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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Travelteer | Marine & Wildlife Conservation – Sri Lanka 2020 (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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Student Action - 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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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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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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Revive Charity UK | Fundraiser | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Fundraising | We are Revive, a charity based in Beswick, Manchester. Revive provides free integrated support and services for refugees and people seeking asylum in... |
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Revive Charity UK | Befriender | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | We are Revive, a charity based in Manchester. Revive provides free integrated support and services for refugees and people seeking asylum in the... |
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Revive Charity UK | Admin Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, IT, Marketing, PR and Media | We are Revive, a charity based in East Manchester. Revive provides free integrated support and services for refugees and people seeking asylum in the... |
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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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Royal Voluntary Service - Supporting Your Recovery | Supporting your Recovery Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, 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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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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Bolton Lads And Girls Club | Outreach Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Children, Community Work, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Youth Work and Young People | Locations: Out in the community. Bases at Barlow Park and Westhoughton When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday 5pm – 9pm Commitment: We ask for... |
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Student Action - Homelessness Projects | Student Action- Outreach Homeless Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Catering, Homeless and Housing | What is the project all about? Homeless Outreach Project is one of the projects offered by the Student Action Homeless Projects. For this project,... |
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Girlguiding | Brownie Leaders | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Children, Community Work, Finance , Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Media, Youth Work and Young People | We need a new Brownie (7 - 10year olds) unit in Didsbury. We're looking for a team of people to take on this challenge, to develop their skills... |
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Cyril Flint Befrienders | Fundraising Events Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Event Support, Fundraising | Fundraising Volunteers in this role will be added to the Events Volunteer Register. When a volunteering opportunity arises, registered volunteers... |
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University of Manchester Students' Union Volunteering Team | Access All Areas - Lunchtime Study Space Project Leader | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | The lunchtime study space provides free study support for Key Stage 3 students in Greater Manchester. This is an opportunity for a student to revive... |
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Newton Heath Youth Project CIC | Support Worker | Fixed / Short term | Children, Community Work, Older People, Youth Work and Young People | We are currently looking for enthusiastic people with a range of skills, talents and interests to volunteer their time to work within a variety of... |
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YMCA | VOLUNTEER ROLE – Marketing | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Art and Design, Children, Community Work, Culture, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Research, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | We are currently looking for a volunteer to help manage our social media platforms for our work, the educations team work with vulnerable young... |
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Community Education Initiative | Maths, English and Science Volunteer tutors required for school children aged between 11 and 15 | Ongoing / Long term | Education | Teaching our young children Maths, English and Science |
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SLV.Global | Volunteer Mental Health Activity Support Worker - Bali Mental Health Placement - Summer 2020 | Fixed / Short term | Children, Community Work, Culture, Disability , Health and Wellbeing, International , Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People, Teaching, Training and Coaching | Recruiting passionate, committed volunteers looking for hands-on global mental health work experience in Bali. The Bali Mental Health Placement is... |
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MACFEST | Festival support: technical, marketing, film & media. | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Education, Event Support, Fundraising, Human and Civil Rights, International , Marketing, PR and Media, Museums | We aim to bring Muslim and non- Muslim communities together, promote social inclusion and overcome barriers. MACFEST 2018 successfully hosted 50... |
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KidsOut | Translator | Ongoing / Long term | Caring, Children, Community Work, Domestic Violence, Education, Fundraising, Languages, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Race and Ethnicity, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to use their language skills to support children around the world who do not speak English... |
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The Salvation Army | Modern Slavery Mentor | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Caring, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International , Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | This role offers an exciting opportunity to come alongside survivors of modern slavery as a mentor in the community as they establish life in Greater... |
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School | Maths mentor 2019-20 | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | We are looking for volunteers to act as mentors, either one-to-one or with small groups of 11 to 13 year old students who require extra support with... |
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School | Reading Mentor 2019-20 | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | We are looking for volunteers to act as mentors, either one-to-one or with small groups of 11 to 13 year old students who require extra support with... |
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Manchester Refugee Support Network | Grantsmanship Assistant/Online Fundraising developer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Campaigning and Lobbying, Caring, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Education, Event Support, Finance , Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Homeless and Housing, IT, Marketing, PR and Media, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Race and Ethnicity, Research, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Trusteeship and Committee Work , Youth Work and Young People | Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) has been providing practical support to Manchester citizens fleeing persecution, conflict, and various... |
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The Conservation Volunteers | Midweek Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Health and Wellbeing, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities | We share our love for conservation with a diverse range of volunteers through a variety of tasks including but not limited to: Woodland management... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Travel Buddy Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Disability , Youth Work and Young People | Would you like to support young people to develop their confidence in using public transport? We are looking for volunteers who can support... |
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A4 Studios CIC & AIR Gallery | Gallery Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design | Seeking gallery assistants to join our team at AIR. Role specifics include: -Invigilation of the gallery -Front of house/ greeting the public -... |
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Love For The Streets | Support local charity shop! | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Art and Design, Community Work, Retail | Are you passionate about sustainable fashion? Do you love to find unique items in charity shops to style? Are you interested in supporting local... |
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IntoUniversity | Buddy volunteer - March intake | Fixed / Short term | Children, Community Work, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | In March we are putting on a Buddy programme for year 8 (12-13 years old) students that we work with. We are looking for 4 volunteers for a whole day... |
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25th Stretford (Firswood) Scouts | Vounteer Scout Assistant | Ongoing / Long term | Youth Work and Young People | Our Scout Group is growing! We need adults who are keen to try new things and to have fun to join our team of Leaders, to help us provide fantastic... |
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Knutsford Multi Academy Trust | French, Spanish or German conversation practice | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Languages, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | We are looking for volunteers to work with our GCSE and A level students either one-to-one or with small groups during school term time. We offer... |
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Manchester Carers Forum | Carer Support Service Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Caring, Counselling and Listening, Event Support, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People | There are various volunteering roles available: • Telephone Support Line – offering friendship and support to carers • Facilitating support groups or... |
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White Rose | Clothing Donations Sorter | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Environment and Gardening, Event Support, Fundraising, Human and Civil Rights, International , Music , Practical Work and DIY, Retail, Youth Work and Young People | We are White Rose. We offer customers the best Handpicked, Recycled Fashion clothing & Accessories in support of Aegis Trust. Founded in... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Speaker Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Advice, Information and Support, Disability | If you are looking for an engaging role where you can deliver presentations about our charity to groups and/or support disabled people to deliver... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Discover IT Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Disability , IT | We need friendly, patient people with a basic knowledge of IT to support disabled people to access the digital world. You will make a difference by... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Arts and Crafts Volunteers | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Disability | We are looking for volunteers who can give their time to run arts and crafts sessions for service users at Oakwood. Using a broad range of arts and... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Volunteer Driver | Ongoing / Long term | Community Work, Disability , Driving | Oakwood is a rehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injuries. As part of rehabilitation, service users take part in various activities... |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability | Allotment Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Disability , Environment and Gardening | Are you a keen gardener? Do you have an allotment of your own or have always wanted to get involved with one? We are looking for volunteers who can... |
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Sense | Sense Holidays Volunteer | Fixed / Short term | Disability | Sense Holidays provide holidaymakers with the opportunity to have fun, try new activities and make friends all whilst enjoying a week away from home... |
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Sue Ryder | Sales Assistants and Fashion Enthusiasts | Ongoing / Long term | Art and Design, Caring, Community Work, Older People, Retail | Sales Assistants and Fashion Enthusiasts You will be supporting our High street shop to give customers the best possible experience in store, keep... |
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Tameside, Oldham & Glossop Mind | Community Buddy | Ongoing / Long term | Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying | Here at TOG Mind we are launching an exciting, new project where we will pair a “Community Buddy” with adults across the borough of Tameside with the... |
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MS Society Trafford and South West Manchester Group | MS Society Volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Disability , Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Trusteeship and Committee Work | FOR RECORDING HOURS |
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ReachOut | Volunteer Mentor - 2019/20 | Ongoing / Long term | Children, Community Work, Education, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People | Can you spare 1 or 2 hours a week next academic year to help a young person grow in character and attainment? The Projects ReachOut Club – One-to-one... |
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Northmoor Community Association | Next Step project volunteer | Ongoing / Long term | Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Education, Homeless and Housing, International , IT, Languages | Description of the Next Step project: Our Next Step project is FREE drop in service that takes place in the IT suite; it is for residents of... |