Volunteering

The Open Doors Project (free room booking)   

The Open Doors Project, established by The University of Manchester's Office for Social Responsibility in partnership with Manchester Museum, Alliance Manchester Business School and the Christabel Pankhurst Building, provides free meeting room space on the Oxford Road campus for community organisations. Bookings are available to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.

Small Charity Week 23 - 28 June 2025

Small Charity Week is a campaign to empower the UK’s small charities to have an even greater impact on society, and to address the challenges they face.

Throughout the week, training and events are provided for small charities, and a national conversation is created about the vital role of small charities in strengthening communities across the UK.

Take a look at the events taking place across the week here  

Find out more and get involved here 

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group: Work, Skills & Volunteering Community Connector

Join Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for their next Community Connector event, in collaboration with Wythenshawe Job Centre, where they will be bringing together over 20 stalls showcasing opportunities across Work, Skills and Volunteering.

Whether you're looking to upskill, explore new career paths or connect with local support services, there's something for everyone!

Confirmed stalls include:

Our Manchester Strategy 2025-35 launched

To develop the new Our Manchester strategy, Manchester City Council listened to over 10,000 voices across Manchester to shape a future we can all be proud of.

Over the next 10 years, they will be focusing on the 12 key priorities residents said mattered most – Our People, Our Neighbourhoods, Our City.

Employer-Supported Volunteering – Driving Impact and Engagement

As businesses increasingly recognise the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Employer-Supported Volunteering (ESV) has emerged as a powerful way to engage employees while positively impacting the community. Join us for this interactive webinar where we'll explore how companies of all sizes can develop impactful ESV programmes that not only benefit employees but also drive tangible outcomes for local charities.

What You’ll Learn:

This 1-hour online session will provide practical insights into the world of Employer-Supported Volunteering, including:

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We’re recruiting a Volunteering Development Worker

About Us

Macc is Manchester’s support organisation for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. We are committed to empowering communities and supporting over 160,000 volunteers across the city who contribute their time, skills, and energy to making a real difference.