Volunteering Opportunities

This page lists current volunteering roles with local charities and organisations in Bath. If you can't find something you are interested in at the moment, please check back in the future. 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

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Showing 1 to 10 of 25 opportunities

Activity Supporter

Bath Gateway Out and About

This opportunity takes place between 27 Sep 2024 and 29 Sep 2028 Applications closed on 05 Dec.
The club is looking for volunteers to help support our learning disabled members during their weekly Social and Leisure Activities (on Monday or Wednesday evenings between 7-9pm), along with occasional day trips and holidays. Volunteer training will be provided, including free safeguarding and first aid courses. This is a massively rewarding role that will enable the volunteer to gain skills in caring for and helping vulnerable adults.
Bath Gateway Out and About provides age appropriate Social and Leisure Activities on a weekly basis for our members of 18 years plus who have many different kinds of disabilities.

Our aim is to help and support our members get out and about and experience some of the pleasures of life that others may take for granted.

Our club is looking for volunteers to help support our members to enjoy Social and Leisure Activities on a weekly basis, for example their programme will include: meals out; boat trips; cinema visits; attendingnight clubs and discos; panto; summer B-B-Qs; picnics in the park; pub visits; day trips; an annual holiday excursion; fundraising events and much more!

The weekly activities take place on Monday or Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm.
- Work withAdults and Older People, Disability and Health
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
- Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Initiative
- Sport
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Laundry Assistant

Bath Cats and Dogs Home

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
We are looking for friendly and organised volunteers to assist with sorting, washing and drying laundry, as well as keeping our laundry room tidy. This is an important role as the supply of clean bedding, towels and toys is essential for the welfare of our animals. You will be helping us keep them comfortable, warm and entertained.In addition to making a difference to the animals in our care, you will get to know our friendly team and gain further insight into how the Home runs.Our volunteer requirement for this role is on Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Friday afternoons and Saturdays between the hours of 09:00-16:00. A weekly commitment of 3-4 hours is required.
As a laundry room assistant, you will support our staff and animals by washing towels, blankets and animal bedding. In addition to this, you will sort through the donated bedding and towels we receive and decide what items we can keep, what can be recycled and what we need to throw away, endeavouring to waste as little as possible. You will also be ensuring that the laundry room is always kept clean and tidy and checking that machines are in proper working order.

Your activities will include:
- Cleaning and drying any laundry that is generated during the daily running of the centre
- Folding and storing clean laundry which will include bedding and towels, toys and vet beds from our recovery suite
- Sorting donated bedding and towels, deciding which can be used, recycled or disposed of
- Keeping the laundry room tidy
- Reporting any issues with the washing machines or tumble dryers to our site maintenance team
About You

This can sometimes be a messy task, so a willingness to get your hands dirty is essential as you will sometimes be cleaning soiled blankets, towels and vet beds used in our recovery suite. There is a manual handling element of the role, so this should be considered upon application.

You don’t need to have any prior experience, you will be given full onsite training on how to use our machines and where everything goes.
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
- Work withOther
- Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Organisation/Planning
- Time Management
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Supporting People with Dementia

ReMind UK

This opportunity takes place between 12 Jun 2024 and 30 Jun 2025
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, Disability and Health
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
- Communication Skills
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Volunteer Online Tutor

Tutor The Nation

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
We are looking for volunteers to provide one hour a week of free online tutoring in any GCSE or A-Level subject, to help disadvantaged students feel more confident and passionate about learning.
Are you a UK-based university student, recent graduate, or experienced tutor with a passion for sharing knowledge? Join us at Tutor The Nation and help make a positive impact on students' lives!

Who We Are
Tutor The Nation is a charity working to help disadvantaged pupils develop the confidence and skills they need to achieve their goals through one hour a week of free 1-to-1, online tutoring delivered by passionate volunteers at both GCSE and A-Level. We're making education fairer, one tutoring session at a time.

Who We're Looking For
- Subject Enthusiasts - Across all subject areas at GCSE and A-Level
- Empathetic Tutors - Bring your compassion and patience to guide your pupil
- Commitment - Just 1 hour per week during a state school term
- Encouraging - Foster a positive attitude towards learning and tutoring
- Role Models - Be an inspiration for your tutees

What We Offer
- Supportive Team - Tutor The Nation's team is here to assist you throughout the application and tutoring journey
- Top-Notch Training - Benefit from first-rate tutor training developed by leading private tutoring companies
- Practical Experience - Gain invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your CV
- Enhanced DBS Check - Covered by us for your peace of mind
- References - Build a strong reference base for your future endeavours
- Careers - Gain exclusive access to events and other support provided by our corporate partners

How to Get Involved
Ready to give just one hour a week and change a life? Apply now and be a part of something bigger!
- Role TypeTutor
- Work withChildren and Young People, Schools and Education
- Communication Skills
- Digital Practice
- Initiative
- IT Skills
- Leadership
- Organisation/Planning
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
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Volunteer tutor (maths or English)

Action Tutoring

This opportunity takes place between 19 Sep 2024 and 01 Aug 2025
Action Tutoring unlocks the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantage. We are tackling the attainment gap head-on by forging partnerships with schools nationwide. Our trained volunteer tutors are empowered to enable pupils to make meaningful academic progress, opening doors to future opportunities.
The opportunity

Education in this country isn’t fair. If you are from a poorer socio-economic background, you are less likely to achieve academically than your peers.

As an English or maths tutor, you will choose one of our partner schools and work with 1-3 pupils for an hour a week, across the course 10-20 weeks. Sessions are either delivered on the school premises or online, at the same time each week. You can choose to support children preparing for their SATs (ages 9-11) or GCSEs (ages 14-16). We provide all of our tutors with training and workbooks to use in sessions, a DBS check and travel expenses up to £5 per session.

Face-to-face opportunities are available in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Southport, Wirral, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, London and Sussex. You can tutor online from anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Please note we do not currently accept tutors who live outside the UK.
- Role TypeTutor
- Work withChildren and Young People, Schools and Education
- Communication Skills
- Digital Practice
- IT Skills
- Leadership
- Organisation/Planning
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
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Habitat Management Volunteer

Somer Valley Rediscovered

This opportunity takes place between 23 Sep 2024 and 30 May 2025
Somer Valley Rediscovered (SVR) have partnered with the fantastic The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) colleagues to develop this Habitat Management volunteering role. Join us and help conserve our beautiful local landscape, steeped in heritage and nature. Volunteering with us is a chance for people in the Somer Valley to improve wildlife habitat and accessibility of greenspaces in the area. In turn this helps connect people to nature, supports and enables positive local action and improves health and wellbeing.
Somer Valley Rediscovered (SVR) have partnered with the fantastic The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) colleagues to develop this Habitat Management volunteering role. Join us and help conserve our beautiful local landscape, steeped in heritage and nature. Volunteering with us is a chance for people in the Somer Valley to improve wildlife habitat and accessibility of greenspaces in the area. In turn this helps connect people to nature, supports and enables positive local action and improves health and wellbeing.

With the support of Somer Valley Rediscovered’s lead TCV partner, Claire, you will carry out a range of practical conservation activities throughout the year at one of our 5 green spaces. Activities may include:

* grassland connectivity and restoration, managing the scrub to restore and enhance the calcareous grassland
* woodland management to establish a more diverse woodland flora and achieve good habitat status
* monitoring wildlife
* path and entrance improvements

Find out more - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/get-involved/
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer, Micro-volunteering
- Work withConservation and Environment
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Organisation/Planning
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
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Community Events Volunteer

Somer Valley Rediscovered

This opportunity takes place between 23 Sep 2024 and 30 May 2025
Join us as a Community Events volunteer and inspire people to engage with, enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife through hands on activities and events. If you enjoy talking to people and bringing your enthusiasm for nature and the Somer Valley to a wide range of audiences, then this is for you. Our events are fun and informal; together we can make a real difference in recovering nature and connecting people to the Somer Valley. Volunteering with us is a chance for people in the Somer Valley to improve wildlife habitat and accessibility of greenspaces in the area. In turn this helps connect people to nature, supports and enables positive local action and improves health and wellbeing.
Join us as a Community Events volunteer and inspire people to engage with, enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife by:

* sharing information about Somer Valley Rediscovered projects with different audiences
*community events such as our family friendly events in local green spaces
* outdoor learning and nature themed arts & crafts for children
* guided nature walks, such as minibeast hunts & bat walks
* engaging people of all ages in discovering and conserving local wildlife & habits

Volunteering will take place at one of our five green spaces in the Westfield, Radstock and Midsomer Norton area. Our sites include:

* Haydon Batch
* Midsomer Norton Town Park
* Staddlestones Park
* Waterside Valley
* Wellow Brook Walk

This is a sociable role offering a fun, uplifting time speaking to the public. You can make a difference by helping people learn about wildlife and the landscape of the Somer Valley. You'll develop experience of interacting with the public and delivering events and gain practical hands-on nature craft skills. You'll develop knowledge and experience of facilitating outdoor learning sessions. You'll have access to training sessions and informal skill sharing. Come and join us to be part of a friendly and dedicated team. We can provide a volunteer reference.

Find out more https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/get-involved/
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer, Micro-volunteering
- Work withSchools and Education, Conservation and Environment
- Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Organisation/Planning
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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Hedgerow Heroes Volunteer

CPRE Avon and Bristol

This opportunity takes place between 08 Oct 2024 and 11 Apr 2025
Help us plant and restore hedgerows in the South West this winter! We are looking for volunteers who can spare a day or more to help plant trees or get stuck in with the traditional skill of hedgelaying, to help improve 3km hedgerows across the South West.
Help plant and restore hedgerows across the Bath and North East Somerset area. We also run activities in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Activities will run from October 2024 until April 2025.

Spend time in the outdoors meeting new people, getting active, and doing something fantastic for the environment.
We will supply all the tools, training, and of course hot drinks and biscuits.

See all activities on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cpre-avon-and-bristol-50371045293
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer
- Work withConservation and Environment
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
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Charity Music Event performers

NSPCC

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Closing date for applications is 28 Feb.
We are asking musicians and performers to come forward to perform at a music event in aid of NSPCC’s Childhood Day in May/June 2025. This event is for the wider community to enjoy and all proceeds raised from Childhood Day goes back into funding our local service delivery to benefit children and families across Bath. This event is being organised by a project team from the University.
What we’re looking for
Music student clubs and societies to join the performance schedule for the event and work closely with the project team.
- Role TypeMicro-volunteering
- Commercial Awareness
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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Performers wanted

Bath Gateway Out and About

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
We are looking for any fantastic performers, all considered, to entertain our lovely group of adults with learning disabilities.We will supply you a chance to showcase your talents, practice your acts , a free venue, a very willing audience and also some free publicity (if you would like this)
We are Bath Gateway Out and About, supporting adults with learning disabilities to get `out and about ` and enjoy social pleasures that you and I probably take for granted .

We run two clubs per week for about thirty members, one on a Monday night, the other a wednesday night, both running from 7-9pm .

We are looking for people to showcase their talents to a really enthusiastic audience . Doesn't have to be for two hours , but maybe up to an hour (or less) on an ad hoc basis , but if you do a Monday , we wouldlove it if in the same week , you could repeat your act on the Wednesday , this way , none of our lovely members miss out .

We will consider anything; singers, choirs, poets, actors, dancers, artists, musicians, magicians, bands, dj's, fitness instructors, painters and anything that we have missed. If you think you would like to perform with us and for us, please get in touch. We know within the University of our lovely City there is so much talent, we just need to find you!

Further details ping us an email office@bgoa.org.uk or follow the instructions on this site

Really look forward to finding you budding talents out there

Thank you
- Work withAdults and Older People, Children and Young People, Disability and Health, Campaigning and Activism
- Role TypeCommunity Volunteer, Micro-volunteering, Project Leader, Tutor
- Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision Making
- Enterprise
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Organisation/Planning
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Sport
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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Showing 1 to 10 of 25 opportunities

Community Volunteer	Sports Coach
Fundraiser	SU Volunteer
Micro-volunteering	Tutor
Project Leader	Virtual

Adults and Older People	Conservation and Environment
Children and Young People	Arts and Culture
Disability and Health	Campaigning and Activism
Schools and Education	Other

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