Come and join with thousands of volunteers across England and Wales, who are all passionate about seeing children and young people discover the difference Jesus can make to their lives.
Could you serve with us in 2025?
Want to be the first to know when our volunteer applications open for our 2025 season? You can! Sign up to receive more information about volunteer opportunities and we'll send you an email as soon as spaces to serve are available.
We've been so blessed by the phenomenal volunteers who have served across the country this year, introducing thousands of children to Jesus and, we'd love to have you onboard in 2025!
Say 'count me in' to making memories and changing lives!
Volunteering with Scripture Union could be the most fun and rewarding thing you ever do!
That's a very bold statement but one that's echoed by so many of those who've joined one of our teams. Not only is volunteering on a Scripture Union holiday lots of fun, but it's a great way to build relationships, develop your skills and get real life experience of working with children and young people.
Whether you are able to commit to one of our holidays or events during the school holidays, a regular day, six months or more, we have lots of exciting and life-changing opportunities across England and Wales.
Why volunteer with us?
Put simply, it will change your life and the lives of those you serve!
Volunteers play a massive part in changing the lives of the children and young people who come along as we create opportunities for them to come to know Jesus! We have been organising holidays and activities for children, young people and families for more than 100 years. Each of our events is unique, but they all share the core values of fun, friendship and faith exploration! We'll make sure that you are trained, equipped and supported in whatever role you step into (take a look at the Team Roles below).
Not only that, but volunteers return home from Scripture Union holidays and events challenged, encouraged and fired-up with a burning desire to serve God in their own area. As well as having made long-lasting relationships with other team members and many return year after year!
Hear from some of those who have said #CountMeIn
Meet Lottie
Meet Jonny
Meet Wendy
Want to know more?
If you're considering saying #CountMeIn, why not go to our Holidays, Events and MIssions page to discover the full range of holidays and events that are happening across the year and see where you'd like to volunteer!
If you have any questions at all about volunteering with us, you can check out our useful links below or get in touch with our Holidays & Events Team at [email protected].
Making memories, changing lives
Frontline: Global mission opportunities
Scripture Union is a global movement active in over 120 countries. Each summer, we partner with different Scripture Union movements around the world to help them share Jesus' love with the youngest generations!
So, if you're aged over 18 and looking for the opportunity to experience missions in a different culture, with the assurance of a strong support infrastructure, why not consider joining a Frontline team?
This year, our Frontline team will be supporting SU Hungary!
Aged 16 – 21 and interested in leadership?
Why not consider taking part in our brand new Young Leaders Development Programme?
Every year, as part of our holidays and events programme, we create opportunities for young people between the ages of 17 and 21 to develop their leadership skills and volunteer alongside our Event Leaders.
Discover more about the difference that you can make, as well as how we can support and equip you!
Useful links
Creating safe spaces for exploring faith in Jesus
At Scripture Union, keeping children safe is of paramount importance, and the need to provide adequate care for children and young people is at the forefront of any event planning.
Take a look at our Safeguarding Policy and discover resources that you may find useful.
First time volunteering with SU?
Please note that to apply to be a Scripture Union volunteer you will need a 'My SU' account. Just click on the link below to create your account today.
Once logged in, you can create your profile and apply for a specific event. You'll then be able to log back in at your convenience to monitor the progress of your application and to find out more about volunteering on your event.
Any questions or queries, get in touch with our Holidays and Events team at [email protected]
Returning Volunteer?
If you have volunteered with SU before, simply click on the link below to begin your application. Please remember to use the email address you've used for previous volunteer applications to make the application process much simpler for you!
If it's been a while since you last volunteered, and you don't yet have a 'My SU' account, don't worry, you can create one by clicking here and then begin your application.