | Fixed / Short term | Children, Education, International , Languages, Teaching, Training and Coaching | Volunteer in Sri Lanka 2020! Join our English Development Team and help make an impact by teaching English in local schools and community projects.... |
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Travelteer | Textiles & Design – Sri Lanka (Volunteer) | Fixed / Short term | Art and Design, Community Work, International | Volunteer in Sri Lanka 2020! Join our Textiles & Design Team and help make an impact by expanding the product line of a local community project.... |
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Travelteer | Sports Development – Sri Lanka (Volunteer) | Fixed / Short term | International , Teaching, Training and Coaching | Volunteer in Sri Lanka 2020! Join our Sports Development Team and help make an impact by coaching sports in local schools and community projects.... |
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Travelteer | Marine & Wildlife Conservation – Sri Lanka (Volunteer) | Fixed / Short term | Environment and Gardening, International | Volunteer in Sri Lanka 2020! Join our Marine & Wildlife Conservation Team and help make an impact by working with wild animals and improving... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Heartstart Project - Trainer *new applications welcome!* | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Children, Community Work, Education, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Youth Work and Young People | The Heartstart volunteering project is run by the University's Volunteering & Community Engagement Team and aims to teach vital lifesaving... |
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Incredible Edible | Volunteer Gardener | Ongoing / Long term | Catering, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing | We are looking for volunteer gardeners to upkeep existing plots and create even more. No prior experience needed! We will guide you through the... |
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Incredible Edible | Sustainable Food Talks Coordinator | Ongoing / Long term | Education, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing | This year at Incredible Edible we are looking at hosting presentation style talks and round table discussions on all issues relating to sustainable... |
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LGBT Foundation - Volunteer Programme | World AIDS Day volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Campaigning and Lobbying, Caring, Culture, Counselling and Listening, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Education, Event Support, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, LGBT+, Race and Ethnicity | Interested in helping out LGBT Foundation during the World AIDS Day commemoration? We are looking for volunteers that will help us organise our... |
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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) | Volunteer Counsellor | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Domestic Violence, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, Mental Health | In 2014, The Pankhurst Trust and Manchester Women's Aid merged to form one charity. As well as the Heritage Museum, we also support women who... |
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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) | Group Support Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Practical Work and DIY, Youth Work and Young People | The aim of this role is to help ensure a positive and empowering experience for Manchester Women’s Aid service users attending group counselling.... |
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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) | The Pankhurst Centre Garden Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Heritage, Human and Civil Rights, Museums, Sports and Outdoor Activities | The Pankhurst Garden pays tribute to the lengthy and gruesome battle fought by Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes, which gave ordinary women the... |
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Upping It + GreatSoWeCAN | Local neighbourhood support | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Older People, Practical Work and DIY, Research | This is 2 hours per week of practical, sociable, outdoor team work. The purpose is to support a community and neighbourhood close to the university... |
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National Football Museum | Visitor Experience Volunteer (Casual) | Ongoing / Long term | Heritage | DEPARTMENT: Visitor Experience TITLE: Visitor Experience Volunteer (Casual) REPORTS TO: Team Leader PURPOSE To provide additional... |
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North West Air Ambulance Charity | Event management volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Event Support, Health and Wellbeing | Congleton Half Marathon- 6th October! North West Air Ambulance have been selected as a Chosen Charity for Congleton half marathon and we need... |
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Science and Industry Museum | Events Volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Culture, Event Support, Heritage, Museums | Event volunteers help to provide support to the year-round events and festivals put together by the Contemporary Science Team. This role will help to... |
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Manchester Central Foodbank | Session Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Prisoners and Ex-Offenders | As a session voluteer, you will assist in the smooth running of foodbank sessions, which will involve greeting and speaking to clients, filling out... |
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TwinkleBoost | Volunteer Communication Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Children, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing | ARE YOU LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER FOR A FEW HOURS A WEEK? Twinkleboost is a multi award winning Social Enterprise, equipping new parents with the skills... |
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Francis House Children's Hospice | Supermarket Bucket Collections - 5th Oct | Fixed / Short term | Children, Community Work, Fundraising, Youth Work and Young People | Volunteers required at Tesco Blackley! As a bucket collection volunteer you can request a two hour time slot. 09:00 - 11:00, 11:00 - 13:00, 13:00 -... |
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SICK! Festival | SICK! Festival Volunteers | Fixed / Short term | Art and Design, Culture, Event Support, Marketing, PR and Media, Practical Work and DIY | SICK! Festival is a Manchester-based international arts festival which uses arts and creativity to face up to the complexities of mental and physical... |
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Gaddum | Fundraising volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Fundraising | Can you volunteer two hours in the local community to raise vital funds to help us to continue to offer our tailored support to the people of Greater... |
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STEM Ambassadors | Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassador Role Model | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Education, Event Support, IT, Museums, Science and Technology, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | The STEM Ambassador scheme is a government funded role model volunteering scheme. STEM Ambassadors are from a broad range of jobs and backgrounds... |
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Northmoor Community Association | Northmoor Community Diner Customer Service | Ongoing / Long term | Catering, Community Work, Mental Health, Retail | Description of Northmoor Community Diner: The idea behind the Diner is to create a welcoming space for anyone to take a seat, enjoy a freshly cooked... |
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Blind Veterans Uk | Charity Bucket Collection Volunteer - 16 Oct | Fixed / Short term | Advice, Information and Support, Disability , Event Support, Older People | With an increasing number of blind veterans signing up to our services, there has never been a more important time for our fundraising team and their... |
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Royal Voluntary Service - Supporting Your Recovery | Supporting your Recovery Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Community Work, Culture, Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People | About Royal Voluntary Service In every corner of Britain, Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support those in need, in hospital and in... |
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STEMSoc Code Club | Code club volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, IT, Youth Work and Young People | Can you inspire the next generation to code? Then code club is for you! Based at a local primary school, we run an hour lesson in scratch every... |
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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services | Volunteer Domestic Abuse Outreach Advocate | Ongoing / Long term | Domestic Violence | Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse. We... |
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Didsbury Good Neighbours | Film Club Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Older People | To help run a Film Club providing a varied programme of film, old and new for all to enjoy. Tasks include: Setting up equipment:- DVD/projector... |
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Behati Foundation | Communication and Marketing Volunteer Needed | Ongoing / Long term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Children, Education, International , Marketing, PR and Media | We have a Comms and Marketing volunteering position available within our start-up charitable venture to support our marketing and communication... |
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Friends of Ladybarn Park | Volunteer Gardener | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Older People | General gardening - working as part of a team - creating a sense of ownership with the local community and beyond through our many activities in the... |
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ClubMFL | ClubMFL Content Provider | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, International , Languages, 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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Science and Industry Museum | Museum Highlights Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Culture, Museums | The Science and Industry Museum is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Volunteer Mentor | Ongoing / Long term | Disability | Would you like to support one of our Overseas Volunteers to get the most out of their time in the UK? We are looking for a Volunteer Mentor who can... |
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Human Relief Foundation | Fundraising Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Fundraising, International , Youth Work and Young People | Human Relief Foundation is an internationally recognised NGO. Join us for an opportunity to help support the local work we do as well as raise... |
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EY Foundation | Mock Interviewer | Fixed / Short term | Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People | Mock Interviews - Levenshulme High School The EY Foundation, in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company, are delivering employability... |
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Francis House Children's Hospice | Supermarket Bucket Collections - 27 Sept | Fixed / Short term | Children, Community Work, Fundraising, Youth Work and Young People | As a bucket collection volunteer you can request a two hour time slot. 09:00 - 11:00, 11:00 - 13:00, 13:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 17:00 During your slot... |
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George House Trust | Community Fundraising Support Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Community Work, Event Support, Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Media | As a Community Fundraising Support Volunteer, you’ll gain excellent skills and experience in community fundraising and event organisation. You’ll be... |