Edge Hill University Volunteering Fair National Student Volunteering Week 2026

Are you looking to do some volunteering to help develop your skills, gain experience, enhance your CV and support local organisations?

Students from any programme or level of study are invited to attend the Edge Hill University Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 10^th February 11am to 2pm, at the HUB where you can meet a wide range of organisations from various sectors who have a variety of volunteering roles available for you to apply for to fit around your studies.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you make the most of it:

What you will find at the fair

• Flexible volunteering roles: Connect with organisations across various sectors offering opportunities that fit around your schedule.
• Open to all students: Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate, there’s something for everyone.
• Networking and insights: Learn what it means to be a volunteer and how it can boost your skills, confidence, and career prospects alongside your degree.

How to prepare

• Do your research: Explore the attending organisations and the roles they offer.
• Update your CV: Highlight your education, volunteering experience, and extracurricular activities.
• Book a Careers appointment: Visit the Edge Hill University Careers page for tailored advice on how to prepare and what to expect.

Why should you attend?

• Discover roles that match your interests.
• Chat directly with organisations about current opportunities.
• Get expert tips on applications and interviews.
• Access the Free Interview Clothing Scheme via the Student Life Team.
• Find out more about Thrive Funding and if you are eligible to apply.
• Learn about the Extra Edge Awards and how volunteering can help you earn them.

Who is going to be there on the day?

A wide range of volunteering organisations will be present, offering roles to suit diverse interests and schedules. Confirmed attendees include:

• Barnardo’s
• British Red Cross
• Challenges Abroad
• Lancashire Constabulary
• Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
• Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
• Mary’s Meals
• Merseyside Offender Management Project
• Mersey West Lancs NHS Trust
• Ormskirk and District Scouts
• Read Easy Merseyside
• Southport & Formby Special Athletes
• St Josephs Hospice
• SWAN Women’s Centre
• Volunteer Centre Sefton
• Warrington Youth Zone
• Wigan Council
• Willowbrook Hospice

Support available from the following Edge Hill University Teams:

• EHU Careers,
• EHU Scholarships.

*Please note organisations may be subject to change on the day.