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SUBU Volunteering

Get involved with Volunteering at SUBU!

Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills and give back to the causes you care about. Whether you are looking to polish up your CV or fill your free time, the SUBU Volunteering programme has something for everyone! Check out our opportunities, browse our charity partners and more below! Don't forget to create your free volunteering profile to keep track of your volunteer hours and skills you have learned and developed to download and add to your C.V.

You can also gain digital reward certificates for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum volunteering.  Register as a volunteer now and find out more.

In May each year SUBU also awards a prestigious trophy to Student Volunteer of the Year which is presented at your SUBU Awards Night

In February 2026 there will be NATIONAL STUDENT VOLUNTEERING WEEK.  In February 2025 we organised Volunteering Events every day such as making bird seed feeders, hosting a beach clean, hosting a Tea Party, and a VOLUNTEERING FAIR where students could chat to local charities and sign up for volunteering.  Keep an eye on our SUBU What's On page for National Student Volunteering Week events in 2026.

Volunteering as a crisis line text volunteer has shown me the power of empathy and support. It’s incredibly rewarding to help others through tough times, and I encourage all BU students to get involved and make a difference. "

- Libby Moxey, Student Volunteer of the Year 2025


Browse Volunteering Opportunities

From virtual opportunities to volunteering opportunities overseas, browse our wide range of volunteering opportunities below! We have also included testimony from some of our charity partners to showcase the impact you can have as a student volunteer.


Charity Partner Resources

The wide range of volunteering opportunities available to BU Students wouldn't be possible without our amazing local, national and international Charity Partners. Whether you are an existing partner or looking to collaborate with us, the section below houses all the resources you need to create memorable and impactful opportunities for student volunteers. Once you are a registered charity on our SUBU Volunteering Hub, you can advertise your volunteering opportunities to students for free.

Graduate Skills +

Taking part in this SUBU extra curricular activity counts towards the BU Graduate Skills Plus Award; designed to give you a structured way to develop and articulate the employability skills you gain whilst at BU. More information at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/graduate-skills-programme