Get involved in volunteering. Do good. Feel good. Make your C.V. stand out!
We work with a range of registered UK local and national charities to help find students the right kind of volunteering opportunities. From one off volunteering days to weekly commitments - there is something for everyone, no matter how busy you are!
Take a look at our current opportunities below and if you see something you like – click the ‘Apply’ button!
If you can’t find an opportunity that suits your interests, book an appointment with the Volunteering team for support: Book a Meeting
Did you know, participating in Volunteering activity with SUBU earns you an Award? By logging your hours and the skills you have gained through your personal volunteering profile you are eligible to earn certificates and download a full breakdown of your volunteering history for your CV!
If you are participating in the BU Graduate Skills Programme, your volunteering will count towards this award too!!!
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No Panic
This opportunity takes place between 07 May 2025 and 07 Aug 2025
No Panic Social Media Awareness Raiser volunteers create and edit videos about anxiety, that may be uploaded to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. They may be asked to interview people who create content about anxiety, about their experiences and advice.Some training may be provided upon starting your role.You will be supported by the Social Media Awareness Team Co-ordinator.Expected time commitment: 4 hrs a week, may vary from time to time.This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your social media skills by receiving tips and advice from experienced users.The successful applicant will be committed, motivated, proactive, flexible and good at working with others.You may be asked to demonstrate that you have the skills to carry out the tasks of the Social Media Awareness Team. You may be asked for examples of your past work. You will need to provide a reference. For more information, email volunteering@nopanic.org.uk.
We can provide a reference for you after you have volunteered with No Panic for a year.
- Activity AreaArts and Culture, Mental Health, Social Media and Communications, Remote Volunteering
- FacultyMedia & Communication
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Interpersonal, Teamwork
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Communication
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The Run Bournemouth event will take place over the weekend of the 11th and 12th October 2025, and will see thousands of participants taking part in events from Junior races up to the Half Marathon. You could join us to be part of our Event Team, and play a vital part in the success of the event. Whether you are joining us to gain experience, build up your CV or just to have a great day we really appreciate your support.
Run Bournemouth is one of the largest mass participation events in the region, attracting thousands of runners and spectators. We are currently looking for enthusiastic students to join our Event Team Zone as volunteers and help make this event a success. Volunteering at Run Bournemouth offers students the chance to gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and be part of a large-scale community event.
Opportunities available for volunteers include:
- Supporting event logistics
- Assisting runners at start and finish lines
- Cheer points along the course
- Helping with race-day registration
Students can sign up for volunteer shifts through our Event Team Zone website, which makes the process straightforward and flexible around their schedules.
Click the apply button now to find out more and apply for the role.
- Activity AreaCampaigning, Events and Festivals, Marketing, People, Sport and Coaching, Wellbeing, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Leadership, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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BCP Libraries
This opportunity takes place between 09 Apr 2025 and 31 Dec 2025
Help Wanted!Do you know about computer coding?We need volunteers to help us run existing or start brand new coding sessions for children and families at local libraries in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
In this role you will empower young people, boost your CV, develop and gain new skills, have fun and support others in the local community.
To find out more about this volunteering role click the apply button now.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Education, IT and Digital, People, Technology/Engineering, Teaching and Mentoring, Local Community
- Employability Skills within ActivityBuddying, Counselling, Mentoring, Organisation, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Innovation, Interpersonal, Prioritisation, Problem Solving
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsIndustry Innovation & Infrastructure, Life on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Reducing Inequality, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Communication
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sue ryder
This opportunity takes place between 17 Apr 2025 and 17 Apr 2026
As a Charity Shop Volunteer in one of our Sue Ryder charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.
The Role – Charity Shop Volunteer
- Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid
- Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock
- Greeting and helping customers
- Serving customers on the till (training provided)
- Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,
- Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
About you
As a Charity Shop Volunteer you will:
- Enjoy helping and engaging with customers
- Be enthusiastic and pro-active
- Have the ability to work as part of a team
- Be reliable
How you will benefit
- Make new friends and become a part of your local community
- Be part of a friendly team
- Learn new, transferable skills and enhance your CV
- Flexible working
- Volunteer discount on donated goods
- Travel expenses – we are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses for a minimum regular commitment.
Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.
- Activity AreaPeople, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Leadership, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land, Reducing Inequality, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Communication
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Bournemouth Chamber are offering a selection of volunteering roles exclusively for BU students. This new initiative has been designed to provide students with real life work experience, develop their business skills, enhance their CV and build personal connections with businesses in the local area.
The volunteering opportunities are provided to give students an insight into three areas of focus that are the responsibility of the Chamber Directors and key to the success of the Chamber – Marketing, Events and Business Development.
The volunteering roles will support these areas of focus by assisting the Chamber Directors.
Each role is expected to take anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per month and is on a flexible timescale to suit your university timetable.
There is no expectation to attend events outside of normal hours – however you are welcome to join if of interest to you.
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Data Analysis, IT and Digital, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media and Communications
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Leadership, Organisation, Project Research, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Digital, IT, Technology, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Media & Communication
- Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reducing Inequality, Responsible Consumption & Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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We are always happy to have student volunteers to attend any of our groups and also students to visit if it supports their research for a dissertation. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for older adults in the community, and we are dementia friendly. We work with local artists, musicians, craftspeople providing 'Jolly Days' across six venues.WimborneWimborne St GilesWest MoorsBlandfordShaftesburyAnd out 'Step Outside' gardening group at Kingston Lacy Allotments. For more information click on the apply button.
- Activity AreaElderly Care, Health and Social Care, Mental Health, People, Wellbeing, Communication/ Caring, Local Community
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback and Evaluation, Interpersonal, Prioritisation, Self Management, Teamwork
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PDSA
This opportunity takes place between 24 Mar 2025 and 29 Aug 2025
We’re looking for student volunteers to get involved in our local PDSA charity shops and help raise the vital funds needed to treat poorly pets. As a charity shop volunteer, you’ll take part in a wide range of activities that support the day-to-day running of the shops. You could be involved in customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing the stock on the shop floor, or perfecting eye-catching displays to entice customers in!Behind the scenes, volunteers also get involved in sorting donations, finding hidden gems and preparing goods for sale.
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Animal Care, Local Community, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Prioritisation, Self Management, Teamwork
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, No Poverty, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Communication
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The MARS Trust
This opportunity takes place on 21 May 2025 Closing date for applications is 20 May.
Wednesday 21st May - 9.00 - 10.15amWould you like to help support our young people as they explore different relationships skills such as Communication, Conflict Management, Choice, Commitment and Friendship?
More Information - Helping our young people to thrive, not just survive, as they develop relationships in all aspects of life from home, school, hobbies and sport and in the future at university or in the work place as they start to think about future education or employment.
You gain experience with working with year students from years 8 – 11 and improve your own employability skills whilst interacting with young people and meeting them where they are in life.
this volunteering role is at a school just a short 28 minute walk from Talbot campus.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Education, Health and Social Care, Leadership, Mental Health, People, Teaching and Mentoring, Wellbeing, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, Local Community
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NSPCC
This opportunity takes place between 28 May 2025 and 08 Jun 2025 Applications closed on 08 May.
Childhood day collections Host for the NSPCC.
Strong communities keep children safe- thousands of individual people coming together to keep children safe. this is why the NSPCC have created Childhood day. Taking place in June each year it's a day where we can come together and keep children safe from abuse.
We are inviting volunteers to run a collection for Childhood Day 2025!
Wondering how to get started?
It really couldn't be more simple.
DISCLAIMER: VOLUNTEERS MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OLD
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Fundraising, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media and Communications, SUBU Club/ Society
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Empathy, Legal, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Event Planning, Prioritisation, Self Management, Teamwork
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being
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Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis. By volunteering as an events volunteer, you will help support the running of the food bank in a range of flexible and rewarding ways.
Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis. By volunteering as an events volunteer, you will help support the running of the food bank in a range of flexible and rewarding ways. You will be helping with a variety of events that are diverse and key to supporting those in poverty. By helping with events, you can make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support in your local community. From supporting our fundraising team at events to being the face of Bournemouth Foodbank at our manned supermarket collections, you can get involved in a flexible and fun way!
- Activity AreaEducation, Events and Festivals, Fundraising, Health and Social Care, People, Local Community, Outdoor Activities
- FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsNo Poverty, Zero Hunger
- Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking
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