V Team is the student volunteering group of the Students' Union.
We are committed to providing a range of different ways to get involved in volunteering with the community, supporting sustainbility and local engagement.
The University of Bath has a culture of volunteering, enabling students to engage with meaningful opportunities and contribute to their local community. Volunteering gives students CV-boosting skills and has been shown through research to improve positive mental wellbeing.
Here are our project groups for the 2026-27 academic year:
1. Nature --------------------------------------------------------
V Parks:
Belgrave Community Garden – A volunteer-run, not-for-profit project that sustainably grows organic food using off-grid environmental systems such as rainwater harvesting, composting, and solar power. About Us - Belgrave Community Allotment and Garden
Bath Area Play Project - The opportunity to support a local children's charity by contributing to areas such as fundraising, campaigning, and volunteer engagement, with no previous experience required. Bath Area Play Project - Careers & Volunteers
V Trees:
More Trees BANES - A community environmental project where volunteers help grow, plant, and care for trees, supporting local biodiversity, sustainability, and community wellbeing while developing new skills outdoors. Sessions run regularly every week! Volunteering - More Trees BANES
V Wildlife:
Hedgehog Friendly Campus - Allows students to support hedgehog conservation through activities such as litter picking, surveying local hedgehog populations, creating wildlife-friendly habitats, and running awareness or fundraising campaigns on campus. Who we are | Hedgehog Friendly Campus
2. Sustainability -------------------------------------------------
V Repair:
Share and Repair – Repair Cafes and Skills Workshops help students reduce waste by repairing broken items and learning practical skills through hands-on sessions in sewing, tool use, and basic repairs. Home - Share and Repair
V Eco:
EcoTogether - brings students together in small groups to explore practical ways of tackling climate change through topics such as energy, food, transport, and resources, while supporting each other to take meaningful individual and community action. Find your own eco | Eco Together
V Clean:
Student Community Partnership – SCP works with students, universities and the local council to strengthen relationships between students and permanent residents through volunteering, sustainability initiatives, community campaigns, and active citizenship projects across Bath. Our Shared City – Bath's Student Community Partnership – Bath's Student Community Partnership
Marine Conservation Society - Allows students to protect marine environments through beach cleans, inland litter surveys, wildlife sighting records, and citizen science projects that contribute to marine conservation research. Volunteering & citizen science | Marine Conservation Society
V Collect:
Royal United Hospital - Allows students to support patients and staff through roles such as providing companionship, helping with activities and practical tasks, and creating activity packs and cards for children and elderly people. Get Involved | Royal United Hospitals Bath
3. Wellbeing ----------------------------------------------------
V Run:
Many running events – Helping organise and run major charity runs such as the Bath Half Marathon, Santa Dash, and the colour run.
V Kind:
University – Managing small-scale wellbeing initiatives such as pottery painting, slime making, and the positivity chalkboard in the SU.
V Pizza:
University – Supports men's wellbeing by running activities that create a relaxed environment for men to get together with a hands-on activity, pizza and chat.
V Aware:
Campaigns & Fundraising allows you to organise events, raise awareness, and fundraise for causes you care about, helping to create a positive impact within your community. Most charities welcome student involvement and provide fundraising packs, resources, and guidance to help you get started.
Below is one example from last year!
FearFree – Campaign helps raise awareness of domestic abuse, educate communities on recognising the signs, and promote support services for those affected. Support Us - FearFree
4. Education -----------------------------------------------------
V Code:
MightyGirls – Supports girls to consider a career in tech and STEM subjects by teaching them how to code. This was a huge success in 2024! V Code teams with Mighty Girls
V Tutor:
Tutor the Nation – Tutor for 1 hour per week to give a young person the opportunity to reach their full potential. Home - Tutor The Nation
V Schools:
Local primary schools – Hosting Easter egg hunts, reading sessions, and improving play areas for children. One example is Volunteering in Schools – RSVP West
Join us!
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