This week (1-7 June 2026) we are joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across the UK to mark National Volunteers Week and say a huge thank you to our Birmingham Settlement Superstars!
We have over one hundred volunteers across our sites that support us with their time, expertise and kindness. Whether through conversation, admin, serving customers, developing our green spaces, or running a group, our volunteers commit on average 1,500 hours per month helping Birmingham Settlement and enriching the lives of others.
Over the last year we have recruited volunteers to support some of our newer projects including Share My Language classes teaching English, Cyber Savvy to support people with IT basics and a Garden and Grow group to develop the green space at the Sports and Community Centre.
Momina joined us at the start of 2026 to run ‘Share My Language’ as a volunteer lead group, her expertise and tailored classes are supporting people to improve their language skills and is also supporting Momina to develop her teaching skills.
“Through this experience, I have learned so much and become more involved with the local community. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching these classes, getting to know the pupils and supporting them in achieving their language learning goals. Birmingham Settlement has provided the opportunity for me to pursue my vocation enabling me to grow both personally and professionally, all the while contributing to supporting our local community.”
Looking after the environment and connecting people with nature is a big part of our work. Our Friends of the Field support the development of the Nature and Wellbeing Centre with gardening and site maintenance. John has been a friend for the past two years after attending the centre for a session and being invited to volunteer. When asked what motivates him to volunteer with us, he told us:
“Volunteering is of benefit to me, I need to keep fit and active, I like meeting different people and intelligent conversation! It’s a bit of everything here.”
During Volunteers Week, we will be recognising our volunteers’ contribution with a celebration picnic in the grounds of our Nature and Wellbeing Centre. Volunteer Coordinator Maria Chapman said:
“We are very grateful to our volunteers and the ways in which they go above and beyond and enhance what we can provide to our communities. The picnic is just one small way to come together in celebration. We are proud to have a wide range of volunteers, reflective of Birmingham’s diverse communities with varied skills and life experience. We simply couldn’t do all the things we do to support people without them. THANK YOU!”
Interested in volunteering? Contact volunteer@bsettlement.org.uk to find out more!