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Make an impact with Volunteer Brum!

Volunteer Brum connects Birmingham's residents with opportunities to volunteer and create positive change in their community.


Whether you're passionate about giving back or looking to lend a hand, Volunteer Brum makes it easy to get involved. Plus, it empowers local charities, voluntary, and community groups to tap into a network of dedicated volunteers keen to make a difference. Let's come together and make a difference in Birmingham!

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Ready to make an impact in your community? Discover volunteering! Find out what it means to be a volunteer and what you can expect from the experience. Join in and start making a difference today!

I would like to involve volunteers

Are you looking to involve volunteers in your charity, voluntary or community group? Find out how Volunteer Brum can support you! Explore our free resources and access networking opportunities.

Latest opportunities

There are lots of ways to volunteer and give your time to support local people and good causes. Take a look at some of our latest volunteering opportunities and select 'all opportunities' to see everything on offer in Birmingham.

Volunteer Painter/Decorator
Longer term volunteering · 8–24 hrs/Week
Birmingham
Volunteer Painter/Decorator
We are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Painter/Decorator to help enhance our facilities. Posted by Better Pathways
Volunteer Receptionist
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Birmingham
Volunteer Receptionist
Volunteer Receptionist – Better Pathways
Support our mental health charity by welcoming visitors, answering calls, and assisting with basic admin.
Posted by Better Pathways
Volunteer interpreters - Arabic, French, Pashto, Urdu
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Volunteer interpreters - Arabic, French, Pashto, Urdu
Many of our members arrive in the UK speaking very little English. We rely on translators to help us understand their needs and connect them with services.Posted by Journey LGBT+ Asylum Group
Got food waste? Learn how to make compost
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours · Starting from 17 Jul 2025
Got food waste? Learn how to make compost
Bring your food waste & learn how to make compost in our city centre garden. Wear shoes & clothes for gardening. We provide equipment & refreshments.Posted by Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Operational Support Staff
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Operational Support Staff
General support staff will help support the logistics within the team. A wide variety of opportunities to help on an ad hoc basis. Posted by WM CARE Team
HR Manager
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
HR Manager
HR Manager is a flexible role for someone to coordinate HR management of our small team of clinicians.Posted by WM CARE Team

Stories from our communities

Be inspired by real stories from volunteers and hear from local charities about the impact volunteers have on their work. These firsthand accounts will show you how powerful volunteering can be!

A picture of Sarah, a volunteer with Forward Carers, holding a glass of champagne at a celebration event.

Finding My Voice: Sarah’s Journey as a Volunteer

In this guest blog from Forward Carers, Sarah shares what it's like to be a Carer Ambassador Volunteer and the ...
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Spotlight on Volunteering at the Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC)

Spotlight on Volunteering at the Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC)

An article that highlights what it's like to volunteer at the Refugee and Migrant Centre.
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Spotlight on Volunteering with Medaille Trust

Spotlight on Volunteering with Medaille Trust

An article that highlights what it's like to volunteer with Medaille Trust.
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