Volunteering for Health

There are lots of opportunities to support people's health and wellbeing through volunteering, between the NHS and Birmingham's many charities. Getting involved is such a rewarding way to make an impact on the health of patients, citizens and communities.


Health volunteering is a great way to start doing something new, to develop your skills and to meet new people!


If you're interested in giving health volunteering a go, first sign up to Volunteer Brum here.


Then take a look below to see the wide range of options there are, and discover something that's right for you!

Ways To Get Involved

Volunteer with the NHS

There are lots of ways to get involved as an NHS volunteer. You may be familiar with hospital volunteers, but you can also do lots of other things, whilst making patients' experiences so much more positive.

Volunteer with a Charity

Many charities in Birmingham doing brilliant work supporting people's health and wellbeing are on the lookout for volunteers. Volunteering with a charity is a great way to get involved directly with your local community and to make a lasting difference.

Health Volunteering Opportunities

West Birmingham Health Champions (Fairer Futures Project)

Longer term volunteering · 3—5 hrs/Week

Birmingham

West Birmingham Health Champions (Fairer Futures Project)

Become a West Birmingham Health Champion and gain professional training, hands-on experience, and a pathway toward NHS, maternity, social care, or mental health

Posted by Bethel Health and Healing Network
Shenley Court Hall The Little Kitchen Garden

Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours

Birmingham

Shenley Court Hall The Little Kitchen Garden

Starting in January 2026 join us every Thursday morning from 11-2 at Shenley Court Hall. Help us maintain the Little Kitchen Garden and grow your own food

Posted by The Conservation Volunteers
Daylight Disco event volunteer

Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours · Starting from 18 Dec

Daylight Disco event volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: Daylight Disco Support Crew

Posted by Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC
Gardening and Conservation Volunteers

Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours

Gardening and Conservation Volunteers

Gardening and conservation activities to make Cotteridge Park a haven for people and wildlife

Posted by Friends of Cotteridge Park
Making drinks and welcoming visitors

Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours

Making drinks and welcoming visitors

Volunteers are needed to keep, The Shed, our community building open. We offer hot drinks and a warm welcome for park users.

Posted by Friends of Cotteridge Park
VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours

West Midlands

VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for multiple enthusiastic bilingual volunteers to join the BRIDGE research project as research assistants

Posted by Birmingham City University

Stories

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

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