Volunteering in Youth Friendly Birmingham

Thinking about volunteering in Youth Friendly Birmingham? There are all kinds of organisations and resources. Build new skills, meet new people, try new things… and you can boost your confidence and CV too.

Volunteering in Birmingham

Your very first stop is to visit the BVSC website. You can find other local volunteering opportunities here:

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50160/employment_advice/1512/volunteering/2

https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/birmingham/get-involved/volunteer/

https://bwc.nhs.uk/volunteer/

Commonwealth Games

Coventry City of Culture (2021) and The Commonwealth Games (2022) will offer lots of volunteering opportunities. You can register your interest in becoming a volunteer for the Commonwealth games by visiting: https://www.birmingham2022.com/get-involved/volunteering/

National Volunteering Organisation

Ready to branch out with your research? The National Volunteering Organisation gives loads of info about what it is like to volunteer, how to do it safely and where to find out about opportunities in your area.

Be Collective

This organisation is really interesting. You can browse the latest volunteering opportunities listed on their site. However the Be Collective platform also lets you build your CV from the skills you’ve gained by volunteering. Handy! Find out more about Be Collective and see what you think.

National Citizens Service

Designed specifically for 16 and 17 year olds, the NCS experience will give you a clearer idea of what you want from your future. Find out more about the NCS volunteering and experience programme.

The Prince’s Trust Programme

The Prince’s Trust runs a 12-week personal development programme for 16-25 year olds. It provides a chance to gain new skills, take a qualification and meet new people.

You West Midlands

YOU West Midlands offers an opportunity to make positive changes to your life and future; to find new real friends; to have exciting and sometimes challenging adventures and experiences; to develop a multitude of skills and abilities; and to help others. If you’re under 18 and want to get the most out of your life, this could just be it. And if you’re over 18, there are tremendously rewarding spare time roles as an Adult Instructor.