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30/05/2026

We hope you’re having a wonderful sunny Saturday! Please join us for our virtual introduction training session next Sunday at 7:30! The QR code in the post will direct you to our volunteer registration form and the link for the online training session. Attending introduction training is ESSENTIAL prior to attending events, so please join if you can! You only need to attend one training session, so there is no need to join if you have attended one before. 🌼

http://www.makeasmile.org.uk/volunteer

09/05/2026

Happy ! Our Regional Volunteer of the month is Lewis! Thank you for all of your consistent hard work in managing our different chapters! You are an asset to the team and we’re grateful to have you! 🌟

Have a volunteer you’d like to feature for our regional spotlights? Drop a nomination through our admin email or through dm centrally at Make a Smile UK! 💌

04/05/2026

Happy Sunday wonderful people! Our next introduction training session will be held this Friday 8th May at 5 - 6 pm GMT. The training session will be held online on Zoom, link accessible by scanning this QR code or by going directly to the events page on our Facebook. This session is essential to attend for any new volunteers interested in getting involved with the charity in any capacity! 🌟

30/04/2026

Manchester Marathon Fundraiser Feature💙🏃‍♂️

So proud of our incredible volunteers who came out to support the runners and bring the energy all day long! 🙌

Together we raised £342 for Make a Smile 🥹✨ Every cheer, every smile, every moment made a difference.

Thank you to everyone who got involved — we couldn’t have done it without you 💙

ALT Text:
A pastel blue poster titled “Manchester Marathon Fundraiser” featuring photos of volunteers supporting runners. In the main image, four young volunteers wearing blue vests stand by a barrier on a sunny street, smiling at the camera. Smaller photos show more volunteers together and one person giving a thumbs up. Decorative bunting and heart graphics surround the images. Text on the poster reads “Supporting the runners!”, “Total Raised: £342!”, and “A massive thank you so much to all our amazing volunteers!” alongside a colourful “Make a Smile” logo.

24/04/2026

🧸Toy Box Scheme 🧸

We’re very excited to be running our Toy Box Project again after a huge success last time! By providing toys/ games to hospital wards, children can have enrichment outside of our visits.

Give your toys and games a new lease of life while making children smile! 🪁🪀

09/04/2026

Ready to be part of something amazing without running a single mile? 👀💛

We’re heading to the Manchester Marathon on 19th April to support and raise money for Make a Smile 🫶✨

We’ll be helping out at the bagging counter, cheering on runners, and bringing the energy 🎉

No running required – just good vibes, teamwork, and making a difference 💫

Sign up below and come join us – we’d love to see you there!! 💖
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Poster for a “Manchester Marathon Fundraiser” in warm neutral tones. It states the event is on 19th April with an approximate start time of 7am. The text invites people to come and support the marathon to raise money for Make a Smile, noting volunteers will be aiding at the bagging counter and encouraging sign-ups via a link. The design includes bunting, heart shapes, and silhouettes of runners in different colours, alongside the Make a Smile logo. A banner at the bottom clarifies: “This fundraiser does not involve running.”

02/04/2026

✨Throwback Thursday! ✨
Magic in the Museum 🪄

This week we are shining the spotlight onto the Location photoshoot held in Manchester Museum as a part of the 2025 Conference! 📸

What a beautiful backdrop for our brilliant volunteers 🏰

Alt Text:
Magical promotional graphic for a ‘Conference Location Photoshoot.’ A spiral notebook-style layout sits over a blurred outdoor background with trees and buildings. The page features illustrations representing different character roles: a pink princess dress, fairy wings, a Jedi robe with lightsabers, and a superhero silhouette with a mask. Text includes ‘Conference Location Photoshoot’ and ‘Throwback Thursdays’ in the corner. The subsequent pages display a large image from the photoshoot within the spiral notebook with a faded version of the same image as the background.

26/03/2026

✨ The April Training Timetable has Arrived! ✨

Ready to hop into the magic? 🐇 First up we have Wig & Make-up training so you can get into character or assist other volunteers, as well as a chance to find the Force in Jedi training.

📍 UoM Student Union.
⏰ Evening sessions – check the dates above
💚 New and returning volunteers welcome!

With Easter break in between, enjoy your time off and we can’t wait to see you back soon 🐣

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Pastel Easter-themed poster titled ‘Training Timetable!’ for April. Decorative background with soft pastel diamonds, Easter eggs, flowers, and a bunny illustration. Text reads ‘Happy Easter!’ in large lettering. Two training sessions are listed: Monday 20th – Wigs & Make-up Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union; and Monday 27th – Jedi Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union. A note explains that the Easter break falls in April, affects the timetable, and encourages attendees not to miss the sessions.

06/03/2026

✨ We’re Recruiting! ✨

Want to help bring a little magic to children who need it most? 💫
We’re opening applications to join the Manchester Make A Smile committee!

From leadership roles to supporting the team behind the scenes, being part of the committee means helping organise events, support volunteers, and ultimately bring joy to disadvantaged children through our character visits and activities. 🎭🦸‍♀️👑

If you’re passionate about making a difference, working with an amazing team, and helping create unforgettable moments for children, we’d love to hear from you!

These positions are open to UoM, MMU and non-university individuals! 🩷

💌 Apply now and be part of the magic via the QR Code or the link in our Bio!

DEADLINE: 20th March 2026.

ALT text:
A pastel-themed recruitment graphic for the Make A Smile charity committee. The design features the Make A Smile logo with colourful paint splashes, sparkles, and illustrated students celebrating or pointing upward. Text invites people to join the committee and highlights roles such as President and Vice President, with brief descriptions of responsibilities. The overall style is friendly, inclusive, and student-focused.

28/02/2026

✨ March Training Timetable is HERE! ✨

Ready to bring the magic? 💫 Whether you’re learning the ropes at First Event Training, mastering your Superhero or Royalty persona, perfecting your face painting skills, or stepping into your inner Jedi… we’ve got you covered this month!

📍 UoM Student Union & MMU SU
⏰ Evening sessions – check the dates above
💚 New and returning volunteers welcome!

Pastel green “Training Timetable” graphic for March on a grid background. Six rounded boxes list Make a Smile training sessions: Monday 2nd – First Event Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union; Thursday 5th – BSL, 4–5:30pm, Meeting Room 4 in MMU SU; Monday 9th – Face Painting Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union; Monday 16th – Superhero & Royalty Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union; Thursday 19th – Superhero & Royalty Training, 4–5:30pm, Meeting Room 4 in MMU SU; Monday 23rd – Jedi Training, 5:30–7pm, B2 in UoM Student Union. Small clock and calendar icons decorate each box.

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University Of Manchester Students Union
Manchester
M139PR

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