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
Volunteer with a Charity
Health Volunteering Opportunities
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Birmingham
Bike Buddy Volunteer
Bike Buddies are volunteer cyclists. The rides they plan build cycling confidence, reduce isolation, and support newly arrived refugees to the UK.
Posted by The Bike Project
One-off · 2—4 hrs
Flexible location
CASTING CALL: Birmingham Mum Needed for Short Video Shoot
We’re looking for a local mum (pregnant or with a young baby) to appear in non-speaking B-roll shots for a short promotional video.
Posted by Bethel Health and Healing Network
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Leicester
Volunteer Research Opportunities
We are looking for two enthusiastic bilingual volunteers who speak English and Gujarati to join the BRIDGE research project as research assistants
Posted by Birmingham City University
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours · Starting from 21 Jan 2026
Chatham Place Community Garden
Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month between 1-2.30pm at our community garden based at Chatham Place in Northfield.
Posted by The Conservation Volunteers
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
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours · Starting from 15 Jan 2026
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
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
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
Longer term volunteering · 5 hrs/Week
Birmingham
Volunteer Doula - Bethel Health and Healing Network
Join Bethel Health and Healing Network as a Volunteer Doula and help vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers across Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull
Posted by Bethel Health and Healing Network
Longer term volunteering · 4—20 hrs/month · Starting from 28 Jan 2026
Flexible location
Neonatal Breastfeeding Peer Supporters - Locations across Birmingham
We are training a cohort of Breastfeeding support volunteers to support families across hospital Neonatal units in Birmingham.
Posted by The Breastfeeding Network
Longer term volunteering · 2—3 hrs/Week
Sutton Coldfield
Dementia Cafe Volunteer
Greeting attendees on arrival, helping them feel comfortable, preparing and serving tea & coffee, and assisting with gentle games, crafts, music and activities.
Posted by Home Instead Sutton Coldfield
Longer term volunteering · 0—1 hrs/Week
From home
Call companion (Telephone chit chats)
Become a Telephone Friend - Help Break the Three-Month Wait List
Posted by Re-engageStories
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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