Please note: Big Volunteer Day on Wednesday 11 February has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Student Volunteering Week runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026, and it’s a chance to celebrate the impact student volunteers make — and to get involved yourself.
Whether you’re new to volunteering or already part of a project, there are lots of ways to take part across the week, from one-off sessions to larger community activities.
What’s on during the week?
We’re running a range of events throughout Student Volunteering Week, including volunteering sessions, drop-ins and fairs.
Highlights include:
- Post Pals and Community Mapping volunteering sessions
- Stellify drop-ins and careers events
- Students’ Union Volunteering Fair
- International volunteering events
👉 View the full list of events and how to get involved.
Big Volunteer Day – CANCELLED
Big Volunteer Day is back for Student Volunteering Week 2026!
Join us between 10.00am and 3.00pm to help improve local green spaces at Whitworth Park, Platt Fields Park or Sackville Gardens. You can join at any point during the day — just pick your park and get involved!
Activities include planting, improving habitats and installing bird boxes, working alongside local residents and community groups – see what we got up to last year!
Nominate a volunteer for the Volunteer of the Year Awards
Know a student or group making a real difference through volunteering? Nominations are now open for the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026.
Anyone can nominate — including self-nominations.
Volunteer abroad in Rwanda this summer
Applications are still open for Team Rwanda 2026, an international volunteering opportunity running from mid-July to mid-August in partnership with Azizi Life.
Students will work on community-led projects supporting sustainable livelihoods and education
Trusted Partners
Our Trusted Partners run volunteering projects in countries around the world including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Morocco, Uganda, Brazil and Peru and more! All opportunities meet our criteria for ethical, sustainable and well supported overseas volunteering opportunities.
Projects will be taking place in summer 2026 with organisations including Travelteer, Kaya Responsible Travel, BHZ Connection, EcoSwell and Mildmay Uganda.
Challenge Accepted
As part of our strategy to 2035, the University has committed to connecting our students, staff and alumni to the causes that matter most. Our new fundraising and volunteering campaign, Challenge Accepted, encourages students to get out into the local community and make a difference – every action helps build momentum.