Volunteers are integral to the smooth running of the events across all our sports.

EVENT VOLUNTEERING FOR STUDENTS

BUCS runs over 120 individual events for 50 sports across UK each year. For a full list of events we deliver and their dates please see this page. If you are a student and interested in volunteering at an individual BUCS event please fill out the form on this page. Applications for BUCS Nationals should be completed on the form below.

MAJOR EVENT STUDENT VOLUNTEERING

BUCS runs two major events in the year. BUCS Nationals (12-14 February 2027 in Sheffield) and BUCS Big Wednesday (23-24 March 2027 at Loughborough University). We recruit volunteers from the Sheffield area for BUCS Nationals, and work with Loughborough University to appoint volunteers through their student workforce.

Student Volunteering at BUCS Nationals

BUCS Nationals | Sheffield | 12-14 February 2027

Join the team behind one the UK’s biggest student sporting events, supporting over 4,200 student athletes competing across six sports at venues throughout Sheffield.

What You’ll Do

  • Record and verify competition results
  • Support medal ceremonies
  • Assist officials and event staff
  • Help maintain competitions areas and equipment
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the event

We’re Looking For

  • Enthusiastic and reliable volunteers
  • Strong communicators with attention to detail
  • Team players who can follow instructions
  • Comfortable using technology such as iPads

What You’ll Gain

  • Event operations experience
  • Chance to work at national sporting event
  • New skills and connections
  • Access to exclusive incentives such as BUCS kit!

Express Your Interest Here

 

Student Volunteering at BUCS Big Wednesday

Recruitment for BUCS Big Wednesday 2027 is not currently live. Please check back for any updates!

MAJOR EVENT staff VOLUNTEERING

BUCS Nationals

BUCS Nationals will open for staff applications from member institutions on Tuesday 20 October - please check back then for further information on how to apply.

BUCS Big Wednesday

BUCS Big Wednesday will open for staff applications from member institutions on Tuesday 20 October - please check back then for further information on how to apply.