Volunteering Opportunities
This page lists current volunteering roles at local charities and organisations in Bath.
If there is a charity you'd like to work with which isn't listed, or if you have a volunteering idea you would be interested in setting up, contact the SU team on volunteers@bath.ac.uk
If you are a charity and would like to advertise your role on this page, find out more and login here
Showing 1 to 10 of 29 opportunities
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Join the Student Community Partnership (SCP) for our monthly litter pick around Twerton! Email scp@bath.ac.uk for the next date.
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
- Work withConservation and Environment
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Communication Skills
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Decision Making
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Initiative
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Teamwork
Applications closed on 28 May.
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Volunteering with the Royal Star & Garter Telephone Friendship Service is a truly rewarding way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their partners. As a volunteer, you'll offer friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, helping to ease loneliness and build genuine, lasting connections. While you're not offering counselling, the simple power of a regular chat can bring immense comfort and joy. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive team, all working together to make sure no one feels forgotten or alone. And because the role is remote, you can make an impact from the comfort of your own home—just a phone call away from making someone’s day.
Full Role description
Main purpose of the role:
- To provide telephone friendship service to veterans (and their partners) in their own homes.
Key focus
- To provide telephone friendship and companionship which is appropriate, and person centred. You will need the use of your own telephone /mobile.
- The use of a quiet safe space so you can concentrate on the call and maintain confidentiality.
- Provide telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation and help to build confidence.
- Report any concerns or problems to the Telephone Friendship Team immediately.
- Read and understand the information provided as part of the induction training.
- Understand and work to the Telephone Friendship Service guidelines, boundaries and expectations.
- Adhere to Royal Star & Garter confidentiality policy.
- To take care of own Health & Safety and that of others affected by your volunteering activities.
- Promote the reputation, culture and ethos of the charity as a quality provider of excellent care and customer service.
Time commitment:
- Minimum of 1 hour per week.
- There is no time limit on the length of service, but Telephone Friends are asked to make a commitment for a minimum of 12 months.
Our Values:
We are a values-based organisation and strive to demonstrate our values in all we do:
- With love: We carry out our work with love, care and compassion Living positively We are optimistic in everything we do, supporting veterans and their partners leading happy, fulfilled lives
- As a family: We work and live as one team, one family, one community
- Standing in their shoes: We show admiration and respect for people and never forget what they have done
- Take courage: We are not afraid to what is right and what is needed What we are looking for from volunteers
Essential skills and attributes:
- It is essential that you are a naturally caring character that always puts people first, shows kindness, warmth, compassion and respect at all times, and loves to embrace life to make it meaningful for yourself and those you support.
- You enjoy working as part of a team
- You understand how to operate within a confidential environment
- You are aware of the needs of older people
- We are also looking for people who are willing to undertake induction and training and who will work within our guidelines and policies.
- The role is dependent on a DBS check.
Behaviours & characteristics:
- Good listening and communication skills
- Naturally patient and able to demonstrate sensitivity
- Reliability and at the same time flexible to changing needs
Don’t worry if you are new to a role like this. We will support and train you and encourage you on your telephone friendship journey.
Pathway to becoming a volunteer
- Application Form
- Informal meeting
- References
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check
- Induction
- Training
Other information you need to know:
- This is a remote role, and you will be required to attend online induction training.
- You will need access to a phone to make calls and access to emails to receive information regarding your calls.
- Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position?
- Please confirm that you understand this is a volunteer role and wish to continue with your application.
Language:
Work Location: Remote
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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.
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?
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Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.
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Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.
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Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.
What you'll gain:
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Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.
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Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
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Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.
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Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
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Free DBS check.
This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:
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Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.
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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.)
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer, Tutor
- Work withChildren and Young People, Schools and Education
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Communication Skills
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Decision Making
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IT Skills
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Leadership
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Organisation/Planning
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Problem Solving
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Time Management
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Join the Ambitious Youth Network, a space for autistic young people to have their say on Ambitious about Autism’s projects and access a range of opportunities to advocate and improve services for autistic young people.
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/
- Work withDisability and Health, Schools and Education, Campaigning and Activism
- Role TypeVirtual
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Communication Skills
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Decision Making
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Digital Practice
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Leadership
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Problem Solving
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Teamwork
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An I&A volunteer is someone who supports older people by providing clear, accurate, and helpful information and signposting to help them navigate challenges as they age. They are part of a team that offers guidance and support on a wide range of issues.
What is an Information & Advice Volunteer?
An I&A volunteer is someone who supports older people by providing clear, accurate, and helpful information and signposting to help them navigate challenges as they age. They are part of a team that offers guidance and support on a wide range of issues.
What does an Information & Advice Volunteer do?
Information & Advice Volunteers provide guidance and signposting on topics such as healthcare, home support, benefits, legal matters, and loneliness. Support is offered through office sessions, home visits, or remotely via phone or email.
What skills or qualities do you need?
Empathetic, patient, reliable, with a desire to help.
Bonus – Experience in social care is helpful but not essential.
- Work withAdults and Older People, Disability and Health
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer, Virtual
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Communication Skills
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Cultural Awareness
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Decision Making
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Digital Practice
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Initiative
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IT Skills
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Problem Solving
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Teamwork
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Time Management
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We are looking for engaging and committed till volunteers to do 1-2 till shifts a week with optional Sunday working. All training provided.Undertaking shop related tasks agreed with the Manager, for example:Chatting to customers, giving great service on the till.Accepting donations from members of the public, speaking to the donors and asking them a few questions..Following clear instructions to label donations in order to maximise income.This role may include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.The skills you needWe ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteeringFull training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is requiredHappy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with othersHappy to speak with other people, and follow instructions to complete a task
- Work withAdults and Older People
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
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Commercial Awareness
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Communication Skills
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Cultural Awareness
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Decision Making
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Digital Practice
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Initiative
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IT Skills
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Teamwork
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The Repair Cafe is a fantastic regular event that takes place on the ground floor of the SU building 3 or 4 times across the academic year. The student-led volunteering group V Repair works with local charity Share & Repair who have amazing specialist volunteer Repairers who can mend clothes and fix problems with toasters & lamps.
Support V Repair by volunteering with the Repair Café. Any time you can share makes a meaningful impact, and no experience is necessary.
Tasks include:
- Setting up tables and chairs
- Welcoming Share & Repair volunteer Repairers on site
- Taking in and logging items from students to be repaired, marking up when they have been repaired and returned
- Taking coffee and lunch orders for the volunteer Repairers
- Encouraging money donations to Share & Repair to keep this amazing service running on campus
- Taking down tables and chairs at the end
To find out when the next Repair Cafe is running and volunteer to help for an hour or two, please email vteam@bath.ac.uk FAO Jessica Mcavoy
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Decision Making
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Initiative
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Organisation/Planning
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Teamwork
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Time Management
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Welcome Ambassadors are the friendly faces of Bath, part of a team of volunteers providing a warm and informed welcome to Bath city centre for visitors, workers, residents, and students. Welcome Ambassadors direct people throughout the city, encourage them to visit Bath BID businesses, explore the city and experience must-do activities.
What does the role involve?
- Provide a welcome in key areas of the city, both as a human information point as well as guiding people to key vantage points when appropriate,
- Hand out maps or other materials to visitors,
- Use a tailored website platform to record enquiries, sign up to the rota, and keep informed about training and events,
- Participate in Welcome Ambassador initial training sessions and regular update meetings to keep up-to-date on offers and events,
- Keep in touch with the Volunteer Coordinator and rest of the team via email and WhatsApp,
- Conduct real time research to develop knowledge to provide the best information, continually updating the quality of the offer for Bath visitors,
- Keep an eye out and report any issues to Bath BID Rangers or authorities as appropriate.
Please contact the Welcome Ambassador Volunteer Coordinator welcomevc@bathbid.co.uk for an application form.
- Work withAdults and Older People, Arts and Culture, Other
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
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Commercial Awareness
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Communication Skills
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Cultural Awareness
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IT Skills
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Problem Solving
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Teamwork
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Time Management
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Providing support to patients that have already been diagnosed with Dementia or going through the process.Meeting and greeting patients.Offering support to patients or loved ones.Supporting patients at organised courses/workshops.
Meeting and greeting patients.
Offering support to patients or loved ones.
Supporting patients at organised courses/workshops.
- Work withAdults and Older People
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
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Communication Skills
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Teamwork
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Time Management
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Peer Mentors (PMs) are there to help first years settle in and support them throughout their first year at Bath. PMs can give useful tips about the course, how to get involved in university life, or what it is like to live in Bath.
- Work withAdults and Older People
- Role TypeSU Volunteer
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Communication Skills
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Cultural Awareness
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Organisation/Planning
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Problem Solving
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Time Management
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