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MQ Mental Health Research
20 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027
Flexible, student-led opportunity to champion mental health on campus through fundraising, awareness and advocacy. Ambassadors co-design initiatives, build connections, and gain leadership experience while supporting pioneering mental health research.
Role Purpose: To empower students to champion mental health on campus and expand MQ’s reach through student-led engagement.
One in four people in the UK – almost 16 million people – are affected by a mental health condition every year. It has profound human, economic and social impacts in the UK and across the world. To respond to this and to create a movement of individuals driving change in this area, MQ is seeking to harness the passion and energy of young people with our student ambassador programme.
This network represents an empowered group of individuals who are advocates for the charity and for mental health research in general. The initiative is entirely flexible, giving students the chance to select from a range of promotional activities and participate whenever convenient. When applying, individuals outline their preferred activities, setting personal goals to achieve throughout the year.
The Student Ambassador programme also represents a key part of our commitment to involve the public in our core activities. Those affected by mental illness, either directly or indirectly, or anyone simply looking to make a difference, will be given opportunities to feedback and influence MQ’s campaigning work and research.
The Programme:
We are looking for Student Ambassadors with a passion for mental health to help co-design this project as it develops. This public-facing role involves building connections, encouraging others to get involved in our volunteering programme, and championing mental health within your community.
The MQ Student Ambassador programme is a unique and open network, empowering members to drive their own initiatives within fundraising or awareness-raising, aligned with the charity’s wider aims, while expanding MQ’s reach. Ambassadors will receive training, resources, and regular updates on events and opportunities through monthly newsletters to help them succeed in their role as well as an allocated contact from our fundraising team.
The Role:
Activities
Fundraising
• Organise fundraising activities on campus through community events (socials, bake sales etc.), or through participation in challenge events, encouraging other students to get involved.
• Take part in any of MQ’s mass fundraising or awareness campaigns e.g. University Mental Health Day, Walk and Talk campaign.
• Support and lead other student volunteers, acting as first point of contact for directions and advice.
Awareness and advocacy
• Organise events, talks or stalls (e.g. Freshers fairs).
• Share stories and create content for blogs, communications and media opportunities.
• Promote MQ’s research and campaign messages across campus through personal and student networks, via social media or distributing helpful resources.
General
• Assist MQ in promoting key activities throughout the year.
• Use your experience on campus to help us improve the Student Ambassador Programme and shape our approach to student-led campaigning.
Support
• Induction call and ongoing guidance from a dedicated MQ contact – including a termly catch up to go through upcoming campaigns and ideas.
• Access to training resources, fundraising toolkits and MQ promotional materials.
• Opportunities to connect with other Student Ambassadors, attend MQ events and research webinars.
• Review of Ambassadorship to celebrate achievements, assess challenges and reflect on the role moving forward.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
Ongoing
We are seeking a designer/content developer to create a comprehensive fundraising toolkit that supports our fundraising efforts across multiple channels. The toolkit should be practical, easy to use, and visually engaging, enabling staff, volunteers, and supporters to confidently plan and deliver fundraising activities.This role will involve both content development and design, ensuring materials are consistent, on-brand, and ready to be uploaded on to the Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland website for everyone to use.
Key Objectives
Scope of Work / Deliverables
The fundraising toolkit may include (but is not limited to):
Content
Design Assets
Final Outputs
Skills & Experience Required
How to Apply
Applicants should provide:
Peer Mentoring
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027
Looking for a volunteering opportunity that fits around your studies? The Students’ Union Peer Mentoring Scheme is now open and recruiting the next cohort of Peer Mentors. Open to undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation students, the scheme is designed to build your confidence, help you give back to the university community and reward you with valuable accreditations for your CV. As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:Send check-in messages to your mentees. Meet your menteesComplete trainingHelp promote SU eventsGet involved across the wider SU communityYou’ll gain:AccreditationLunch Awards invite for Mentors achieving DistinctionCertificatesA reference to support your future goalsSkills you’ll build:Written & verbal communicationConfidence & self-esteemMentorship & supporting othersEngaging with diverse studentsReady to lead, support, and grow? Apply now and be the mentor you once needed. Expression of Interest: https://forms.office.com/e/gZLWk9XJ00 You must be a current student to apply and not graduating in Summer 2026. You will be sent information from the Peer Mentoring Team about next steps.
Applications closed on 31 May.
Until 10 Feb 2026
Offering administration support to our busy befriending department based on London Rd. This is an ongoing regular volunteering opportunity, where a weekly attendance is required wherever possible (allowing for term times)
This role will involve a variety of admin task to support our busy befriending department.
Taske could involve:
Telephone work
Record keeping
Email communication
Applicants must be confident on Microsoft packages and have a good communication skill via email or on the phone.
To assist customers, principally members of the public, to make purchases of furniture and miscellaneous items donated to the charity in a warehouse setting
TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Sales - To offer friendly assistance to customers in the purchase of items. To maintain stock at point of sale and assist in stock control
2. Security - To maintain vigilance as a deterrent to shoplifting
3. Till - To act as shop cashier as required by the Manager
4. Preparation and cleaning - To prepare donated items for sale, which may include sorting and cleaning items of Bric & Brac, polishing furniture, preparing books for sale. Need to able to move furniture items
5. Training - To take departmental training in the safe use of any equipment
To undergo appropriate training as required
6. Working practices To become familiar with all Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland policies and practices as described in the Volunteers Handbook
Students' Union
From 11 Feb 2026
The Environmental Champion highlights and promotes volunteering and sustainability within the University of Leicester. We are looking for a creative individual with innovative ideas, a passion for sustainability and lots of enthusiasm. They will be working with teams such as the Sustainability Council, creating volunteering and sustainability content and promote the Volunteering Hub to students.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Skills & Qualities:
Benefits of being an Environmental Champion
Becoming an Environmental Champion gives you the opportunity to meet likeminded individuals and expand your network, whilst making long lasting impact within the university. You will be able to learn and develop key skills that can be implemented in your future endeavours and you will participate in a diverse range of opportunities that can be included in your CV.
Dragonfly Cancer Trust
As an Event Assistant, you’ll help secure raffle prizes for our Charity Ball, directly supporting young people facing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis. By contacting businesses and thanking supporters, you’ll help raise vital funds while developing skills in communication, organisation, and fundraising - gaining valuable real-world experience and making a meaningful difference.
We’re looking for enthusiastic university students to support Dragonfly Cancer Trust by helping source raffle prizes for our upcoming Charity Ball this October. This role plays a vital part in maximising fundraising on the night, with every donated prize helping us support young people facing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis.
You’ll be reaching out to local and national businesses to request raffle prize donations and, once prizes are received, helping us thank those companies for their generosity.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in fundraising, communications, and charity work - all while making a meaningful difference.
Research and identify potential businesses to approach for raffle prize donations
Contact companies via email or phone using templates and guidance provided
Track responses and update our team on confirmed donations
Liaise with Dragonfly Cancer Trust to confirm when prizes have been received
Write and send thank-you letters/emails to companies who donate prizes
Maintain a simple record of contacts and donations
No prior experience is required - just enthusiasm and reliability. Ideal volunteers will have:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Confidence reaching out to businesses (with support from our team)
Basic organisational skills
A proactive and positive attitude
An interest in charity, fundraising, or events (great for your CV!)
Real-world experience in fundraising and corporate engagement
A reference on completion of the role (on request)
The chance to directly support children and families during incredibly difficult times
Flexible volunteering that fits around university commitments
Living Without Abuse (LWA)
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Volunteering with LWA can be a very rewarding experience and you will gain many useful personal and professional skills, as well as making a huge and positive difference to victims of domestic and sexual violence.We can provide a range of opportunities depending on the skills you have. Volunteering opportunities may include:- Supporting within our adult domestic abuse and sexual violence services.- Supporting within our children’s services.- Support with delivering our group programmes.- Support with providing our befriending service
What kind of work will volunteers be doing?
All work will be supported, and training will be given to volunteers.
Training will be provided for all roles and you need to be able to commit to attending the training. We provide a core training programme which consists of 8 training sessions. You will have the opportunity to shadow workers as part of your induction and further training opportunities to enhance your learning are provided throughout the year. Our training is blended and takes place via our e-learning platform and in-person. Regular support and supervision is provided.
Ideally you need to be able to give a minimum of 1 day (4 hours) a week on a regular basis for up to a year.
Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed to all volunteers.
Closing date for applications is 31 Dec.
Support Dragonfly Cancer Trust by researching and identifying organisations, businesses, and institutions that align with our values and mission. This role helps shape future partnerships that generate income, awareness, and long-term support for children, young people, and families affected by cancer.
This is a fully remote, flexible volunteering role that can be completed around your studies. You’ll be given clear guidance on what to research and how to record findings. No previous experience is needed.
You’ll be supported by the Dragonfly team and shown how partnership research helps charities grow sustainably and responsibly. This role is ideal for students interested in business, charity work, research, sustainability, or strategy.
As a Student Ambassador, you’ll promote Dragonfly on campus, inspire fellow students to volunteer or fundraise, and help build a supportive student community. This role allows you to make a real difference while developing skills in communication, leadership, promotion, and community engagement.
Location: Remote and on campus – most activities can be completed online or around campus.
Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 1–3 hours per week depending on your activities and events.
Who Can Apply: Open to all students interested in volunteering, raising awareness, and making a difference for children and families affected by life-limiting cancer.
Support Provided: Guidance, resources, and materials from the Dragonfly team, including promotional templates and campaign ideas.
Benefits: Develop leadership, communication, promotion, and community engagement skills; gain practical volunteering experience; build your CV; connect with like-minded students.