Calendar of volunteering events

Volunteering and Social Justice Fair

Early on in the academic year, the University hosts the annual Volunteering & Social Justice Fair. With around a hundred charities and not-for-profit organisations attending, this event gives you a great chance to find your ideal volunteering opportunity. 

The 2024 Volunteering & Social Justice Fair took place on Tuesday 1 October. Don't worry if you missed it as all the organisations that attended have opportunities that you can apply for on Volunteer Hub.

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Student Volunteering Week

Student Volunteering Week is an annual event celebrating student volunteering in all its glory! Hosted each year in February, the University's Volunteering and Awards Team and the Students' Union Volunteering & Fundraising Team organise a variety of exciting events for you to get involved in.

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Volunteer of the Year Awards

The University of Manchester's Volunteer of the Year Awards are part of the Make a Difference Awards and take place annually in May each year. In 2024 they celebrated the contributions of University students, both individual and groups.

Nominations for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Awards are currently open, with the closing date Monday 3 March 2025 at 10am.

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Deadline for the Stellify Award and Manchester Leadership Programme volunteering, 31 May 2025

Deadline for you to log your volunteering hours (on the Volunteer Hub) to enable you to achieve the Stellify Award as well as the Manchester Leadership Programme certificate (if you are participating in that).


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