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Volunteering with The Access Project

24 Sep 2026

Challenge accepted

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Interested in helping young people from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity?

Join our informations session to to discover how you can help young people from under-resourced backgrounds unlock their potential and achieve social mobility.

When: Wednesday 7 October, 5.30 - 6.30pm

Where: Online

Sign up here

The Access Project has had a partnership with the university for numerous years, with students, colleagues and alumni all getting involved to make a difference in a young's person life. In this session, you'll learn more about The Access Project's history and mission, and discover the next steps you can take to volunteer for this great cause.

Find out more about colleague volunteering:

  • Volunteering Policy: all colleagues are entitled to three paid leave days (pro rata) each year, to dedicate their time and skills to a local cause of their choosing.
  • Challenge Accepted: our fundraising and volunteering campaign is one of the first bold steps in delivering our Manchester 2035 strategy; committing to becoming a great philanthropic university by connecting people to the causes that matter most.