Opportunities in and near Wigan

Hear academics lead subject sessions, then get admissions advice and ask questions at information stands run by several Cambridge colleges. Explore what studying at the University involves, with a dedicated stand for teachers and advisers.

Welcome customers, sort donations and help run the till in a lively town-centre charity shop. You’ll get full training, build retail skills alongside a supportive team, and can choose flexible hours that fit your schedule.

Join a county brass band for Saturday rehearsals, sectional work and public performances across the year. Open to intermediate and advanced players around Grade 3 standard or above, with chances to play at concerts and festivals.

Play contemporary beats and tunes in a youth streetband, improvise and create new music with other committed musicians, then build your confidence and performance skills as you prepare for summer festivals and events.

Join a county brass ensemble led by Musical Director Gareth Crane, and build your playing, confidence and ensemble skills alongside other young musicians. You don’t need to have taken an exam; the band welcomes players around Grade 1-4 standard.

Support youth-session leaders and choose an area that suits you, from arts and crafts, music and sports to wellbeing and self-care. You’ll receive training, uniform, reimbursed expenses and a free meal while on session.

Cambridge Admissions Tutors, academics and current students will answer your questions at a conference packed with subject overviews, application and interview advice, finance and careers guidance, and information stands. It takes place at Haydock Park Racecourse.

Spend a week inside a producing theatre, shadowing the Creative Engagement team across Marketing, Box Office and Production. You’ll also attend participation groups to see how the theatre connects with audiences and communities, with a chance to watch a performance subject to availability.

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.

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.

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.

Greet customers, run the till and sort donated stock while helping keep a hospice shop welcoming. You can also support visual merchandising and fundraising, building customer service and teamwork skills alongside friendly staff and volunteers.

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.

Deliver Awareness to Action sessions in your local community, in person or online, using ready-made resources to help people understand sight loss. You could connect with community leaders, businesses and local groups - and get induction, training and a toolkit.

Spend around one hour a week having supportive phone conversations with visually impaired people matched to you through shared interests. Calls are confidential, and no telephone numbers are exchanged; the organisation connects you both. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Explore five interactive modules where geographers use mapping technologies, analyse data and tackle real-world tasks on natural hazards, city planning and resource security. Work at your own pace, hear pre-recorded industry talks and earn a completion certificate.

Observe classes, meet staff tutors and current students, and get a first-hand feel for drama-school life at an in-person open event. Free virtual panels let you ask staff and students questions; in-person visitors get a free bus from Oxford city centre or Oxford Parkway.

Develop and deliver marketing campaigns, write press releases, support media outreach and manage social channels. You’ll create content, update the website and photograph events, with flexible on-site or remote volunteering, free refreshments and expenses covered.

Create original 2D art inspired by wild mammals from the British Isles, then submit it online in categories spanning portraits, artivism and mammal stories like zines or short comics. Judges pick category winners and one overall winner; AI-generated and copied work aren’t allowed.