Volunteer events
Volunteering Fair
The next University's annual Volunteering Fair is taking place in partnership with the Students' Union on Monday 6 October 2024 in Academy 1. Around 70 community organisations will be attending the Fair, providing students with the opportunity to talk to them about potential volunteering roles. Thank you to all our colleagues who encourage students to attend.
To find out more, please go to the student facing Volunteering Fair pages.
Student Volunteering Week
This national event takes place every year in mid-February and is an opportunity to raise the profile of volunteering. Many parts of the University provide bespoke communications opportunities during the week to promote volunteering. The opportunity to ‘have a go’ at volunteering is available through the “Big Action Day”. A thank you scheme also takes place where many Schools and Divisions run events to thank their students who volunteer. Thank you cards are provided from a central point to facilitate this.
The next Student Volunteering Week is taking place in February 2026 with exact dates still to be confirmed. If you wish to find out more please contact the Volunteering and Awards Team via volunteers@manchester.ac.uk.
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Every May the University recognises its outstanding volunteers through the Volunteer of the Year Awards. These awards are affiliated to the Social Responsibility “Make a Difference” Awards and have categories for students, staff and alumni. Nominations open around January each year and close in early March. Anyone including staff, students and community partners are able to nominate. For more information go to www.manchester.ac.uk/volunteeroftheyear.
