Opportunities in and near Bolton

Get hands-on caring for veg beds and green spaces at Whitehall Park in Darwen, from planting and composting to weeding and cutting back growth. No experience needed: a volunteer will guide you, with tools, PPE and training supplied.

Get hands-on experience of council work across different teams, building skills and confidence while exploring the area that interests you most. Choose your preferred team before submitting a request form.

Explore council services before choosing an area that matches your interests and career goals. A placement can build practical skills, boost your CV and give you experience of the public sector, plus a reference for future opportunities.

Present live on Unity Radio in four youth shows, building skills in interviewing, DJing, music reviews and planning features. Twice-weekly workshops also help you work towards an Arts Award Discovery, with dinner provided each session.

Thinking about uni? Explore Manchester’s campus, compare courses and get a feel for student life. Join subject-focused Access All Areas sessions with mini-lectures, tours and expert advice to build confidence for your UCAS choices and future plans.

Explore the Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity campuses through course talks, student Q&As and guided tours; view accommodation and get help with UCAS applications, personal statements and student finance. A travel bursary of £15 to £120 is available, subject to UK bank account requirements.

Student ambassadors lead private walking tours of campus for prospective students who can’t make an Open Day or Course Advice Day. Book ahead to explore the university in person, with tours running on Wednesday afternoons.

Explore the campus through subject-specific talks, tours and workshops, then speak with academic and support staff, current students and ambassadors. Admissions staff can advise on entry requirements and next steps.

Practise hose and ladder drills, search and rescue, water rescue and first aid at weekly sessions in local fire stations. Explore how the modern fire service works, join community events and build teamwork, with access to Duke of Edinburgh and NFCC qualifications.

Serve customers at the till, restock shelves and shape shop displays while supporting hospice shops across Greater Manchester. You can also sort and price donations, record Gift Aid sign-ups accurately, and get training where needed.

Complete four self-paced legal tasks exploring research, drafting, time management and attention to detail. Each takes around an hour, and you can fit them around your studies. Finish all four to receive a certificate for your CV or personal statement.

Explore how a global engineering company designs products used in real-world technology, then discover its history, culture and STEM-linked roles. Build your understanding of problem solving, teamwork and creativity through employee stories about early careers pathways.

Work through four virtual tasks tracing a medicine from molecule to market, including UK health economics, brand marketing and go-to-market strategy. Explore how research, pricing and customer insight shape a launch, then earn a completion certificate signed by Forage’s CEO.

Two half-day sessions show you how a law firm works: hear from business teams, compare university and apprenticeship routes, and explore areas of law. Complete both in Year 12 to be invited to apply for summer work experience, with travel and food covered.

Hear from the first woman to serve as Northern Ireland’s Lady Chief Justice as she examines how courts have interpreted the Good Friday Agreement within the region’s constitutional framework.

Explore ethical hacking, digital forensics, phishing and AI-driven scams in an online Computing taster. Hear about degree specialisms including AI and Robotics and Gaming and Immersive Technologies, then ask current students and staff questions in a live Q&A.

Hear directly from psychology students and academic staff in a live online taster session. Explore a BPS-accredited degree, its tutorial model and flexible study options, then discover career paths from mental health to research. Ask your questions via online chat.

Explore why prices rise, how interest rates shift and how the Bank of England responds in an interactive economics session led by two professors. Dig into money supply, energy prices, markets and regulation, connecting economic theory to current events.

Trace how William Herbert built political and economic power in the 1460s through land, office and Bristol Channel trading. At Raglan, Welsh poets’ work reveals how Herbert and Anne Devereux used magnificence and cultural patronage to communicate authority.

Explore how Gettysburg became a symbol of the American project, from Abraham Lincoln’s address to generations of visitors treating the battlefield as a place of pilgrimage. The lecture is available in person or on Zoom.