How to Help This Student Volunteer Week

Published Feb. 10 2020 08:00 AM By Armarni Lane Turton

Back for its 19th year, Student Volunteering Week brings together students from across the country to give their time and skills to helping local charities and the community. Whether you're a Sheffield student, or a good Samaritan searching for a good deed, give your time this Student Volunteering Week by helping at one of Sheffield City Centre's charities.

British Heart Foundation

Help raise money to fund pioneering, life-saving research by fundraising on behalf of British Heart Foundation, volunteering in fundraising drives or lending a hand at events. You can also volunteer to help out at the British Heart Foundation charity shop in Sheffield City Centre, a great way to meet new people and help raise awareness of the charity. Visit their Sheffield City Centre store or website for more details.
British Heart Foundation | 6 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2PP

City of Sanctuary Sheffield

Located on Chapel Walk in Sheffield City Centre, City of Sanctuary works to "build a culture of welcome and hospitality for refugees and asylum-seekers". You can volunteer your skills and time throughout the organisation. Options include: Accompanying people to appointments, meeting asylum seekers and refugees and assisting with their needs, helping at events and working on reception. Visit their Sheffield City Centre site or website for more details.
City of Sanctuary | 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2PD

Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Volunteering with Sheffield Wildlife Trust is a great way to gain skills and experience in conservation and help protect and enhance local wildlife. Whether you'd like to volunteer once a month, or commit to working on a regular basis, there are a range of roles to suit you. Opportunities include: Administration, events, landscape preservation, advisory, land management and more. Visit their Sheffield City Centre site or website for more details.
Sheffield Wildlife Trust | 12 Moore Street, Sheffield City Centre, S3 7U

Shelter - The National Campaign For Homeless People

Shelter help millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services. Roles vary from volunteering at special events, supporting fundraisers, working at a Shelter charity shop or assisting with operations. Visit their Sheffield City Centre site or website for more details.
Shelter | Furnival House, Furnival Gate City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4QP

Voluntary Action Sheffield

Voluntary Action Sheffield support the voluntary and community sector throughout the city. They run volunteer and community outreach programs, advertise hundreds of volunteer roles and provide training to help improve the lives of people in Sheffield. Visit VAS in Sheffield City Centre to find out more.
Voluntary Action Sheffield | 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4FW