The role involves providing a welcome to the city of Bath, handing out free maps to visitors, finding and sharing information for visitors, and recording enquiries.

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people over 18 years of age who are warm and friendly, with strong interpersonal skills. The team are out and about in all weathers, and applicants must be able to stand and walk for a four-hour shift. You must be proud to show off this city, with a good knowledge of Bath. This might mean you are from the local area originally, or you have lived in/around Bath for at least a year. Can you answer 'where are the Roman Baths?' or 'can you recommend a good cafe near here?'. 

The role requires giving around eight hours per month on a rota basis (two 4-hour shifts). Welcome Ambassadors operate predominantly Thursday to Sunday. Shifts are 10am to 2pm or 12pm to 4pm, with a short break in between. During busy periods for the city, such as Bath Christmas Market, there are more ambassador hours and days. The Welcome Ambassador shifts are in Bath city centre greeting and helping tourists and other visitors. 

If you’d like us to send you a full role description and an application form, please email welcomevc@bathbid.co.uk. 

We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!  

Who are Literacy Pirates?   

Through our term-long after-school programmes, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.  

Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.  

What does a Volunteer do?  

As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing in small groups by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements.  

Sessions are led and managed by staff, which means your time is solely focused on supporting the children in breakout rooms.  

You will:  

• Receive full training.  

• Gain experience working with children and leading small groups online.  

• Develop your communication, leadership, problem-solving and digital skills.  

• Take part in games and have fun. 

• Be invited to virtual celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.  

We offer:  

• Employment references, for volunteers who have fulfilled their commitment of 12 sessions with us. 

• Work placements for students.  

What are we looking for?  

We ask volunteers to give just four afternoons per school term, although you are welcome to volunteer as frequently as you like!  

Sessions run every weekday during term time from 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. and you will have the flexibility to select which sessions you would like to attend. Please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. 

No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills! Full training is provided.  

All we ask is that you:  

• Are aged 16+ 

• Must be a UK resident  

• Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)  

• Have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role) 

Apply via our website and start your training! https://literacypirates.org/volunteer/.  

If you have any questions or wish to discuss completing your work placement with us, please email volunteering@literacypirates.org.  

We are looking for a volunteer to visit our various Share and Repair projects to capture the magic that happens across our shop, community cafes and other external events. The time commitment is variable and timings can be flexible, the shop is open in the week and on Saturdays, our cafes are all on Saturdays. Ideally we would find someone who was happy to pop by to one of our different cafes or our shop every week or every other week for approximately half an hour to do some quick interviews and take photos and videos of the activities going on.

Don’t forget that alongside being great for your wellbeing, we can also provide work experience for your CV and a great reference!

As a set-up volunteer you'll help out for two hours either on a Monday morning in Southdown, or a Thursday morning in the city centre. (Hours can be discussed to be flexible). You'll help receive our food deliveries, restock and set up our pantry ready for our members to shop in the afternoon. This role would suit anyone who is happy with practical tasks such as lifting boxes, restocking food shelves, and setting up our cafe with tea and coffee supplies. You'll always have the help and direction of a team leader, and you'll work in a team of about two other volunteers.

As a sessional volunteer you'll be helping out for around three hours on a Monday afternoon in Southdown, or a Thursday afternoon in the city centre. You'll be welcoming our pantry members as they arrive at the pantry, registering new members, signing in existing members and helping people to choose their shopping. You might also have a chat with members over tea and coffee, and you'll help with packing away equipment once the session is over - restocking cupboards, loading the dishwasher, wiping down surfaces and putting tables away. You'll always have the help of a team leader, and you'll work in a team of about five other volunteers.

What experience do I need?

• You do not need any previous experience with disabled children or young people
• We ask that you are friendly, caring, reliable and able to make a commitment to visit a young person regularly.

What will I be doing?

You will volunteer within WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people and their families. This involves:

• Spending time regularly with a disabled child or young person in their home or their local community.
• You will not be asked to administer medication or deliver personal care in this role.

Who am I responsible for?

• You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person you are linked with.
• All links are risk-assessed and carefully monitored by your Co-ordinator.

Who am I responsible to?

The parent/carer.

• You must ensure that the parent / carer’s reasonable instructions and guidance regarding the welfare of their child are adhered to and that clear communication is maintained.
• Feedback must be given to the parent/carer following a visit.

Your co-ordinator and Time2Share@WECIL.

• You must respond promptly to any contact from your co-ordinator.
• You are required to report monthly on any time spent with the child you are linked with, any activities undertaken, and to take part in the annual review.

How often will I be needed?

• We typically ask for volunteers to commit to 2-4 hours a week
• The days / times are agreed between the volunteer and the family.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to ensure the child and their family are able to benefit fully from the relationship.

What about expenses?

• Volunteer travel expenses can be reimbursed on receipt of a claim form. You won’t be left out of pocket.

Time2Share@WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the children we support. Time2Share@WECIL reserves the right to end a link without notice or giving reason.

As an Events and Fundraising Volunteer, you’ll reflect these values and help inspire others to support our cause.

Additional Information

We aim to keep volunteering as flexible and enjoyable as possible, adapting tasks to suit individual needs. While there’s no minimum time commitment, we ask all volunteers to represent GWAAC positively and uphold our reputation.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity actively promotes and upholds a culture of safeguarding across all aspects of its work. Volunteers will be expected to follow safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all involved.

Volunteer tutor

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage. 

By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

What will I be doing?

• Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.

• Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.

• Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

What you'll gain:

• Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.

• Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

• Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.

• Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).

• Free DBS check.

This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:

• Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.

• Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.

• Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

We look for volunteers with:

• Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

• The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.

• A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

Manager for Habitats & Wildlife

This post is for an individual to help the work of the Trust by researching and writing about garden wildlife and habitats. this includes writing information sheets. The documents produced will be for public education and for our website. 
The post can operate remotely. It is anticipated that each post last for one university year part time. (but may be shorter depending on individual circumstances). This means that you can work part time at your own pace whenever you have the time. It is also important that it does not detract from your university studies.

The Trust is a registered charity for the advancement of education in horticulture and conservation. The garden is organic and wildlife takes precedence. The Trust also has a code of practice with regards to rights of non-human life. In both the house and the garden the carbon footprint is being reduced and measures for ecological living undertaken.

This post is for someone to  help with any aspects of the research and writing for Wildlife and Habitats  of the Trust especially regarding domestic gardens. For example:
1. Repairing and maintaining animal homes.
2. Constructing new ones.
3. Research improving conditions and planting in gardens for wildlife.
3. Writing guides for the public on how to make bird and bat boxes, bug hotels etc.
4. Writing guides for the public on how to attract wildlife to their garden.
5. Writing guides for the public on how create wildlife friendly corners & conditions.
6. The manager can also devise and give their own workshops in the garden here for young people.
7. Research and make connections with organisations who may want to work with us.

The Trust website is: stephencoxgarden.webador.co.uk

The manager will research and write guides chosen from a list supplied. But may also make suggestions of other subjects. The finished material will be stored in the Trust archives and disseminated to the public. The manager will be given authorial credit. The material may be used in future publications by the Trust.

This is a voluntary role for a registered charity. Volunteering will improve your skills and c.v. When recruiting staff employers often favour applicants who have done volunteering work.

On conclusion: (i) You will produce a final report on your achievements/role. (ii) Receive a testimonial from the Trust. (iii) Be able to list the Trust as one of your References for job applications.

Application procedures

Email in first instance with brief introduction about yourself.

stephencox.gardentrust@gmail.com

Come along to our Craf-tea morning on Saturday 18th October 2025

Drop in between 9am - 11:30am 

The Locksbrook, Bath (BA1 3EN)

The group will be running Halloween themed crafting sessions suitable for all abilities. It's a great opportunity to get stuck in to spooky season and also find out more about getting involved with the group.

The network is free to join, and it is a fun and friendly space for autistic young people aged 13-25 to be themselves and take part in opportunities to advocate for autistic young people. No diagnosis is required.

By joining, you can volunteer your time to:

• Complete surveys to share your voice on improving services for autistic young people
• Take part in research to help improve support for autistic young people
• Take part in workshops and focus groups with external organisations looking to make their content more accessible. In the past we have worked with Vodafone, Natwest, Tellmi, Schuh, Vanish and more.
• Help improve the services and community platform at Ambitious about Autism

You can sign up and take part in opportunities here -  https://ambitious-youth-network.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/