Volunteering for Health is a national programme developing a youth offer in Birmingham.
These programmes are still being developed, as each one is clinically sponsored by a unique area of healthcare ...
Youth Volunteering for Health Opportunities
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Amy Maclean
#104029
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Explore healthcare, build skills and make a difference! Join health volunteering projects for 14 – 21-year-olds!
About the volunteering roles
These one-off volunteering opportunities are designed specifically for young people aged 14-21 to help them develop their understanding of specific health topics, learn more about the NHS and wider health system and explore the prospect of a future career in health and social care. Participants get involved in short ‘micro-projects’ during the school holidays, each linked to a different clinical area. Some projects last just a few hours, while others run over several days or weeks – offering valuable insight into the world of healthcare. The volunteering projects take place in a range of venues across Birmingham, such as at NHS Trust and Foundation sites or at schools.
This role involves
The volunteering activities vary from project to project, but generally involve:
- Committing anywhere between half a day to a few days to a health volunteering project.
- Developing your understanding of a specific health topic such as asthma or immunisations.
- Participating in research or fieldwork.
- Sharing your learnings with others.
Benefits to you
- Learn more about specific health topics that impact Birmingham’s communities.
- Gain knowledge of the NHS and health and social care system in Birmingham.
- Gain experience for a future career in health or social care.
- Meet other likeminded young people.
- Contribute a young person's perspective on health in Birmingham.
Feedback so far
Feedback from students and staff alike has been fantastic, with young people excited to have developed skills and have real health experience within a short window of time. Impact from volunteering to the heath service has also been meaningful with staff saying how beneficial the voices and experiences of young people have been for their services.
Opportunities Summer 2026
Express your interest today by selecting the green 'I'm Interested' button and providing your basic details. You will then be directed to a further Microsoft form to complete.
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About Youth Volunteering for Health in Birmingham
Volunteering for Health is a national programme developing a youth offer in Birmingham.
These programmes are still being developed, as each one is clinically sponsored by a unique area of healthcare. If you are between the ages of 10-21 and would like to take part in a health-based micro (half or full day long or several days) volunteering project, please express your interest using this form and note the dates these will be planned:
Individual young person focussed Volunteering for Health programmes—book using this link/QR code to join mailing list or use the links below for joining individual projects: https://forms.office.com/e/TSSjiFqpLP
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