VOLUNTEERING & VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Develop your skills and give something back by volunteering online from your phone or your laptop, or go out into the wider community to make a difference!
We are now offering to provide credits as part of the Leadership & Development Programme for Volunteering and Virtual Volunteering Opportunities - for this we're not focusing on the amount of time that you can offer to volunteer (as we know many of you have other commitments!) Instead, we are focusing on the OUTCOMES of your time volunteering. To assess this, we simply ask for a short blog or vlog, explaining how the volunteering opportunity has helped you to develop your employability skills, and what you have learnt from the experience.
Below are a list of opportunities for you to get involved with, however, we accept that you may find your own opportunities, which we are happy to accredit as long as it helps with your development. For more information, please contact the Employability and Voice Co-ordinator on s.moss@newman.ac.uk
We are now offering to provide credits as part of the Leadership & Development Programme for Volunteering and Virtual Volunteering Opportunities - for this we're not focusing on the amount of time that you can offer to volunteer (as we know many of you have other commitments!) Instead, we are focusing on the OUTCOMES of your time volunteering. To assess this, we simply ask for a short blog or vlog, explaining how the volunteering opportunity has helped you to develop your employability skills, and what you have learnt from the experience.
Below are a list of opportunities for you to get involved with, however, we accept that you may find your own opportunities, which we are happy to accredit as long as it helps with your development. For more information, please contact the Employability and Voice Co-ordinator on s.moss@newman.ac.uk
BECOME A CADET LEADER
Are you looking for a Leadership challenge where you can make a real difference to the young people within the West Midlands? Are you looking to inspire and motivate others?
Why not be a role model and an inspiration to our Police Cadets by applying to become a Cadet Leader!
You do not need to be an employee of the West Midlands Police- volunteers from all walks of life are welcomed!
You can find out more, and apply, here: https://wmp.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/cadet-leader-volunteer-1190
Why not be a role model and an inspiration to our Police Cadets by applying to become a Cadet Leader!
You do not need to be an employee of the West Midlands Police- volunteers from all walks of life are welcomed!
You can find out more, and apply, here: https://wmp.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/cadet-leader-volunteer-1190
VOLUNTEER FOR THE IMRAN KHAN CANCER APPEAL
The Imran Khan Cancer Appeal is an organisation that help some of the world’s poorest beat cancer and take back control of their lives. They offer comprehensive cancer care free of charge, in hospitals which house all the specialised diagnostic and therapeutic facilities under a single roof.
They have different types of volunteering opportunities available, such as:
Student Ambassadors
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Student Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity for students to represent the mission of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) in their respective colleges/institutes
Event Fundraising Volunteer
The Ambassadors are expected to actively participate in planning activities and organizing events using strategies popular in their respective educational institutes, such as a charity day, bake-sale, create-and-sell, etc.
Community Ambassador
Our Community Ambassadors play a vital role in representing Imran Khan Cancer Appeal at local events. Speaking about our work and the importance of the funds our supporters raise. As this is a flexible role, we do not ask for a set amount of volunteering time from the volunteers. The number of events you do per month may vary.
www.ikca.org.uk
They have different types of volunteering opportunities available, such as:
Student Ambassadors
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Student Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity for students to represent the mission of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) in their respective colleges/institutes
Event Fundraising Volunteer
The Ambassadors are expected to actively participate in planning activities and organizing events using strategies popular in their respective educational institutes, such as a charity day, bake-sale, create-and-sell, etc.
Community Ambassador
Our Community Ambassadors play a vital role in representing Imran Khan Cancer Appeal at local events. Speaking about our work and the importance of the funds our supporters raise. As this is a flexible role, we do not ask for a set amount of volunteering time from the volunteers. The number of events you do per month may vary.
www.ikca.org.uk
BECOME AN ONLINE MENTOR WITH THE PRINCES TRUST
This is an opportunity to mentor a young person and help them get ahead in life. Great for students on Courses such as Working with Children, Young People and Families.
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/support-our-work/volunteer/become-an-online-mentor
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/support-our-work/volunteer/become-an-online-mentor
SUPPORT THE UNITED NATIONS
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteering is fast, easy – and most of all, effective. When skilled, passionate individuals join forces online with great organizations working toward sustainable development goals, everyone wins.
https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
HELP WITH RESEARCH WITH ZOONIVERSE
The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers — more than a million people around the world who come together to assist professional researchers. Our goal is to enable research that would not be possible, or practical, otherwise. Zooniverse research results in new discoveries, datasets useful to the wider research community, and many publications.
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects
ONLINE CONSERVATION WITH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON
ZSL’s Instant Wild app empowers you to take part in vital conservation work, bringing you LIVE images and videos from amazing locations all around the world. By identifying the animals in each image, you are contributing to conservation and making a positive impact on the future for wildlife. This is the next generation of Instant Wild, which mobilises people power to scale up important animal monitoring work, helping scientists to protect wildlife and secure a richer biodiversity for all!
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/zsl-instant-wild/id1290294097
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/zsl-instant-wild/id1290294097
HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE SEE
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call.
https://www.bemyeyes.com/
https://www.bemyeyes.com/
HELP HUMANITARIAN ORGANSIATIONS BY MAPPING MISSING LOCATIONS
Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organisations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
https://www.missingmaps.org/
https://www.missingmaps.org/
SUPPORT THE WELLBEING OF YOUNG GIRLS WITH CHERISHED
Cherished are a local charity, based in Birmingham, who work in schools to support the emotional wellbeing of young girls. They are a trauma informed organisation that offer 1:1 mentoring, small group sessions and workshops. Find out more information about their opportunities below:
