Apply for a health, social care and youth work opportunity

We are The Vench, a much-loved adventure playground and community centre in Lockleaze, Bristol. For over 50 years, we’ve been inspiring imaginative play in a supportive and fun environment to help Lockleaze children and young people live happy and healthy lives.

A fantastic one-off opportunity to volunteer at this incredible Heritage Site only a few miles from the UWE campus.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to help our Animal Care Team, providing husbandry support to animals resident in Bristol A.R.C.

The Access Project supports students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities.
We are looking for volunteer tutors to work with a young person aged 14-16, for one hour a week through the 2024-25 academic year.

Friendly, fun volunteers needed to build Lego and marble runs, or play simple board/card games with primary school aged children. We aim our free Family Café at families on low income, providing a warm, safe space to play and eat free snacks after school.

Join our community of bike recyclers and repairers, and enhance your maintenance skills along the way. No experience necessary and no need to book.

Helpline for Older People

The Friends Ageing Better (FAB) community network is looking for hosts for its FAB cafés around Bristol. 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.

LGBT+ Cafe Host Volunteer

The Phone Café is vital for older people who struggle to get to out and about. Using a computer programme that enables group phone calls, you’ll be creating a supportive, engaging group experience that all participants can enjoy.