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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Speak Up | Volunteer Teacher - Birchfields Primary | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Culture, Education, International , Languages, Teaching, Training and Coaching | We run fun, informal English classes for parents in primary schools across Manchester. The session at Birchfields takes place on Wednesday afternoons... |
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Speak Up | Volunteer teacher - Old Moat Primary | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Culture, Education, International , Languages, Teaching, Training and Coaching | We run fun, informal English classes for parents in primary schools across Manchester. The session at Old Moat takes place on Thursday mornings 9-10... |
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The University of Manchester Volunteering Team | Volunteer Day: December Gardening Club at The Firs Botanical Grounds - Tuesday 14 December | Fixed / Short term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Sports and Outdoor Activities | - About the project: The University of Manchester Botanical Gardens in Fallowfield (also known as “The Firs”), once part of the estate of Sir Joseph... |
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Student Action Homelessness Projects | Volunteer - Stockport Food Project | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work | logging current volunteer hours |
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Student Action Homelessness Projects | Outreach Project Leader | Ongoing / Long term | Homeless and Housing | Take out and train new volunteers, while coordinating groups and keeping check of stock levels. |
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Student Action Homelessness Projects | Once a Month Project Leader | Ongoing / Long term | Homeless and Housing | Coordinate packing sessions for volunteers. Collaborate with local charities to provide feminine hygiene packages. |
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Action For Humanity | Volunteer Administrator | Ongoing / Long term | Administration | Here at Action For Humanity we have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our team based in Salford, Greater Manchester. You will join us on... |
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Student Action Homelessness Projects | Outreach Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Homeless and Housing | What is the project all about? Homeless Outreach Project is one of the projects offered by the Student Action Homeless Projects. Senior volunteers go... |
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North West Air Ambulance Charity | Tin Collectors | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Driving | Volunteers are at the heart of our charity - without volunteer support we simply wouldn't exist! Please note: • This is a volunteering role, not... |
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KidsCan | Kidscan Charity Collection Volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Children, Fundraising, Research | Kidscan have been granted permission to fundraise by collecting at Manchester Piccadilly Station. It's indoors so the Manchester weather will... |
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Archives: Wigan & Leigh | Virtual Heritage Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Culture, Heritage, IT, Libraries, Museums, Research | Virtual Volunteers (VV) volunteer from home to help by transcribing and typing up Archive documents to go on our website. They contribute to the... |
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Audio | Booklet Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Education, Music , Research, Youth Work and Young People | What is Audio? Audio is an Access all Areas project aiming to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get involved with music. One of... |
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Audio | Workshop Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Music , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | What is Audio? Audio is an Access all Areas project aiming to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get involved with music. Project... |
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STITCHED UP COMMUNITY BENEFIT SOCIETY LIMITED | Stitched Up General Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Art and Design, Campaigning and Lobbying, Community Work, Education, Environment and Gardening, Event Support, Health and Wellbeing, Practical Work and DIY, Retail | Whether you're into sustainability, fashion, or both we would love your help. As fast fashion giants continue to exploit both people and the... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Guided Walk and Wildflower planting at Drinkwater Park | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Join us for a walk and wildflower planting in Bury and learn about the value of wildlife in local woodlands. Make a difference to our local woodlands... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Waterdale Meadow | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Thursday, 31 March, 2022 - 10:00 to 15:00 Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of... |
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City Of Trees | Trafford's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Cob Kiln Lane Woodlands | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Trafford and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands.The events... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Outwood Trail | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands. The events will... |
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City Of Trees | Trafford's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Queen's Wood | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Trafford and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands.The events... |
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City Of Trees | Trafford's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Priory Gardens | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Trafford and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands.The events... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Prestwich Clough | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands. The events will... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management Hurst Wood, Manchester | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands. The events will... |
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City Of Trees | Trafford's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Priory Gardens | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Trafford and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands.The events... |
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City Of Trees | Trafford's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Kickety Brook | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Trafford and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands.The events... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Drinkwater Park | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands. The events will... |
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City Of Trees | Bury's Green Recovery Challenge - Woodland Management at Waterdale | Fixed / Short term | Animals, Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Volunteer at our event days in Bury and restore habitats, improve biodiversity and increase the value of wildlife in local woodlands. The events will... |
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Withington Civic Society | Christmas in Withington | Fixed / Short term | Community Work | * Help set up Christmas Carols event outside Withington Library * Help steward and marshall the event in the community * Give out gift bags to... |
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ChildLine/NSPCC | Student Engagement Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Youth Work and Young People | What we’re looking for: We are looking for guardians for the next generation, a network of Student Engagement Volunteers who can represent the NSPCC... |
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ChildLine/NSPCC | Social Media Champion | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Marketing, PR and Media, Youth Work and Young People | What we’re looking for: We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable people to be a part of a local Community Fundraising team as a... |
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The Blair Project | Volunteers for STEM Truck conversion | Fixed / Short term | Marketing, PR and Media, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Practical Work and DIY, Race and Ethnicity, Science and Technology, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | The Blair Project is a e-motorsport STEM provider which exists to build the diverse workforce needed to tackle climate change by leveraging the... |
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Student Action - Refugee & Asylum Seekers' Conversation Club | Convo Club: Migrant Support: Volunteers to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Art and Design, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Culture, International , Music , Race and Ethnicity, Teaching, Training and Coaching | We are looking for friendly volunteers to help run ESOL sessions with Migrant Support, a Manchester based Refugee & Asylum Seeker Organisation.... |
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Royal Voluntary Service | Retail Cafe Vounteer | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Catering, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices, Retail | In this role you will work as part of a friendly team learn new skills and help operate our cafe. You will help to serve customers and/or work behind... |
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Royal Voluntary Service | Home from Hospital Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices, Older People | This role is about supporting and empowering people to be independent and stay connected to their communities after a hospital stay. Home from... |
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Student Action - Refugee & Asylum Seekers' Conversation Club | Convo Club: Stockport: Volunteers to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Education | Volunteers will help to assist and run English lessons for refugees and asylum seekers living in Stockport. The sessions will take place on Saturdays... |
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Student Action - Refugee & Asylum Seekers' Conversation Club | Convo Club: Rainbow Haven: Volunteers to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Education | volunteers work either one-on-one or in small groups with learners to work through a weekly topic. This can take the form of an informal chat or... |
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Trafford Carers Centre | Volunteer Telephone Befriender | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older People | We are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders who would like to support a carer remotely via telephone/video call. The current coronavirus... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | Charity Skydive for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People | Fixed / Short term | Fundraising, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Want to change the lives of deaf people? AND skydive from 'space'? Where: iFly Manchester Situated next to Trafford Centre, you can soar... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | Dig Deep - Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Charity Challenge | Fixed / Short term | Fundraising, International , Sports and Outdoor Activities | Already planning to make 2022 a year to remember? So are we! Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most impressive sights in Africa and climbing it is one... |
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Orchid Cancer Appeal | Volunteer Community Champion | Ongoing / Long term | Health and Wellbeing | Orchid is delighted to deliver a 3-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to help overcome the barriers to engaging with... |
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Student Action - Incredible Edible | Incredible Edible Volunteer Gardeners | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY | We're back! Sign up now to find out more and have your say about when our sessions will be held. Incredible Edible is a network of organisations... |
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Socio Economic Regeneration CIC | Befriending, Health and Well being | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Disability , Event Support, Health and Wellbeing, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Music , Older People, Race and Ethnicity | The volunteer placement will support our befriending and mentoring scheme that run alongside our community navigation scheme. The volunteer co-... |
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Student Action - Incredible Edible | Incredible Edible Volunteer Gardeners | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Practical Work and DIY | We're back! Sign up now to find out more and have your say about when our sessions will be held. Incredible Edible is a network of organisations... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | Tough Mudder with Hope 4 Children | Fixed / Short term | Fundraising, Sports and Outdoor Activities | MANCHESTER!! Are you tough enough to take on the Tough Mudder? Why not challenge yourself this year, by getting outside of your comfort zone for a... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | Triple Lakes Challenge with National Autistic Society | Fixed / Short term | Fundraising, Sports and Outdoor Activities | TRIPLE LAKES CHALLENGE Looking for an amazing challenge that is right on your doorstep? Look no further than the Lake District Triple Challenge! This... |
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The Big Life Group | Volunteer Finance officer | Ongoing / Long term | Business Management, Community Work, Finance , Homeless and Housing, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health | 1. To work in both sales and purchase ledgers 2. To communicate with suppliers and internal and external customers 3. To carry out credit control... |
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Student Action - Want Not Waste | Existing WNW volunteers | Ongoing / Long term | Environment and Gardening | This is for existing WNW volunteers to log their volunteering hours. If you are interested in joining Want Not Waste please email us at... |
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S.A.L.V.E. International | Inequality Question Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Campaigning and Lobbying, Children, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Event Support, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, International , IT, Legal and Justice, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Research, Youth Work and Young People | On the last Thursday of each month, S.A.L.V.E. International hosts a live Inequality Question debate led by young people living and working on the... |
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RAG (Raise and Give) | National Autistic Society/Lakes Triple Challenge Lead | Fixed / Short term | Disability , Fundraising, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Sports and Outdoor Activities | Who are the National Autistic Society? The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the largest autism charity in the UK, we are a national charity with... |
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Playlist for Life | Social Media Champion | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Caring, Community Work, Culture, Disability , Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Hospitals and Hospices, LGBT+, Libraries, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Music , Older People, Race and Ethnicity, Religion | As a music and dementia charity, our biggest challenge is that many people in the UK affected by dementia still don’t know about the power of... |
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Access All Areas - Consider Postgrad | Content Creator Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Education, Event Support | Why is this project important? What is it all about? The majority of Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students (72%) have no financial backing and so must... |