Why volunteer?

5 Reasons Why you should Volunteer @ The Pump

FOMO (Fear of missing out). Have you ever seen something or been somewhere that’s so
awesome and think to yourself ‘wow, I wish I was a part of that’? Well this is your
opportunity to be a part of the Pump’s transition to complete awesomeness. We’ve been
around for a while but exciting thing are about to happen and you’ll be brought into the
inner circle to learn more about The Pump’s future plans and be a part of the huge
developments that are about to unfold.
More than just admin and making tea. Whilst we’re avid tea drinkers here at The Pump and
admin work is just as important, we’re here to help you develop so we will make sure that
you are involved in other day to day tasks that will help fill your time and learn something
new. We may even make you that cuppa.
Experience. The Pump isn’t just a youth centre; it’s the community, cultural and creative hub
of East Birmingham. There are a variety of opportunities to gain real life experiences, meet
new people and gain new skills.
Tailored to you. The volunteering scheme is just as much about you as it is about us. To
show our gratitude for taking the time out to give back, we support you in achieving your
aims and ambitions. The programme will be tailored suit you and your personal and
professional needs; whether you’re interested in youth work, catering or IT we have
something for you. You will be allocated a mentor that will share their experience and
expertise with you, offer advice and support you when you’re ready to move on to your next
chapter.
Be a part of a team. The staff at The Pump is like one big family and anyone that walks
through those front doors are welcome. Like with all families there are a few quirky
characters but no matter what your personality type, we’re sure you’ll fit right in.

Latest

About Jeff

Without much experience he was struggling to find work so was keen to take advantage of the Pump’s employability scheme to gain vocational qualifications and build on-the-job experience. Arconic conducted interviews towards the end of the process and Jeff impressed with his enthusiasm and drive to succeed. As a result, he was offered a place on the prestigious 12-month internship scheme and started in late Oct 2018.
About Haadhir

Haadhir started the course back in March and was an active and enthusiastic member of the group and really gained confidence as the course progressed. The Pump worked in conjunction with Business in the Community’s Ready for Work scheme to find a placement with Marks & Spencer
About Callum

Callum approached the Pump in mid-2019 after hearing about the Work Experience scheme. He had been applying to the high profile apprenticeship schemes at companies like JLR but had experienced a few knockbacks. He had a keen interest in manufacturing and engineering but it’s fair to say his confidence was low and had been out of work for some time.
About Nick

Nick is a 23-year-old who was very keen to work but due to a difficult few years including periods of homelessness, was struggling to find employment.

Who We Are

Our organisation is a hub of youth work working closely with our partners to provide a holistic and integrated service to young people and provide opportunities that inspire and motivate them to be the best they can.
About T ROADZ

T ROADZ is an aspiring rapper who regularly attends The Pump to record music. His aspirations were able to flourish through The Pump as he was able to regularly access the recording studio for free, he could access the studio to work on his music regularly and this gave Tyreece the opportunity to practice, which would then give him the courage to perform for live audiences.
Makerspace

Our new Makerspace is a brand new space at The Pump established to inspire and innovate, though a fully-kitted workshop giving you the power to turn ideas and concepts into reality.
History

The Pump, formerly known as the Shard End Community Building Project (SECBP), is the realisation of a vision of HRH The Prince of Wales, who wanted to create an outstanding building which would not only act as a focus and inspiration for the personal development of young people, but would also be designed and built by young people.
Music Space: Recording Studio

This space is ideal for individual music makers, small groups up to 6 who are looking to record and mix vocals and live instrumentation in a sound-treated environment.
Adult Education

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is a fantastic choice if you are thinking about starting a course to learn something new or improve existing skills.
Youth Engagement Forum

The Youth Forum is a place for young people to voice their ideas/ opinions and enables Youth workers that are in charge of collating this information to produce solutions and an end result
Cyber Cafe
Levi’s® Media Space

With great thanks to Levi Strauss® we are able to offer you a brand new media space at The Pump, offering state of the art hardware and software for those budding creators out there. The room offers an industry-standard experience to generate ideas and create music and film that will inspire young people to express themselves and produce the next hit track or movie!
The History of Grime

The History of Grime Project is a passion project conceived by our very own young people. The Pump's aspiring musicians were keen to learn more about the genre that strongly influences their own sounds and look at the origins and the influences that encouraged the inception of Grime and the impact Grime has had on youth culture, fashion and youth entrepreneurship.