Opportunities in and near Wolverhampton
Pilot Careers Live Birmingham
Meet flight school representatives, newly qualified pilots and people in training at a one-stop aviation careers event. Get practical answers on routes, costs, grades and sponsorship, then hear expert seminars on medical requirements, airline recruitment and funding.
Gavin Williamson MP Work Experience
You may support constituency casework, research local issues, draft press releases or answer constituents’ queries by phone or email. Tasks can vary by your age and ability, and you may accompany the MP to meetings or events in the House or constituency.
Safran Electronics & Defense Work Experience: Business
Spend a week in a professional aerospace environment, exploring how Finance, Supply Chain and Operations support a global business. Take on interactive tasks and group exercises, build teamwork and problem-solving skills, join a CV workshop, and hear employees share their career journeys.
Safran Work Experience: Engineering
Take on practical engineering challenges in a real aerospace setting, exploring actuation systems, manufacturing, materials and mechanical engineering. Meet Safran employees to hear about their roles and career journeys, and see how engineering ideas become practical products.
Birmingham Hospice Volunteer Gardeners
Mow, plant, weed and prune at hospice gardens in Selly Park or Erdington, helping create calm, welcoming spaces for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Birmingham Hospice Volunteer General Assistants (Catering)
Take breakfast orders and serve drinks and food to inpatients at Selly Park. Help keep the kitchen and canteen clean and tidy, with flexible shifts of a couple of hours or a morning each week.
St Richard's Hospice Retail Volunteer at Bewdley Shop
Welcome customers, serve on the till and turn donations into attractive displays as part of a friendly shop team. You’ll get training and support while helping raise funds for hospice care, with donated items checked against quality standards.
St Richard's Hospice Retail Volunteer at Kidderminster Shop
Welcome customers, serve at the till and prepare donated items for sale while supporting hospice care. You’ll also sort and inspect donations, create displays and keep the Kidderminster shop tidy, with role-specific training and support.
Royal Economic Society Peter Sinclair Town Hall Lecture: Where is 'The State' in our Economic Science and in our Economies?
Professor Mary S. Morgan of the London School of Economics examines how ideas about the state shape economic life, from war and peace to welfare and equality. Explore changing economic thought and its real-world implications, then join the drinks reception after the lecture.
Admin Support Volunteers
Help hospital teams run smoothly with essential, non-clinical support that contributes to patient care. Volunteer across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, giving departments practical help with everyday support.
Patient Support Volunteers
Give hospital patients companionship, reassurance and practical, non-clinical support during their stay. Work alongside ward staff, patients and carers to help make each hospital experience more comfortable. Roles are available across Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with full training and support provided.
Meet and Greet volunteers
Welcome patients and visitors, give directions and answer general queries as a volunteer first point of contact. You can do this at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital in Telford or Hollinswood House’s Community Diagnostic Centre.
Volunteer to Career Programme
Complete at least 50 hours of NHS volunteering and attend five evening training sessions, with placements at either the Shrewsbury or Telford hospital site. Build your understanding of NHS careers through an in-house training course offering skills, knowledge and support.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Volunteer to Career Programme
Complete at least 50 hours of volunteering and join five interactive evening sessions led by the Trust’s Head of Non-Clinical Education. Explore healthcare career pathways, build confidence and get support to improve your applications and personal statements.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteering
Complete your Duke of Edinburgh volunteering section through activities supporting patients, visitors, staff and the wider community. Under-16s can create positive-message cards or artwork, or fundraise for SaTH Charity; from 16, you can apply for on-site roles, with staff support and training.
University College Birmingham South Schools and Colleges Taster Day
Choose two subject taster sessions across options from engineering and psychology to sport and creative subjects. Spend a full day on campus with a welcome talk, tour and time to meet current students and academics. Lunch is provided free of charge.

Royal Aeronautical Society Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Cosford Branch: History of the Attack Helicopter
Trace 40 years of attack helicopter development through Westland project studies, including stealth, with an insider view from the former Chief Engineer for Sea King, Apache and Chinook. Hear how engineering decisions shaped military rotorcraft design.
FABRIC GetSet Dance Workshops
Take part in free monthly dance workshops in Birmingham or Nottingham. Build confidence, creativity and technique through practical dance work, then meet the training team and find out what its advanced training pathway involves.
Trowers & Hamlins Birmingham Solicitor Apprenticeship Work Experience Day
Explore solicitor apprenticeships inside a major international law firm through department talks and activities, networking and dedicated apprenticeship sessions. An application masterclass helps you prepare for future applications, and up to £80 in travel expenses is reimbursed.
Birmingham Film Festival Film & TV Conference
A networking morning brings you together with screen industry guests before sessions on funding, finance, infrastructure, feature film strategy and building TV careers. Hear from representatives of FilmShake, Miller’s Insurance and Elevated Films, alongside experienced producers and industry figures.