Bournemouth University Staff – we are here to help you volunteer
Knowing you can have up to 2 days off to volunteer per year is great, but it probably brings with it many questions such as:
- Where can I make best use of my skills?
- How do I know which organisation to help?
This is where we come in! Using our wealth of knowledge and established links and connections in the local community, we are here to match your interests, skills and availability to community needs and to find you a role you will love.
What can I do?
It’s up to you to whether you want to do 2 full days together or spread your time over the full year, whether you want to volunteer on your own, or as part of a group or as an away day/team building day with your colleagues. You could also volunteer in one of the many longer-term roles if you’d like to make that commitment.
With so many options to choose from, you could:
- Improve the local environment – working alongside other volunteers on litter picks, beach cleans, or conservation projects.
- Get involved in Event support – help by becoming a marshal at an event like Diverse Abilities, Neon Run or Afro-disiac’s Bournemouth Reggae Weekender 2023?
- Support others – be a listening ear over the phone, organise an afternoon tea party or become a befriender.
- Share your skills and expertise – we get requests for everything from web-design, to admin, bookkeeping and marketing!
- Become a trustee – all charities need a variety of responsible people to help manage and run them and make sure that they meet their legal responsibilities.
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering provides you with the opportunity to build connections with your local community and give back to society while supporting causes you feel passionate about.
It enables you to use your existing skills to help others, and research has shown that people who volunteer report lower levels of stress, higher self-confidence, and reduced risk of depression.
So why wouldn’t you volunteer!
How do I get started?
Whether you would you like to come and talk with us face-to-face, visit our website, or sign up for our e-newsletter, we are here to help you find the role that’s right for you, give you advice, and answer any questions you may have.
Come and talk to us at one of our drop-in sessions
Dates coming soon
Visit our volunteering portal
Explore 100s of volunteering opportunities and connect directly with organisations needing your help at our online portal
Subscribe to our volunteer e-newsletter for BU staff
Sign up now to receive our monthly e-newsletter with details of new roles and events you can get involved in.
Get in touch with Amy
If you would like a one-to-one chat with our team (either virtually, by phone or over a cuppa), please contact Amy who will be happy to talk you through the options – 01202 466130 or amy.collins@can100.org
Feedback
If you have volunteered in the past 3 months, we would love to hear about your experience. Please complete this short evaluation form, through which we can identify:
- The take up and popularity of the roles we are promoting
- Benefits of volunteering to you and what you have learnt
- Any areas for improvement
- Opportunities for future collaborations with other volunteer involving organisations.
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