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Volunteering Roles with Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce

This opportunity takes place between 11 Feb 2025 and 31 Dec 2025

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.

 

Benefits to self

Find valuable networking opportunities Develop business knowledge and skills Contribute to the growth of the Bournemouth Business Community Enhance your CV.

Benefits to others

Focus on local business development. Support driving the growth and success of Bournemouth Chamber. Build strong business relationships. Create value for Chamber members.

Location

Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Oxford Road, Bournemouth

Training available

Training and mentoring will be provided

Hours per week

3 to 5

Fund-raising targets

N/A

Transport details

N/A
  • 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

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Relationship Building 0
  • Digital Skills 0