We would love to bring Birmingham together for the Big Help Out 2024 and encourage citizens to get involved in a weekend of volunteering action that supports local people, communities, services and good causes across the city. Be part of it to make a difference, raise awareness, recruit new volunteers, and involve them in innovative ways. Read more
Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
In mid-December 2020, BVSC two online leadership development sessions for voluntary organisations were held online focusing on navigating change in the third sector. These sessions built on a series of activities we have been running together to provide spaces for third sector leaders to reflect on change within voluntary action, in connection with our ESRC-funded Change in the Making research. Read more
Ageing Better in Birmingham was a programme that aimed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 50 across the city. It was built upon the strengths and skills of individuals and groups to create sustainable change within communities.
The programme was delivered by a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and it was part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund. Ageing Better aimed to develop creative ways for people aged over 50 to be actively involved in their local communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It was one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aimed to make people’s lives healthier and happier.
The programme engaged with 9,000 people reflective of the 'super diversity' of Birmingham. Participants supported each other out of loneliness and isolation in a way that was verified by independent evaluation and the programme left a transformed landscape for the city. Read more about Age-friendly Birmingham and Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
Birmingham Irish Association, Closing date: 28 May 2024 Read more
DATUS Enabling Recovery, Closing date: On Request Read more
Are you looking to gain experience working in mental health and wellbeing services? We are looking for friendly, empathic individuals to be the first point of contact for people accessing our services, to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Read more
Reconciliation Initiatives, Closing date: On Request Read more
Moseley in Bloom are organising an open garden event on Sunday 30th June from 11am – 5pm. Volunteers are needed for all the activities carried out by Moseley in Bloom, both in the lead up to the event and on the day. Read more
Domestic abuse (DA) is a huge issue both nationally and locally in Birmingham. It is the third highest reason for homelessness presentations, second highest reason for contacting Birmingham Children’s Trust, and DA crimes reported to the police have more than doubled in the past 4 years. We have just launched a 10-week public consultation and we need both staff and citizens to share their views before the strategy is finalised! The online survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Read more
Birmingham's next art trail will be called Bulls in the City, in support of Birmingham Hospice. Read more
I would like to introduce Walkie Dogs. Walkie Dogs is a community based organisation which aims to better its members and the community, with the aid of our canine friends. We are launching summer 2024 with 74 walks across 74 cities, which will meet up every Sunday. The walks will all be based in local parks and other outdoor locations. Read more
Trident Group, Closing date: 12 June 2024 Read more
We will be speaking with citizens who attend our day centres who may be directly affected by our proposals, and we will also seek views from their carers and advocates. We will be holding dedicated meetings with citizens and their carers as a part of the consultation in the Centres they attend. Read more
Volunteer as a peer supporter and offer understanding and connection to other Autistic parents. Share your experiences and be a source of support. Read more
With thanks to The Community Fund we have secured funding to set up a Smell and Taste Action Group in the Birmingham area. We need your local expertise, connections and personal experience of smell and taste disorders to help us ensure that no one feels alone living with a smell or taste condition. Read more
We are looking for help to support and inspire older people to enjoy the benefits of being online in ways that best suit them. Work with older people to offer them personalised support to overcome the barriers they are facing to getting online and to improve their digital skills and confidence, Ultimately improving their quality of life. Read more
We're actively recruiting volunteers in Birmingham to become mentors, committing one hour per week for a minimum of six months to provide educational support in subjects like English GCSE, ESOL, and Maths in supporting young refugees and asylum seekers (age 14 - 25) in their education. Read more
Volunteering request for a Wellbeing project in Kingstanding. Read more
Father Hudson's Care, Closing date: 5 June 2024 Read more
The Access Project supports students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for volunteers to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time from September 2024 – June 2025 to support them with their academic studies. Read more
Action Tutoring unlocks the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantage. We are tackling the attainment gap head-on by forging partnerships with schools nationwide. Our trained volunteer tutors are empowered to enable pupils to make meaningful academic progress, opening doors to future opportunities. Read more
SAMM National, Closing date: On Request Read more
St Mark's Community Hub, Closing date: 31 May 2024 Read more