Volunteer with us
Volunteer with us!
As Age UK Bristol continues to grow and reach more older people across the city, we are looking for new volunteers to join our team and help us support local people through our range of services.
Please see below our current volunteering opportunities.
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Sounding Board Volunteer
The Sounding Board is a group of older people who use their experience, knowledge and ideas to help shape the work of Age UK Bristol.
As a Sounding Board member, you will play an important role in ensuring that the voices of older people influence the design and development of our services, projects, and future plans. Alongside the other members, you will act as a critical friend to Age UK Bristol by sharing your views, experiences and suggestions to help us improve what we do and ensure our work reflects the needs and aspirations of older people across Bristol.
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Events Volunteer
Our Events Volunteers help and support the smooth running of our events. This role is vital for Age UK Bristol to raise awareness of the issues facing older people and champion our cause to the wider public.
Our events include everything from stalls at information events, fundraising stalls at summer and Christmas fairs, appearances at health care events and demonstrations to supporting us at FAB events.
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FAB Cafe Host
The Friends Ageing Better (FAB) community network is looking for hosts for its FAB cafés around Bristol.
We are especially looking for FAB Cafe Host Volunteers for the following cafes:
- Avonmouth - Mondays, 2:30-4:30
- Southville - Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
- Fishponds - Tuesdays, 10:00-12:00
- Horfield - Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00
- Withywood - Tuesdays 11:00-1:00
- Fishponds - Fridays 2:00-4:00
In this volunteer role, you’ll be part of creating vibrant, welcoming community spaces that build relationships and connect people with activities in their local community.
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Become a Trustee
Could you join our Board of Trustees?
If you want to work with and for older people in Bristol, now is the time to make a difference.
Chair of Trustees, Mina Malpass says, “I joined Age UK Bristol because I was so impressed with how such a small organisation seemed able to achieve so much. Their success across Bristol has brought so much value to many older people and the spirit of collaboration with a wide range of older people’s organisations across the whole of the city is a great example of the strength of the voluntary sector. It inspired me to want to be part of this lively, vibrant and very local organization”.
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Helpline Call Handler
Are you a good listener?
As a Helpline volunteer you will be answering calls and responding to queries, signposting, and referring callers to Age UK Bristol services.
This is a great role for someone looking to make a difference as part of a dedicated team.
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FAB Phone Cafe Host
Age UK Bristol are looking a dedicated FAB Telephone Cafe co-host.
Are you passionate about tackling isolation in the over 50's? Want to support members of the community that struggle to get out? Are you looking for a role you can carry out remotely? Then join our team of committed Volunteers!
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping us create a Bristol where everyone can age well, stay connected, and feel valued within their community. Whether supporting social activities, providing practical help, sharing specialist skills, or simply offering a friendly face, our volunteers make a real difference to the lives of older people every day.
Volunteering with Age UK Bristol is an opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to support others while gaining new experiences, meeting people and becoming part of a welcoming and inclusive organisation. We believe everyone has something valuable to offer, and we provide training, support and flexibility to help volunteers find a role that suits them. Whether you can give a few hours a month or a regular commitment each week, your contribution can help older people across Bristol to live happier, healthier and more connected lives.
If you are at all interested but have some more questions, please get in touch! We may have a role that fits your skills, interests and needs, and you may have something else to offer that is not currently listed 😊
Contact
For more information about volunteering with Age UK Bristol, email us at volunteering@ageukbristol.org.uk We'd love you to join our friendly team.
These roles are open to anyone over 18 years old. Please note that to ensure support from paid staff is always available, all volunteer roles are carried out Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Click on the links to the role descriptions below for more information. If you are interested in one of these roles please complete the Volunteer application form and return it to volunteering@ageukbristol.org.uk Please state on the form which role you are most interested in.