Tackling loneliness and isolation, one conversation at a time According to survey statistics, Birmngham has a higher-than-average number of people who say they feel lonely. Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone, but it’s particularly common among older adults. Across Birmingham, charities and volunteers are working hard to change that, offering befriending services both in person and over the phone. One of those charities is Re-engage, which helps older people build vital social connections as their circles shrink in older age.

Loneliness is higher in Birmingham than average, especially for older people. @reengageUK tackles this with a 'Call Companions' service. But they urgently need more #volunteers to help tackle the 3-month waiting list. Can you help?
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📢 Looking for new trustees?
#TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov) inspires many people to get involved and give back.
List your vacancies on Volunteer Brum and reach those ready to make a difference.
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💚 Volunteer with Macmillan at Walk to Support Birmingham!
Help at the event village, cheer finishers, hand out medals, or guide walkers along the route.
Be the friendly face supporting people living with cancer. ✨
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📚 Whether it’s reading with children or supporting adults with new skills, your time could open doors for someone this term.
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An Afrobeats DJ for The Village Square | i60 Community Interest Company We need a DJ to volunteer for a community intergenerational cultural gathering that focuses on empowering young people with etiquette, morals and values.

Looking for a different kind of #volunteering. How about becoming an Afrobeats DJ for The Village Square?
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Looking to volunteer in Brum?
Volunteer Brum has 100+ causes and loads of ways to get involved — from one-offs to long-term roles. 💪💛
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Community Health Events Volunteer | Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) Be part of a team attending events to share vital information, offer gentle encouragement, and help people take their first steps to quit smoking for good.

🚭 #Volunteers needed to help Birmingham go smoke-free!
Chat with the public, attend local events & support quit journeys.
✅ No experience needed
✅ Training in May/June 2025
✅ Flexible & rewarding
Join us: #SmokeFreeBrum #VolunteerBrum

Dip your toe into #volunteering this summer! 🏖️
Choose ‘events’ in the dropdown and find your one-off adventure.
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No time for long-term volunteering? No problem! 🌞
Get stuck into a one-off community event this summer - select 'events' in the dropdown and find your moment! 🎉 #VolunteerBrum #BrilliantBrum
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🔍 Looking for a different kind of volunteering?
How about becoming a nib maker at the The Pen Museum ✒️ in the Jewellery Quarter?
Not YOUR thing? No problem - Volunteer Brum has loads of roles.
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Helping out just got easier: New online volunteering platform launches in Birmingham A new era of community action is launching this week with Volunteer Brum, a brand-new platform designed to connect local people with meaningful volunteering opportunities across Birmingham.

🚀 A new era of community action is here!

Discover #VolunteerBrum – your gateway to meaningful #volunteering across #Birmingham.

Make a difference. Meet new people. Be part of something bigger.

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There’s still time to list your roles on #VolunteerBrum — #Birmingham’s new volunteering platform — before the official public launch!

Don't miss the chance to connect with passionate people ready to make a difference.

👉 Learn more and get involved: www.bvsc.org/news/recruit...

We're shortly launching Volunteer Brum, a new platform connecting Birmingham’s VCFSE organisations with volunteers! Join a virtual session to learn how to recruit volunteers, set up your org page, and list roles—before the public launch in April 2025.
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