Better Pathways is a Birmingham-based mental health charity, dedicated to supporting people with poor mental health, learning disabilities and other neurodiverse conditions into paid employment, education, training and volunteering. Read more
Re-Engage, a charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness in those aged 75 and over across the UK are expanding in Birmingham and are seeking new volunteers and those who may be interested in Re-Engage services to come forward. Read more
From June 7th – 9th 2024, Birmingham is coming together for the Big Help Out, a weekend of volunteering action to support local people, communities and good causes across the city. We’re inviting local charities, voluntary and community groups to get involved. Read more
Thousands of people give their time to volunteer in Birmingham and make a difference to people and communities across the city. One of the organisations that volunteers support is RMC, who support refugees and migrants across Birmingham and the Black Country. Claire, Volunteer and Training Manager, shares how volunteers are at the heart of their work. Read more
The number of people who are worried about being out of pocket if they volunteer has risen from 5% in 2019 to 14% in 2023. Birmingham’s amazing volunteers give up their time to support some of the city's most vulnerable people. The Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector needs volunteers to help deliver vital services now more than ever. In this blog, we consider some steps that you can take to effectively involve volunteers during the cost-of-living crisis. Read more