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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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Talbot Village Trust is recruiting volunteers to help us maintain our historic woodland and Heathland throughout 2026 This will include a variety of practical tasks, and the opportunity to learn many employable skills relating to the Conservation industry. These sessions will also be a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors, and get involved with your local community!
Tasks volunteers can expect to be involved with
- Bird/bat box making
- Clearing middle storey vegetation to allow light to come to the woodland floor.
- Path and fence maintenance
- Restoring green spaces and creating new habitat
- Ecological surveys such as Species ID and water quality testing
- Foraging to prep for comunity events and much more
Opportunities for you
- Gain and share experience in conservation work.
- Networking opportunities as you meet other volunteers and students in the local community.
- Learn more about species found in the woods and heathland.
- Great opportunity to work in beautiful outdoor spaces walking distance from university.
Support
- Refrehsments provided, including hot drinks and biscuits.
- Full briefing and supervision before and during the session, including tool talks
- Travel expenses if agreed in advance with your volunteer supervisor
- Consistent support from volunteer coordinator Charlie
Volunteer specification
- Relatively physically fit (please chat to Charlie if you have any concerns)
- Committed to volunteering.
- Experience of conservation work is not essential – full training and supervision is provided.
- Enjoy working as a team.
- Follows instructions accurately and safety.
- Adheres to health and safety guidance.
- Sturdy footwear and warm clothing appropriate to the weather and potential to get dirty.
Your time
Conservation sessions will usually be around 2 hours long including briefing and refreshments. Sessions will be taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays, based out of Slades Park Pavilion.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, I'm more than happy to chat about any concerns!
- Charlie Marchant, Volunteer Coordinator. Email: charlie@talbotvillagetrust.org Mobile: 07832 248465
- Activity AreaConservation, Environmental and Conservation, Mental Health, People, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Wildlife/Nature, Gardening/ Conservation, Heritage Conservation, Local Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
- Sustainable Development GoalsClimate Action, Good Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Employability Skills within ActivityCollaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Risk Management, Self Management, Teamwork
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Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and engaging tutors to provide educational support to primary aged pupils in Maths and English and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with long-term illnesses.
"My student's confidence has come miles forward and my favourite part of the week is working with her on her maths and English!" - Primary Volunteer Tutor
What will you be doing?
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Run tutoring sessions online for one hour per week to support a young person.
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Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to KS1 and KS2 Maths and English.
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Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.
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Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team
What are we looking for?
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Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of Primary Maths and English Curriculum.
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Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
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Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
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Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.
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Experience working with SEN learners is an advantage
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Adherence to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team
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You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.
As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring, Virtual Volunteering, Communication/ Caring, Remote Volunteering
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Empathy, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Emotional Intelligence
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Reducing Inequality
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Communication
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Digital Skills
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Pitching/Presenting
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Relationship Building
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Administration/Office Skills
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Join the TedxBournemouth University technical crew and support the delivery of this event!
Volunteers who join the technical crew will have the opportunity to support the technical delivery of the Tedx event, with opportunities to support:
- Lighting
- Sound
- The Simulcast Live Stream
- Video editing
- and more as the event develops!
This role is ideal for Bournemouth University Media School Students interested in building a professional portfolio.
This role does have a time expectation of 6 hours on the day of the event (04/02/26) and a two hour pre event briefing to be scheduled with volunteers.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, IT and Digital, Social Media and Communications, Technology/Engineering, Remote Volunteering
- FacultyMedia, Science and Technology
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Digital, IT, Technology, Risk Management, Teamwork
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The Event Assistant will support the execution of TEDx organised by the Student Union VP Opportunities. The assistant will help ensure the smooth running of the event and contribute to its success.
Event Assistants support the execution of the TEDx event. Their responsibilities include event set-up, audience coordination, ushering, backstage support, catering and hospitality and post-event pack-down. They also help source and coordinate event materials, manage venue requirements, and provide logistical and administrative support throughout the event.
This role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in event management, operations, and coordination.
This role has a time commitment expectation of 1 hour weekly meetings and 5 hours on the event day (includes 3-hour event participation).
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Communication/ Caring
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Risk Management, Self Management, Teamwork
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Teamwork
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Interpersonal
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Relationship Building
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Communication
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Administration/Office Skills
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Support the technical crew to setup for the TEDx event, including sound, lighting, and AV equipment.
Technical Assistants will work under the guidance of the Technical Crew Lead to ensure equipment is properly arranged, tested, and operated during rehearsals and the event.
Tasks may include setting up microphones, cameras, audio lines, lighting fixtures, and assisting with troubleshooting. No advanced experience required; training may be provided.
This role has time commitment expectation of 3 hours pre-event (to meet and have a run-through) and 6 hours on the event day (04 Feb, 2026). If you are unable to attend for the full event please inform the staff team at point of acceptance.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Film and Technology, IT and Digital, Social Media and Communications, Technology/Engineering
- FacultyMedia, Science and Technology
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Digital, IT, Technology, Risk Management, Self Management
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Relationship Building
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Lead the promotion of the TEDx event across external press channels.
A major aim of TEDx organised by the Vice President Student Opportunities is putting Bournemouth University on the Map.
This would require having press officers write and share story of the event and the brilliance of students involved in this projects for external press channels.
Responsibilities would include developing press kits, news coverage, and liaising with news media (eg Bournemouth Echo, Dorset Eye, Itv, etc) on TEDx
Ideal for students interested in marketing or communications.
Tasks may include caption writing, content creation, proofreading, scheduling posts, and assisting with promotional campaigns.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Film and Technology, Marketing, Social Media and Communications, Communication/ Caring, Remote Volunteering
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Self Management
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Pitching/Presenting
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Relationship Building
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Digital Skills
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Lead the promotion of the TEDx event across external press channels.
Responsibilities include working in a team to plan and post social media content, designing, or scheduling promotional materials, coordinating campus promotion stalls, distributing posters, and working with the team to develop effective promotional campaigns.
Tasks may include caption writing, content creation, proofreading, scheduling posts, and assisting with promotional campaigns.
This volunteering opportunity is ideal for students interested in marketing or communications.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Film and Technology, Marketing, Social Media and Communications, Communication/ Caring
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Self Management, Teamwork
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Relationship Building
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Digital Skills
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Interpersonal
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Pitching/Presenting
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Photographers are required to capture high-quality photos, and during the TEDx event.
Photographers would work as a team to capture speaker portraits, audience reactions, venue details, and content for press and social media.
These images would need to be available at least a week after the event for use on our digital media and news channels.
This role is ideal for Nerve Photography Team or Bournemouth University Media School Students interested in building a professional portfolio.
This volunteer role would expect you to be present for six hours on 04/02/2026 to capture event photography throughout the day, if you are unable to stay for the whole event please inform a member of the team when accepted.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Film and Technology, IT and Digital, Marketing, Social Media and Communications, Technology/Engineering
- FacultyMedia, Science and Technology
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Digital, IT, Technology, Risk Management, Teamwork
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Support the project by producing creative digital and print assets that align with TEDx brand guidelines and enhance event promotion
We are looking for two enthusiastic Graphic Designers to work closely with the Media & Technical Team to bring the TEDx Bournemouth University theme and message to life through visual storytelling. Responsibilities include designing posters, media assets, event banners, screen displays, programmes, and other branded materials.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Events and Festivals, Marketing, Social Media and Communications, Remote Volunteering
- Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Digital, IT, Technology, Self Management
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Digital Skills
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SUBU has been blessed with a small patch of land on Talbot Campus which will be furnished with raised planters and a polytunnel so that students can grow food. SUBU is looking for Student and Staff Volunteers to join us for weekly drop-in gardening sessions to include planting, weeding, watering and harvesting. If you are staying for summer and would like to volunteer for just a few hours a week, this could be the volunteering opportunity for you.
We would love students and staff to come along and help to nurture this little haven on campus. Join us in the summer sunshine and fresh air.
We currently hold sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. The sessions are flexible - you don't have to sign up for every single one. Just come along when ever you have the time.
Click the apply button to find out more and sign up for individual sessions.
- Activity AreaMental Health, People, Wellbeing, Gardening/ Conservation, Outdoor Activities
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption & Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger
- Employability Skills within ActivityOrganisation, Collaboration, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management, Teamwork
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