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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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Dorset Race Equality Council (Dorset REC) are looking for a keen social media student who can create 31 posts celebrating Black History Month for October 2026.
Dorset Race Equality Council (Dorset REC) are looking for a keen social media student who can create 31 posts celebrating Black History Month for October 2026. Each day will be posted across Dorset REC's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn platforms. We are happy to give credit on each post to the student. See www.southasianheritage.co.uk for more information and inspiration.
This is can done as a group project or an individual. This work would be supported remotely or meeting at BU as we don't have offices.
- Activity AreaArts and Culture, Creative and Design, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Social Media and Communications
- FacultyMedia, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsPeace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reducing Inequality
- Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Digital, IT, Technology
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Digital Skills
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Dorset Race Equality Council (Dorset REC) are looking for a keen social media student who can create 31 posts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month for July 2026.
Dorset Race Equality Council (Dorset REC) are looking for a keen social media student who can create 31 posts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month for July 2026. Each day will be posted across Dorset REC's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn platforms. We are happy to give credit on each post to the student. See www.southasianheritage.co.uk for more information and inspiration.
This is can done as a group project or an individual. This work would be supported remotely or meeting at BU as we don't have offices.
- Activity AreaCreative and Design, Education, Faith and Religion, Social Media and Communications, Virtual Volunteering
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Project Research, Collaboration, Digital, IT, Technology
- FacultyMedia, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsReducing Inequality
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Teamwork
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Digital Skills
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Communication
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Ahoy there!!! On Thursday 12th February, we will be holding an online information session specifically for students to find out more about us and ask questions about volunteering with us.
Are you a student looking to develop transferable skills and gain experience working with young people?
Well look no further! Join us online to find out more about the work The Literacy Pirates do, how you can get involved and meet some of the team! You can never have too many pirates aboard our ships, which means we are always looking out for incredible Volunteer Crewmates to support our Young Pirates in our Hackney and virtual ships. Don't miss the chance to be involved in exciting projects such as helping our Young Pirates become movie stars and published authors!
If you are interested in making a positive contribution to society by helping young people to develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance, then please come along. To volunteer you must be at least 16, have functional English skills and be enthusiastic! No prior experience necessary!
So hop aboard and join us on this adventure!
Apply now for your link to book a ticket.
- Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Education, Communication/ Caring, Remote Volunteering
- Employability Skills within ActivityBuddying, Counselling, Mentoring, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback and Evaluation, Interpersonal
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land, Quality Education
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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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Pitching/Presenting
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BCP Council Events Team is looking for x4 volunteers to help assemble race packs for the Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run 2026. This one off opportunity takes place over 3 days during the first week of March. At the end of the 3 days you will receive a free entry ticket to the event on Sunday 22nd March.
- Activity AreaEvents and Festivals, Local Community
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Event Planning
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Timekeeping
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Interpersonal
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We are seeking volunteers to help support our local policing teams in looking after their fleet of marked and unmarked vehicles.This role involves performing basic vehicle checks, such as checking tyre pressures, fluid levels, ensuring all vehicle lights and sirens work. Ideally you will be happy to work outside, have a general interest in looking after vehicles and a desire to help your local police service.Possible locations: Blandford, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole, Wareham and Weymouth.Please note that to apply for any Police volunteer role you will need to have been in the UK for 3 years.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular checks, covering tyres, water and oil levels.
Reporting faults and low stock levels.
Keeping vehicles clean and presentable.
Keeping the station’s vehicle store organised and tidy.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of cars.
Basic maintenance skills regarding tyres, oil and water.
Motivated and hard-working.
Integrity, reliability and self-discipline.
- Activity AreaLocal Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
- Employability Skills within ActivityInterpersonal, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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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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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Leadership
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Dorset Police have a large fleet of vehicles that all need regular weekly checks. It is important to keep all vehicles clean, fully equipped and well maintained in order to keep officers and staff safe at all times.The CSI Vehicle Check Volunteer will assist with looking after the fleet of CSI vehicles to ensure that they are always safe to use.Please note that to apply for any Police volunteering role you will need to have been in the UK for at least 3 years.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Post holder will need to have their DNA and fingerprints taken for this role.
Post holder will be carrying out duties outside.
Specialist training will be provided, which can be delivered via the Vehicle Workshops unit in either Ferndown or Weymouth.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of cars.
Basic maintenance skills regarding tyres, oil and other fluids.
Motivated and hard-working.
Integrity, reliability and self-discipline.
- Activity AreaPeople, Local Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
- Employability Skills within ActivityOrganisation, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Interpersonal
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Leadership
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This role will provide help to officers by assisting with the cleaning of Police vehicles. The Police vehicles need be cleaned to a high professional standard, as the vehicles will be in the public eye. This role will entail working outside, at the preferred Police station of the volunteer's choice.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.
- Employability Skills within ActivityOrganisation, Collaboration, Communication, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork
- Activity AreaLocal Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
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Teamwork
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Timekeeping
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Interpersonal
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Communication
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Relationship Building
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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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We’re looking for a volunteer Data Analyst to help us turn raw data into real insight.Bournemouth Foodbank supports thousands of local people every year—and behind every food parcel is a story we need to understand, learn from, and communicate clearly. That’s where you come in.This role is ideal if you are studying data analytics, building your portfolio, or simply wanting to put your skills to use for a great cause.
You’ll help us:
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Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track key metrics
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Analyse trends across time, location, household types, referral agencies and more
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Translate complex data into simple, visual stories for internal and external audiences
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Support staff to use dashboards and make informed decisions
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Shape how we understand and improve our services
You’ll be a good fit if you:
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Have experience with Power BI, Excel, or similar tools
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Enjoy working with data and solving real-world problems
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Can explain insights clearly to non-technical audiences
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Are organised, self-motivated, and happy to work independently or with our team
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Want to use your skills for good
Why volunteer with us?
You’ll be making a real impact—helping a respected local charity learn, improve, and demonstrate its work. You’ll have freedom to shape how we use data, gain experience with meaningful projects, and be part of a supportive and passionate team.
This role is ideal for someone studying data analytics, building their portfolio, or simply wanting to put their skills to use for a great cause.
Interested?
Click the 'Apply' button now to find out more and apply.
- Activity AreaData Analysis, People, Office Admin
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
- Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land, No Poverty, Zero Hunger
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Digital Skills
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Administration/Office Skills
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