Hospital volunteering with Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Apply for a suitable volunteer role in NHS hospitals and services across south-east Wales.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board hospitals
Opportunities for ages 13 to 17
Science opportunities for teenagers in the UK
Explore current Science opportunities for UK teenagers aged 13 to 17, with direct provider links, eligibility and deadlines on Extrasurge.
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Hospital work-shadowing application window
Apply during the autumn application window for a work-shadowing placement at Cambridge University Hospitals.
- Ages 16–17
- Deadline 30 November 2026
- Free
- Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge
NHS work experience in Cardiff and the Vale
Express interest in an ad-hoc placement across clinical, administrative, therapy, digital or support services.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Cardiff and Vale health services
Croydon hospital work experience — February 2027
Explore hospital life and roles from nursing to corporate services through placements and workshops.
- Ages 16–17
- Deadline 16 November 2026
- Starts 15 February 2027
- Free
- Croydon University Hospital
Epsom and St Helier hospital work experience 2026–27
Request hospital work experience during the 2026–27 academic year if you live in one of the listed local boroughs.
- Ages 16–17
- Starts 1 September 2026
- Free
- Epsom, St Helier and surrounding catchment
Eryri Young Rangers Scheme
Take part in conservation, outdoor learning, adventure activities and heritage visits across Eryri National Park.
- Ages 13–17
- Free
- Locations across Eryri National Park, Wales
Clinical dental work experience at Guy's Hospital
Spend four days observing dental departments, clinical teams and dental students at Guy's Hospital.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Guy's Hospital, London
Non-medical NHS work experience
Shadow teams in areas such as physiotherapy, radiography, psychology, pharmacy, administration and clerical services.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals, London
Habitats & Heritage youth conservation volunteering
Learn practical conservation and ecology while completing regular outdoor volunteering and DofE hours.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- South and west London conservation sites
Immerse Education Essay Competition 2027
Choose from more than twenty university-style subject questions and write a referenced academic essay for the chance to receive a full or partial scholarship for an Immerse programme.
- Ages 13–17
- Deadline 25 October 2026
- Starts 3 August 2026
- Free
- Online
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS work experience 2027
Apply in early 2027 for observational clinical or non-clinical placements across listed NHS departments from April onward.
- Ages 15–17
- Starts 1 April 2027
- Free
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals
Medway NHS work experience — August 2027
Apply during April 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in August 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham
Medway NHS work experience — February 2027
Apply during November 2026 for a Medway hospital placement in February 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham
Medway NHS work experience — June 2027
Apply during February 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in June 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham
Medway NHS work experience — October 2027
Apply during June 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in October 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham
Hospital work experience across Mid and South Essex
Request a hospital placement in clinical or non-clinical services, with placement areas determined by age and availability.
- Ages 15–17
- Free
- Mid and South Essex hospitals
Hospital volunteering through NHSScotland
Find hospital volunteering with a local NHSScotland health board and build healthcare experience.
- Ages 17
- Free
- NHS health boards across Scotland
Hospital volunteering with Northern HSC Trust
Volunteer in hospital or community health services with training and a named supervisor.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Antrim Area Hospital and Northern Trust services
Rolls-Royce Discover: On Demand
Explore engineering and business careers through Rolls-Royce’s free, self-paced virtual experience.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Online
Circus and Aerial Skills Drop-in
Learn aerial and ground-based circus skills while developing physical confidence, coordination and teamwork.
- Ages 13–14
- Starts 7 October 2026
- Paid
- Roundhouse, London
Hospital work experience at Royal Papworth
Observe and work alongside hospital professionals across clinical and non-clinical services.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
Hospital student volunteer programme
Support patients on a hospital ward one evening per week while learning about healthcare careers.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
The Operating Theatres Conference 2027
At last year’s 11th Annual Operating Theatres Conference, we explored the latest innovations and strategies in surgical care amid the expansion of operating theatres across the country, including the new ‘surgical hubs.'
- Deadline 4 February 2027
- Starts 4 February 2027
- Free
- CorpAcq Stadium, Manchester
Sea Cadets: maritime skills, engineering, first aid and camps
Join a local Sea Cadet unit for sailing, rowing, engineering, first aid, catering, music and leadership, with subsidised courses, school-holiday camps and possible offshore voyages.
- Ages 13–17
- Paid
- Nationwide
Crafternoon Leader
Volunteer craft leader to support a church holiday club and lead a table of assigned crafts. Apply now on Vinspired.
- Free
St John Ambulance Cadets: first aid and event volunteering
Join a weekly local Cadet group to learn first aid, volunteer at local and national events, take part in social action, develop leadership skills and access outdoor activities or residential camps.
- Ages 13–17
- Paid
- Nationwide
Young Producer
The free and award-winning Young Producers programme is open for new applications from young people aged between 16-25, including a new group at Re... Apply now on Vinspired.
- Free
Diagnostics work experience
If you're interested in Diagnostic Radiography or Pathology, gain some experience in these exciting and highly-skilled professions.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Online
Hospital work experience placements
Shadow clinical or non-clinical healthcare professionals for one day to one week. Placements are for the local community and student referrals must be made by an education provider.
- Free
Youth volunteering at UCLH
Join UCLH’s dedicated youth volunteering programme and support patients and hospital services.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- UCLH, London
University Hospital Southampton summer careers experience
Apply for an observational NHS careers placement running between April and August 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Deadline 22 March 2027
- Starts 1 April 2027
- Free
- Southampton and local SO-area sites
University Hospital Southampton winter careers experience
Apply for an observational NHS careers placement running between January and March 2027.
- Ages 16–17
- Deadline 18 January 2027
- Starts 1 January 2027
- Free
- Southampton and local SO-area sites
Volunteer Fundraising Assistant
We are looking for a proactive and purpose-driven Volunteer Fundraising Assistant to support the growth of our fundraising activities. This role... Apply now on Vinspired.
- Free
Genomic Futures careers outreach programme
Our careers outreach programme, aimed at secondary students, is available to state schools, sixth forms and colleges based in and around the East of England.
- Ages 14–15
- Free
Genomic Futures insight days
Insight days for year 10 and year 11 students interested in learning more about genomic technologies and careers.
- Ages 14–15
- Free
Operational Science work experience
Gain an insight into how cells are grown and studied to understand human disease with our genomics work experience opportunity.
- Ages 14–15
- Free
Student volunteer at West Suffolk Hospital
Gain hands-on experience supporting staff and patients on busy hospital wards.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds
NHS work experience, taster days and work shadowing
Explore hospital careers through current work-experience, taster-day, shadowing or virtual opportunities.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- York and Scarborough hospitals