Volunteering opportunities

Whether you're a recent graduate or an expert in your field, there are lots of opportunities for you to guide and inspire Sheffield students, both face-to-face and online.

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Thursday 11 June 2026, 5:15pm
Online - Zoom

A group of students and alumni standing around chatting informally in a conference space
Wednesday 26 November 2025, 5:30pm
DLA Piper, 1 Saint Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3DE

Year-round activities 

Mentor a student

Share your career experience with a student and add mentoring skills to your professional development on one of our virtual Career Mentoring schemes, running October-December and February-April each year. Find out more and sign up here.

Offer a work placement or internship

From cutting edge knowledge and fresh perspectives to diverse skills and additional support for your team, offering a work placement or internship to a University of Sheffield student can bring a wealth of benefits to your organisation, leveraging the qualities of a top-tier global university.  Find out more here.

Share your story

Whether it’s been a smooth ride, or there have been bumps along the way, your story will motivate prospective students to embark on their own Sheffield adventure. You'll also highlight the diverse career paths open to current students. Complete this questionnaire to inspire the next generation of Sheffield graduates. 

Conquer a fundraising challenge

Unleash your potential and take on a fundraising feat to support your University. From scholarships to medical research, if there's a cause that's important to you, why not start your fundraising journey today? Read about some of the epic endeavours our fundraising heroes have completed and find out how you can get involved.

Stay connected with your University

Experience all the benefits and services that come from being a Sheffield graduate.