Get involved
Find out how you can get involved and make a difference to the University of Bristol community.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is an opportunity to strengthen the University of Bristol community by giving back. As a volunteer you can share your experience with current students and recent graduates. You can also help alumni connect with each other by holding reunions and establishing alumni networks.
Take a look at our volunteering opportunities leaflet (PDF, 1,499kB) or scroll down to see how you can get involved.
Mentor a student
Provide professional development and one-to-one advice to help students achieve their potential. Read more about Bristol Mentors.
Welcome international students
Bristol Voices pairs local alumni volunteers with international students, helping to welcome and support them as they settle into life at the University, in a new city and culture. Alumni can offer local advice, guidance and encouragement, while the students can share their own culture and experiences with the volunteer.
Connect with your community
If you are interested in organising a reunion or social event for alumni, you may be able to apply for an Alumni Association Initiative Grant to help with funding.
We also have a number of well-established alumni-led networks and groups around the world - such as branches in cities, hall associations and alumni sports clubs - which always welcome new members.
Volunteer at employability events
Throughout the year we have opportunities for alumni to get involved and volunteer their time at a range of events which support student and graduate employability. This could be digital or in-person sessions such as open days, talks or interviews. You can choose what type of events you are interested in supporting and a member of staff will then be in touch when opportunities arise.
Other volunteering opportunities
See the latest volunteering opportunities from across the University.
Support graduations by becoming a ceremonial officer.
Alumni are invited to volunteer as Bedells and help deliver memorable graduation ceremonies at Bristol. Bedells lead academic processions, guide graduands and staff, and ensure events run smoothly.
Learn more at our Introduction to Bedell Volunteering on Tuesday 20 May, 6 pm-7:30 pm, in the Old Council Chamber and Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building.
Seeking Physics alumni to attend the University of Bristol Physics Society's annual event and for alumni volunteers to discuss their careers since their degree.
The University of Bristol’s Physics Society would like to invite you to their third annual conference, PhysFest, on Saturday 24 May 2025. They are seeking alumni to discuss their own research or career paths since their Physics degree at the University of Bristol.
Please contact bristolchaos@gmail.com for further information.
Do you run or work for a small charity or social enterprise and looking for new ideas and solutions to business challenges? Spend an afternoon with our talented students at the forefront of research to problem-solve and gain new perspectives.
Contact careers-sme-engagement@bristol.ac.uk to find out how you can get involved.
Seeking alumni from all disciplines with a commitment of 45-minutes to an hour.
Careers Insight Conversations provide students and recent graduates a valuable opportunity to connect with alumni who can share insights into their role, industry, and career path. These sessions are designed to help them explore whether a particular career is a good fit for them and offer practical advice on how to enter specific areas of interest. Conversations can last up to an hour and take place online or in-person.
Get in touch to find out more - alumni-volunteers@bristol.ac.uk