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.
Share your career insights with students and recent graduates
You can share insights into your role, industry and career journey with students and recent graduates in a one-off conversation. This support helps students and recent graduates to explore potential career paths, build their confidence and gain practical advice on taking their next steps. To hear more about Career Connections or to get involved email alumni-volunteers@bristol.ac.uk.
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.
Got a software or data science project idea? Let students bring it to life!
We’re on the lookout for real-world software or data science projects for our talented Computer Science, Data Science and FinTech with Data Science MSc students . If you are interested in working with Bristol students we would love to hear from you!
Working with our students is a great opportunity to:
- Get fresh perspectives and innovative solutions
- Support the next generation of tech talent
- Expose soon-to-be graduates to your organisation and area of work
- Progress a project that you don't have the time or technical resource to work on internally
Please contact: ilo-projects@bristol.ac.uk and someone will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
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 mathematicians, analysts and data scientists.
Maths at Work
Maths at Work is a fantastic opportunity to discuss and demonstrate first-hand the application of maths, analytics and data science in your work whilst connecting with academics, students and the wider community in the School of Mathematics.
Get Interview Ready
At Get Interview Ready we run online, dedicated practice interviews for our students with industry professionals working in a mathematical job role. We invite School of Mathematics Alumni to provide true to life interview experience and constructive feedback to prepare students for internship, placement and graduate job interviews.
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.