Explore current volunteering opportunities for UK teenagers aged 13 to 17, with direct provider links, eligibility and deadlines on Extrasurge.
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
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See full listing detailsBarnardo's charity-store volunteering
Volunteer in retail, customer support, stock-room or selected online-research roles and build workplace skills.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Barnardo's stores across the UK
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See full listing detailsYoung volunteer at a BCP public library
Volunteer at a local library, including for Duke of Edinburgh or another accreditation scheme.
- Ages 13–17
- Free
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole libraries
BCP Council LibrariesVolunteeringIn personBusinessMarketing
See full listing detailsBritish Red Cross youth volunteer placements
Apply for short-term youth placements, retail roles and other community volunteering with training and support.
- Ages 15–17
- Free
- Roles across the UK
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See full listing detailsCan Do youth support volunteering
Support disabled children in supervised activities after receiving safeguarding, behaviour and communication training.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- North Berwick, East Lothian
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See full listing detailsCats Protection charity-shop volunteer
Build retail, customer-service and merchandising experience while raising money for cat welfare.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Participating Cats Protection shops in Great Britain
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See full listing detailsMeet-and-greet volunteer with Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Welcome and guide patients and visitors as a supervised meet-and-greet volunteer in local health services.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg health services
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
See full listing detailsEryri 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
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See full listing detailsHabitats & 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
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See full listing detailsVolunteer at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Apply to support patients, visitors and hospital teams as a volunteer at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
See full listing detailsMencap Northern Ireland youth retail volunteering
Support a Mencap charity shop, develop retail skills and complete eligible DofE volunteering hours.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Mencap charity shops in Northern Ireland
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See full listing detailsVolunteer with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Search and apply for hospital or community health volunteering roles across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- Ages 17
- Free
- Greater Glasgow and Clyde health services
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See full listing detailsHospital volunteering through NHSScotland
Find hospital volunteering with a local NHSScotland health board and build healthcare experience.
- Ages 17
- Free
- NHS health boards across Scotland
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See full listing detailsHospital 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
Northern Health and Social Care TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
See full listing detailsOxfam shop and DofE volunteering
Gain retail experience through customer service, stock sorting, merchandising or book and music shop roles.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Oxfam shops across Great Britain
Oxfam GBVolunteeringIn personBusinessMarketingMusic
See full listing detailsDuke of Edinburgh volunteer at an Oxfordshire library
Complete Duke of Edinburgh volunteering in a public library while building customer-service skills and confidence.
- Ages 14–17
- Free
- Oxfordshire libraries
Oxfordshire County Council LibrariesVolunteeringIn personBusinessMarketingComputer science
See full listing detailsPolice Scotland Youth Volunteers
Complete initial training and support community-safety volunteering through a local Police Scotland youth group.
- Ages 13–15
- Free
- Local PSYV groups across Scotland
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See full listing detailsHospital 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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyScience
See full listing detailsVolunteer at Sheffield Children's Hospital
Support children, families and hospital services through one of Sheffield Children's volunteer roles.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- Sheffield Children's Hospital
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
See full listing detailsCrafternoon Leader
Volunteer craft leader to support a church holiday club and lead a table of assigned crafts. Apply now on Vinspired.
Solihull Parish Children and Youth MinistryVolunteeringIn personPsychologyScience
See full listing detailsSt 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.
St John AmbulanceVolunteeringIn personMedicineSciencePsychology
See full listing detailsYoung 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.
Tees Valley MuseumsVolunteeringIn personComputer scienceBusinessConsultingScience
See full listing detailsVolunteer at The Christie cancer centre
Support patients and visitors through a non-clinical volunteer role at The Christie.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- The Christie, Manchester
The Christie NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
See full listing detailsYouth Volunteering
Our NHS Torbay and South Devon Youth Volunteering programme runs for 16-25 year olds.
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See full listing detailsYouth volunteering at UCLH
Join UCLH’s dedicated youth volunteering programme and support patients and hospital services.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- UCLH, London
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
See full listing detailsVolunteer 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.
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See full listing detailsStudent 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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
See full listing detailsWorcestershire Summer Reading Challenge volunteer
Encourage children to read, help them choose books and support activities during the library Summer Reading Challenge.
- Ages 13–17
- Free
- Worcestershire libraries
Worcestershire County Council LibrariesVolunteeringIn personBusinessMarketingPsychology
See full listing detailsStudent volunteer at York and Scarborough hospitals
Volunteer in patient-facing hospital roles while learning about NHS careers and developing communication skills.
- Ages 16–17
- Free
- York and Scarborough hospitals
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
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