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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!
The charities on our hub know that you are a busy student therefore most roles require between 2 to 4 hours of volunteering per week. The charities are all lovely and friendly and understand that flexibility is required to fit around your academic time-table - so don't be afraid to ask the charity and agree times that suit you.
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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Looking for a rewarding way to spend a few hours each week?Volunteer at our Wallisdown store to stay active, meet new people, and support your local community.You can get involved as a Donations Assistant, helping sort and prepare stock, or a Cash Desk Assistant, providing friendly customer service at the till.We’re looking for reliable, positive people with good communication skills who enjoy working in a team. In return, you’ll gain valuable retail experience, learn new skills, and be part of a welcoming team, all while making a real difference.Interested? Get in touch to find out more.
Got some free time each week and looking for a rewarding way to spend it? Volunteering at our Wallisdown store is a wonderful opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community.
Ways You Can Get Involved
Donations Assistant (Warehouse Support)
Play a key role behind the scenes by helping sort incoming donations, organising stock, steaming clothes, preparing donations for the shop floor, and welcoming donors as they drop off their items.
Cash Desk Assistant
Support our customers at the till, providing a friendly face and helpful service. Serving customers at the till, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, handling purchases and answering questions, and supporting the team to keep the shop running smoothly
What You’ll Bring
- A friendly, positive attitude
- Reliability and a willingness to get involved
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Comfort in a busy, social environment
- A reasonable level of fitness for more active roles
What You’ll Get in Return
- The chance to learn new skills or build on existing ones
- Valuable experience in retail and customer service
- A welcoming, supportive team environment
- Opportunities to meet new people and stay connected
- The satisfaction of giving back to your community
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to use your time in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to Join Us?
Get in touch for a friendly chat or to find out more
- Activity AreaPeople, Local Community, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Interpersonal, Self Management, Teamwork
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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The Run Bournemouth event will take place over the weekend of the 10th and 11th October 2026, 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.
(Generous Expenses Allowance applies too.)
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
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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As a Squirrel Leader you work with a team in delivering a safe, exciting, and engaging program for children aged 4-6 years. This role planning and delivering activities, encouraging participation, and fostering a positive atmosphere. Key responsibilities include the "Balanced Programme," ensuring participation in residential experiences, and promoting the transition to the next scouting section.The section meets on thursday from 5pm to 6pm
The team
The key to success with Squirrels is to have a team in place to share the load of running the section. Remember, many hands make light work.
The team’s made up of Squirrels leader, Squirrels section assistants, Explorer Scout Young Leaders and parents/carers. Whether you assign someone to help you count the pennies, to share their knowledge on a particular topic, or to read the story at the start of the meeting, it’s all about working as a team to make it happen.
You can help out directly with young people in a Squirrels leadership team or behind the scenes as part of the support team - rallying others, organising and fundraising. Everyone has a part they can play!
Squirrels leadership team
At the heart of Squirrels is the leadership team; organising a well-rounded programme for young people aged 4–5 to take part in, packed with plenty of skill-boosting activities and adventures.
Young people are at the centre of our work, so ideally teams have at least two Young Leaders within the team.
Keeping our young people safe is also important, so our volunteers must complete a Criminal Record Check where required.
to deliver
- Welcome young people, families and carers
- Take part in the hello and goodbye songs
- Run games and activities such as reading stories
- Support young people with additional needs
- Celebrate achievements, such as handing out rewards and badges
Safety and safe guarding :
- Designate a leader-in-charge for each activity and make sure everyone knows who this is
- Complete and review activities’ risk assessments
- Support the volunteers with a criminal record check
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Education, Fundraising, Leadership, People, Teaching and Mentoring
- Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management, Teamwork
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Lewis Manning Hospice Care, in collaboration with students at The Arts University Bournemouth will be holding a 'Trash to Treasure' Fashion Show on Thursday 28th May in the evening. It will be an inspiring event celebrating creativity, sustainability, and self-expression. We are looking for models of all shapes and sizes to show off clothing created by AUB Textile and Fashion Students, designed around the LGBTQ+ theme. The collections re-imagine fashion through a sustainable lens, presenting innovative spring/summer designs created with purpose and individuality.
You will be asked to attend a measuring fitiing, a final fitting and model the complete outfit on the night of Thursday 28th May 2026. The event is from 6:30pm onwards at Mimosa Bar on the Lansdowne.
- Activity AreaEvents and Festivals, LGBTQIA+, People, Local Community
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGender Equality, Good Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Reducing Inequality, Responsible Consumption & Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Organisation, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Event Planning, Interpersonal, Pitching/ Presenting, Self Management
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The Safe Bus provides a safe environment for anyone who may be vulnerable as a result of being in drink, injured, lost or unable to get back to their accommodation.The key role of the Safe Bus volunteer will be to provide advice, assistance and first aid to clients.This project will help to keep the pressure off the emergency services in the town centre at night.Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.
Volunteers will be provided with Safe Bus uniforms.
Expenses (such as parking) can be claimed through Dorset Police.
Mandated training is required for this role, which includes First Aid training and De-Escalation Techniques.
Partner agency will provide additional subject matter expert training.
Volunteers will be expected to liaise with Police Officers, council officers, the ambulance service, and the hospitals, as well as friends and relatives of clients.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Drugs and Addictions Support, Health and Social Care, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Leadership, Mental Health, People, Wellbeing, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, First Aid, Physical Activity
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being
- Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Leadership, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
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Leadership
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The purpose of this role is to enhance the general public’s access to Dorset Police by providing advice, guidance, referrals and signposting to external services for everyday enquiries.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To enable a contact/information point to open during advertised times at community locations.
To signpost and refer victims of crime to the relevant Police department or external agency.
To promote community safety and crime reduction initiatives.
To ensure information provided and displayed at Police points is relevant and up to date.
Collecting and delivering the Mobile Police Van (campervan style vehicle) from the police station to the Public Contact Point.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Good communication skills.
Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Basic computer skills, including use of email.
Integrity, reliability and self-discipline.
Be an effective team player, willing togive time on a reliable and punctual basis.
Full UK Driving Licence with Class B category.
- Activity AreaPeople, Communication/ Caring, Local Community
- FacultyBusiness and Law
- Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Teamwork
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Dorset Police recognises the value and contribution of the Staff Support Networks that help us to create a fair and inclusive workplace, through support of staff in under-represented groups throughout the organisation. Staff support networks provide vital signposting, support and voices for our workforce and they act as a critical friend in relation to Force policies, procedures and processes. This role will provide support to that effort.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To send and respond to Network emails.
To maintain the membership list for the Staff Network.
To help plan and organise bespoke Network events. As well as Support Network meetings.
Research events organised in other areas outside Dorset Police.
Assist in collecting material and creating the Support Network newsletters. Keeping the Support Network SharePoint page updated.
- Activity AreaLaw and Legal, People, Advice/ Support, Local Community, Office Admin
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Legal, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Teamwork
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Digital Skills
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Timekeeping
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Interpersonal
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Relationship Building
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Administration/Office Skills
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This role will provide assistance to CSI team by assisting with the cleaning of CSI vehicles.The CSI vehicles will be cleaned to a high professional standard.Please note that to apply for any Police volunteering role you need to have been in the UK for at least 3 years.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The cleaning of the bodywork and outside of the CSI vehicles.
Vacuuming and cleaning the inside of CSI vehicles.
Maintaining vehicles store cupboard.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Motivated and hard-working.
Integrity, reliability and self-discipline.
- Activity AreaPeople, Local Community, Outdoor Activities
- Employability Skills within ActivityLeadership, Interpersonal, Networking, Self Management, Teamwork
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The role involves maintaining the memorial garden at Dorset Police Force Headquarters. Duties include:- weeding & leaf collection;- removal of garden waste to central on-site location;- removal & replacement of dead plants;- watering during extremely dry weather;- raking of gravel to remove self-seeded grass and weeds;- cutting back ornamental grass twice annually;- annual topping up of mulch / bark to prevent weed growth.
- Activity AreaWildlife/Nature, Gardening/ Conservation, Local Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
- Employability Skills within ActivityCollaboration, Interpersonal, Networking
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The Volunteer Police Cadet Leader will promote positive community engagement by working with, leading and inspiring Police Cadets to become good citizens and build their confidence as they become young adults.
Volunteer Police Cadets are recognised throughout the UK. The purpose of Volunteer Police Cadets is to encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship amongst its members. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Young people from all backgrounds are encouraged to join Police Cadets, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social exclusion.
The Volunteer Police Cadet Leader will promote positive community engagement by working with, leading and inspiring Police Cadets to become good citizens and build their confidence as they become young adults. No policing experience is required.
We are looking for a commitment of 6 hours a month. A full role description can be found here - https://recruitment.dorset.police.uk/dorset-police-careers/dorset-volunteers-special-constables/dorset-police-current-volunteer-vacancies/
Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Domestic Violence Support, Drugs and Addictions Support, Education, Elderly Care, Health and Social Care, Homelessness, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Law and Legal, Mental Health, People, Sport and Coaching, Teaching and Mentoring, Wellbeing, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, Physical Activity
- Employability Skills within ActivityBuddying, Counselling, Mentoring, Empathy, Leadership, Legal, Organisation, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Collaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land
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Relationship Building
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Leadership
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