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Volunteering

 

"Volunteering isn't just a job or activity, in supporting others you help to support yourself," BCU student.

 

Anyone can volunteer through Birmingham City Students' Union and get involved in both internal and external projects as well as One Off Volunteering Projects. We have a range of Student Led Projects that have been created by passionate students who lead the projects from start to finish in conjunction with the Students' Union and Union Led Projects which are available for all to get involved with.


The Student Activities & Development department will support all volunteers and help you to find an opportunity that will really interest you. If you want to come and speak to us pop into The Student Activities Centre (open 10am to 3pm) on Level 2 of The Union Building at City North Campus or go to any Students' Union office on any campus for more information. If your mind is already made up then fill out and return the following application form to the SAC or any Students' Union with a form of ID to get started.  Also read through our expectations of volunteers.

N.B. If you are an international student under your terms of conidtions of your visa you are not allowed to participate in any more than 20 hours of both paid or unpaid work. If you go over this limit you may be liable for a fine.
 

Why Volunteer?

"73% of employers would rather hire someone with voluntary experience, than someone without." TimeBank 

Volunteering not only makes a real difference to people's lives and the local community but can also offer the chance for personal growth and gain valuable skills and experience. Volunteering means your CV will really stand out and you will gain more from your experiences than you think is possible.

Some of the benefits are:

  • Develop transferable skills that equip you for life and work
  • Increase your employability
  • Training and certification
  • Experience diversity and integrate with the community
  • Meet new people and make friends for life 
  • Make a difference
  • Open up new opportunities and challenges
  • Can really influence your career choice
  • Improved health and well being

 

 "Being a volunteer not only helps you add skills to your CV that can be used in a working environment but is also makes you feel that you are making a difference to the community around you. It gives you a new perspective on things and makes you a better person". Emma, BCU Student.

 

Browse Volunteering Opportunities

Click here to check out Union led Projects.

Click here to check out Student led Projects

Click here to check out One off volunteering opportunities

If you don't find any projects that take your fancy then why not create your own Student Led Project, email Lee Marsham the Student Activities Assistant at lee.marsham@bcu.ac.uk or call   0121 331 6819   for more details.

Recognition and Celebration


There are a number of ways you will receive recognition for the volunteering work you have done though Birmingham City Students’ Union, this could be through;

  • Certificate of Recognition
  •             Bronze- 10 hours of volunteering
  •             Silver – 20hours of volunteering
  •             Gold- 30 hours of volunteering
  • Birmingham City Students’ Union Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Volunteering England Gold Awards
  • Student Activities Ball
  • Volunteering Celebration Event

     

So please confirm where you're volunteering with us and what you have been doing so we can log the details on to our datebase and reward you for your volunteering. You can submit your volunteering hours with this form.

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