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Join our Action Team

As an Action Team member, you’ll become part of our exciting and growing team of volunteers. You’ll meet new people and try new opportunities, at a time that suits you.

Become an Action Team member
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Become an Action Team member

What is Action Team?

Action Team is British Heart Foundation’s (BHF's) team of volunteers. We offer a wide range of opportunities, including at our events, from home or within your community. 

When you join our Action Team, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to get the most out of your volunteering role. This will include:

  • briefings and training relevant to your chosen role
  • updates on new volunteering opportunities
  • support and recognition through our monthly volunteer newsletter
  • your own profile and portal on our MyVolunteer platform
  • access to our Action Team Facebook group
  • ongoing support from our friendly volunteering team.

Why should I join?

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain when you give your time to us:

  • a wide range of volunteering opportunities: we've got lots of opportunities to suit your situation, whether that's volunteering from home or supporting us in person
  • flexible time commitment: choose what works best for you. Whether you can spare 1 hour a week or 1 hour a month, any time you can give us is highly appreciated and valued. 
  • developing your skills: you’ll gain valuable new skills and build on existing ones  
  • meeting like-minded people: you’ll find a sense of community as a BHF volunteer, no matter what stage you're at in life. Our Action Team is for everyone.

How to join our Action Team

Join Action Team today in a few simple steps.

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STEP 1

Decide what role you want

First thing’s first - what kind or role do you want? Something based in your local community, at home, or at our events?

Next Step
STEP 2

Consider your availability

Decide how much time you’re able to commit to volunteering with BHF. Is it a few hours a month, a few days, or every week? 

Next Step
STEP 3

Sign up today

Find your ideal volunteering role on our online volunteer portal. Just enter your post code, click on ‘opportunity type’ tab and select ‘Action Team’. 

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How your support impacts our work

By supporting our Action Team activities and events, you’ll be helping to fund our lifesaving research.

  • 70p of every £1 donated funds our research.
  • £133 million was invested in our lifesaving work last year.
  • £1 billion will be spent on research in the next 10 years.
 
I love volunteering because I believe in BHF, it's great fun and it's a part of my self-care. It makes me feel good.
 
Adele Ryan, heart patient and fundraising volunteer
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Read to join?

Whatever time you can give, joining our Action Team will make a big difference. Explore our MyVolunteer portal to find the right role for you.

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More information about Action Team

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Our volunteering strategy

Our volunteering strategy is designed to ensure our volunteering opportunities are flexible, inclusive and easy to access.

Download our volunteering strategy

Speaking to us

Still have questions about our Action Team? Get in touch with our friendly Action Team colleagues today.

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To find out more, or to support British Heart Foundation’s work, please visit www.bhf.org.uk. You can speak to one of our cardiac nurses by calling our helpline on 0808 802 1234 (freephone), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For general customer service enquiries, please call 0300 330 3322, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

British Heart Foundation is a registered Charity No. 225971. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 699547. Registered office at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London NW1 7AW. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC039426