Post | February 2026 | 1 min read
Volunteering for Health – Supporting Birmingham’s Health System Together
Across Birmingham, the NHS and the city’s many charities are working hard to support patients, families and communities. Volunteers continue to play an important role in that picture - as a valued part of the wider health and wellbeing system.
Our Volunteering for Health page brings together a wide range of opportunities that contribute to:
- Patient support within NHS settings
- Community health and wellbeing initiatives
- Tackling loneliness and social isolation
- Promoting healthier lifestyles
- Supporting recovery and independence
For organisations delivering health-related activity - whether alongside the NHS or in the community - this page provides a shared space to showcase opportunities and help residents find the right route in.
Health volunteering is often a first step for people looking to gain experience, build skills or explore careers in health and care. Making these roles visible and easy to access benefits the whole system.
If you’re speaking to prospective volunteers, partners or stakeholders, please consider directing them to the Volunteering for Health section on Volunteer Brum. It’s a practical way we can collectively strengthen Birmingham’s health and wellbeing offer.