Easter holiday opportunities for young people (aged 14-21) to get involved in micro-volunteering health projects.

Young people are being invited to explore careers in health and care through a series of flexible micro-volunteering projects taking place over the Easter holidays and beyond.

Part of the Volunteering for Health programme, these opportunities offer a chance to get involved in real health-focused projects, each supported by different clinical areas.

Whether you can spare a few hours or a bit more time over several days, there are a range of activities to suit different interests - giving a practical insight into the world of healthcare while making a positive contribution.

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Sign up to the mailing list to be invited to future projects as they become available:

There are are still vacancies on the following two sessions in the Easter holidays:

Help Boost Vaccination Awareness in Your School

Next session: 8 April 2026
BCHC Trust Headquarters at 3 Priestley Wharf Holt Street, Birmingham Science Park, Aston, Birmingham B7 4BN

Students across Birmingham are being invited to take part in an exciting opportunity to support vaccination and immunisation efforts in their schools this summer and autumn.

If you’re aged 12–18 and attend a secondary school, you can get involved by helping to raise awareness and encourage more students to take up important vaccinations. You’ll be supported by local NHS immunisation and vaccination professionals, gaining valuable experience while making a real difference to the health of your school community.

To get started, you can join the Volunteering for Health (V4H) Club Day on 8 April, where young people will work alongside experienced teams to develop ideas and campaigns for their schools. You don’t need to already be part of a club as this opportunity is open to anyone interested in getting involved.

For those aged 14–21, there’s also the chance to set up or run a V4H Club in your school, with support to create a tailored campaign and be part of a wider city effort to improve public health.

Taking part is a great way to build skills, meet new people, and contribute to a healthier Birmingham.

Sign up to attend this face to face session on 8 April

Mental Health and Faith Day

9 April
BCHC Trust Headquarters at 3 Priestley Wharf Holt Street, Birmingham Science Park, Aston, Birmingham B7 4BN

Young people aged 14–24 are invited to take part in a special Mental Health and Faith Day on 9 April, supported by Resonant Collaboration.

This unique session will explore the impact on mental health when young people leave, lose, or change their faith. It’s open to anyone with an interest in the topic—whether through personal experience or supporting others.

The day offers a safe and confidential space to share experiences, learn, and take part in meaningful discussion around emotional wellbeing.

Sign up to attend this face to face session on 9 April

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