Get involved
Find out how you can get involved and make a difference to the University of Bristol through our alumni volunteering programme.
In addition to volunteering with the University, you can connect with your community through well-established alumni-led networks and groups around the world which always welcome new members. You might consider running your own event, such as through the Global Gatherings programme. 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.
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.
Take a look at our Alumni Volunteering Guide (PDF, 1,498kB) 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 to Bristol
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.
Offer advice to students moving abroad
Global Voices pairs alumni volunteers with Bristol students embarking on their year abroad. Alumni can offer local advice, guidance and encouragement as students settle into their work or study placement.
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.
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.
Career Connections: Insight Conversations with Alumni provides 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
Seeking data scientists and mathematicians with 5+ years of experience
Help data science students in online practice interviews. We’re seeking data scientists and mathematicians with applied industry experience of 5 years or more, ideally with recruitment experience to support our undergraduates to give each student interview experience and constructive feedback. The aim is to prepare Data Science with Year in Industry BSc students for placement interviews. Interviews take place in November, 2025.
Register your interest here.
Seeking alumni who have founded their own business or non-profit organisation
The University of Bristol Innovation Society is looking for alumni to inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. If you’d like to share your journey, insights, and advice with current students, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re interested in delivering a talk, please email alumni-volunteers@bristol.ac.uk.