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!
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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Plan, lead and execute the 2026 SUBU Climate Action Day event! Join the students invested in sustainability and improving the climate.
Join us for the first planning session of 2026 Climate Action Day!
This event is student led with support from the SUBU Student Opportunities Team. Once you sign up to volunteer, we will be in touch with more details about the first meeting taking place 25/02/2026.
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The Fairtrade University Award gives recognition to university's that have embedded Fairtrade and wider sustainable practices through their curriculum, procurement, research and campaigns. We are looking for student auditors to audit all aspects of their own university’s work on the Fairtrade Award.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in auditing an organisation and contributing to sustainability objectives, which you can showcase on your CV. You will also meet like-minded students and learn more about Fairtrade, trade justice and ethical consumption.
As a student auditor, you will be fully trained on the award criteria and how to conduct an audit by SOS-UK and the Fairtrade Foundation in a training session conducted over Teams. You will then review documents submitted by your institution and then meet with their staff (either in-person or online) to discuss their submission and any queries. The Award staff team will be on hand to provide support to auditors and moderate as needed.
This is perfect for someone who has:
- A passion for ethical purchasing
- An interest in social and environmental issues
- Confident speaking to new people, and working within a team
- Competent with use of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to act in a professional manner
- Activity AreaCampaigning, Data Analysis, Education, Environmental and Conservation, Ethics, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Leadership, People, Sustainability
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Leadership, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Feedback and Evaluation, Pitching/ Presenting, Teamwork
- Sustainable Development GoalsClimate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, No Poverty, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Leadership
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Pitching/Presenting
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Administration/Office Skills
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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 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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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, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, 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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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 purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day running of a retail charity shop for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care located in Ferndown.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VOLUNTARY, UNPAID POSITION
Our charity shops simply couldn’t run without the amazing support of volunteers, and we’re currently looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join the team at our Boscombe East shop.
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What you might be helping with:
- Sorting and preparing donated items
- Steaming and sizing clothing ready for the shop floor
- Serving customers on the till
- Keeping the shop floor and back-of-shop areas clean and tidy
- Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
- Some light movement and lifting will be involved
When we’re open:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am – 5pm
- Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Volunteering with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care comes with lots of benefits — from building confidence and learning new skills, to reducing stress, meeting new people, and having fun along the way. No previous experience is needed as we provide full training and ongoing support.
All we ask is that you’re friendly, reliable, and keen to learn.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please do get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to the team!
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
- Activity AreaPeople, Wellbeing, Local Community, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Interpersonal
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The purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day running of a retail charity shop for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care located in Boscombe.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VOLUNTARY, UNPAID POSITION
Our charity shops simply couldn’t run without the amazing support of volunteers, and we’re currently looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join the team at our Boscombe East shop.
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What you might be helping with:
- Sorting and preparing donated items
- Steaming and sizing clothing ready for the shop floor
- Serving customers on the till
- Keeping the shop floor and back-of-shop areas clean and tidy
- Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
- Some light movement and lifting will be involved
When we’re open:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am – 5pm
- Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Volunteering with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care comes with lots of benefits — from building confidence and learning new skills, to reducing stress, meeting new people, and having fun along the way. No previous experience is needed as we provide full training and ongoing support.
All we ask is that you’re friendly, reliable, and keen to learn.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please do get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to the team!
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Creative and Design, Fundraising, Music, People, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
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Timekeeping
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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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The purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day running of a retail charity shop for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care located in Poole High street
Responsibilities
- To provide a positive first impression upon arrival at a Lewis-Manning retail charity shop
- Create a welcoming and helpful atmosphere.
- Assist and serve customers in the shop and at the till point, providing customer service of the highest standard
- Promote Gift Aid
- Help with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing, sizing, labelling, hanging of donated items and setting apart articles for recycling
- Clean bric-a-brac items in preparation for sale
- Replenishing stock on the shop floor as necessary
- To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash and cheque payments
- Help to keep the shop clean and tidy (taking into account health & safety issues)
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Creative and Design, Fundraising, Music, People, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Relationship Building
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The purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day running of a retail charity shop for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care located in Westbourne High street
Responsibilities
- To provide a positive first impression upon arrival at a Lewis-Manning retail charity shop
- Create a welcoming and helpful atmosphere.
- Assist and serve customers in the shop and at the till point, providing customer service of the highest standard
- Promote Gift Aid
- Help with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing, sizing, labelling, hanging of donated items and setting apart articles for recycling
- Clean bric-a-brac items in preparation for sale
- Replenishing stock on the shop floor as necessary
- To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash and cheque payments
- Help to keep the shop clean and tidy (taking into account health & safety issues)
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Creative and Design, Fundraising, Music, People, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
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Relationship Building
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Timekeeping
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Interpersonal
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The purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day running of a retail charity shop for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care located in Winton high street
Responsibilities
- To provide a positive first impression upon arrival at a Lewis-Manning retail charity shop
- Create a welcoming and helpful atmosphere.
- Assist and serve customers in the shop and at the till point, providing customer service of the highest standard
- Promote Gift Aid
- Help with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing, sizing, labelling, hanging of donated items and setting apart articles for recycling
- Clean bric-a-brac items in preparation for sale
- Replenishing stock on the shop floor as necessary
- To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash and cheque payments
- Help to keep the shop clean and tidy (taking into account health & safety issues)
- Activity AreaBusiness and Management, Creative and Design, Fundraising, Music, People, Retail
- Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Self Management
- FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Interpersonal
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Timekeeping
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Relationship Building
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