Hello September! We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students back to campus. We do love the buzz at this time of year and excited to share with you some fabulous volunteering opportunities. You might be new to volunteering; we are here to support you every step of the way. Read our newsletter to find out more.
In this Newsletter:
- Do Good, Feel Good
- Clothing Sale
- Case Studies and Spotlights
- Volunteering Fairs
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Volunteering Support
Do Good, Feel Good
We have some “Do Good, Feel Good” events coming up and would love for you to join us. These events are volunteering alongside the volunteering team so you will be fully supported throughout. A great chance to give something back to the community, build up your volunteering hours and get to know the team more.
Take a look at the last Do Good, Feel Good event - click here. We helped Middlesbrough Council with a Keep Boro Tidy Litter pick. A great couple of hours and what a difference we made.
Clothing Sale
The volunteering charity clothing sale will be taking place on Tuesday 23 September, 10.00am - 2.00pm, in the Student Life building. Ran by the volunteering team and student volunteers, this event is always brilliant!
The clothing sale, open to both colleagues and students, supports the Sustainable Futures Strategy and aims to prevent pre-loved clothes going to landfill. All money raised will be given to a local charity. Every item costs £1 and all money raised will be split between The Teesside Hospice and Teesside Mind. (CASH only event)
Case Studies and Spotlights
Every month we like to shine a light on our volunteers and find out more about their volunteering journey. Thank you, Corinna Russell, Jack Simmons and Deepika Jain, for agreeing to be a volunteering case study. We loved reading about your volunteering experiences and your top tips for other volunteers.
This month, our organisations in the spotlight are Fareshare and Cleveland Police. Both provide such a wonderful and supportive experience to their volunteers, and we are extremely grateful to have them on the platform.
Organisation Spotlight - FareShare North East
Organisation Spotlight - Cleveland Police
Volunteering Fairs
We have four Volunteering Fairs scheduled for Semester one. These are all between 10:30am – 1:30pm in the Exhibition Space, Ground Floor Student Life Building. Come along and meet the organisations to find out more about the amazing volunteering opportunities on offer. No booking required – just drop by when it suits you. There is something for everyone, organisations such as; Cleveland Police, Boro Angels, Youth Focus, The Conversation Volunteers and many more will be in attendance.
Tuesday 30th September
Thursday 16th October
Tuesday 21st October
Thursday 6th November
Volunteering Opportunities
Look at the volunteering opportunities below.
BrightBites
Our mission is to improve the oral health of children nationwide in the UK, through oral health education.
BrightBites: Children's oral health educator volunteers
Cleveland Police
Cleveland Police (UK) covers the Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton areas.
Creative Support
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and partner agencies to deliver innovative, high-quality services to meet individual needs and aspirations.
Disco Volunteer By Creative Support
Durham Sixth Form
Our mission is to empower volunteers to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of Year 12 and Year 13 students at Durham Sixth Form Centre.
Mentoring at Durham Sixth Form Centre
Evolve Sports Academy
Our mission is to provide opportunities and to make sport accessible to young people no matter their circumstances.
IntoUniversity
Our mission is to provide local support that can break cycles of disadvantage and open new opportunities for young people. We believe in the talent of every young person, and do not limit our support to those young people who have been labelled ‘bright’ or ‘gifted’.
Literacy Pirates
We take children on voyages as readers and writers, and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to join the virtual crew.
Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual)
MCR Pathways
Our aim is to help young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with our inspiring mentor community and partners, we can help young people to realise their skills and progress onto a positive destination. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.
PASS
PASS is an internationally recognised scheme whereby students are trained to mentor and guide students in lower years to support their learning through study sessions.
PASS Leaders Teesside University
Peer Talk
We have a new group in Thornaby which meets weekly every Wednesday evening at Thornaby Methodist Church.(TS17 9DZ) We support people (over 18) going through feelings of depression and anxiety. We currently need both volunteer facilitators and peers to attend.
Volunteer Facilitators for Peer Talk
Period Dignity Campaign – Teesside University
Teesside University champion period dignity by providing free menstrual products on site. We are proud to support period dignity at Teesside University, which is why we are now able to offer free sanitary products to students who menstruate.
Period Dignity Campaign - tackling period poverty along with menstrual education
Restoration Church
Connecting families, the marginalised, the poor and the broken to the restorative power of the gospel.
Samaritans
We are a branch of the national Samaritans charity based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, providing emotional support for our telephone callers. We have been based in Northallerton for over 60 years.
St Barnabas, Linthorpe
We are working to overflow with hope to transform our town and its people.
Table Talk Cafe Volunteer (Based at Teesside University)
TedX Teesside
We want to bring the global TED magic closer to home, making it accessible for everyone in our community, particularly those constrained by time or finances.
Teesside & District Society for the Blind
Promoting independence for people with a visual Impairment living within the Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar & Cleveland Council boundaries.
Home Visitor for visually impaired clients
Teesside Hospice
Our vision is that we are there for everybody who needs us. We want to change the way our society and healthcare systems care for people with a terminal illness and ensure that local people get the very best care at the end of their life.
Volunteer Lymphoedema Receptionist/Administrator
Teesside University Wellbeing and Community
We are committed to strengthening our communities by engendering a sense of belonging to the university community through the provision of services, activities, facilities and through working together with students, staff and external partners, to overall contribute to the wellbeing of people, places and planet.
Tees Valley Festivals
Tees Valley Festivals Network (TVFN) is a consortium of individuals and organisations in the Tees Valley which undertake regular festivals and are committed to shared advocacy, training, information sharing and support in a non-judgmental space.
Middlesbrough Art Week 2025 Volunteer
Festival of Thrift 2025 Volunteer
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary's mission is to provide a rescue & rehabilitation service for orphaned, sick and injured wildlife across the whole of the North East, with aim to release back into the wild where they belong.
Volunteer Animal Care Assistant
Rescue and Transport Volunteer
Youth Focus North East
We see the potential, not the problems, in young people. We develop responses and demonstration projects that attempt to address big issues in young people’s lives. We also create space for young people to explore different issues and ideas; working alongside them to formulate responses.
Volunteering Support
If you have any questions regarding volunteering, creating a profile or using the platform, please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk and we can arrange a convenient time to meet. During the first semester we will be hosting roadshows and find your futures sessions. If you see our stall, do stop by for a chat, we love getting to know you.
There are many reasons why people volunteer – to help and inspire others, to gain skills and experience or just to have fun and meet people. Whatever your reason, make the most of your time at university, develop your skills and experience, grow your networks and enhance your CV.
Best Wishes
The Volunteering Team
Kate, Jayne and Lindsey
Related Opportunities
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