Volunteer Expo 2022

What is it?


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Volunteer expo is taking place from the 6th to 7th May 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham. It is hosted by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

The pandemic has shown the importance of generosity, togetherness and connection. With your help, the Expo aims to showcase the things that connect our communities and the amazing impact that volunteering has on society.

Entry to the two-day Volunteer Expo is completely free, so get your tickets today!

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ShelterBox at the event


ShelterBox will be offering an interactive experience for you to see how we help people affected by the climate crisis.

Come join us and immerse yourself in the world of international disaster relief.

This event will be an opportunity to:

  • Understand why ShelterBox is talking about climate change
  • How ShelterBox is supporting those affected by climate change to build back better
  • How climate change is affecting the way ShelterBox works
  • Discover the ways in which you can become part of the ShelterBox team

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Keen to become a volunteer?


Every ShelterBox volunteer is instrumental in providing shelter to families after disaster. 

If you are interested in giving your skills, knowledge and time to become a ShelterBox volunteer, join us at Volunteer Expo to meet existing volunteers and staff and find out how you can become part of the ShelterBox team.

“I was looking to make better use of my time, with the goal of using my skills and enthusiasm to give something back to those families who have lost everything following a disaster” – Howard Matthews, ShelterBox Volunteer .

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Howard Matthews at the 1120 Rotary Conference 2017 BICC Bournemouth.

The event is free but ticketed. Find out more and secure your place here.

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