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.
Share your experience and help inspire the next generation of Bristol graduates by becoming a mentor.
The Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences is seeking alumni from a range of backgrounds and industries to support current students through a flexible mentoring opportunity. Mentors should have studied a relevant subject (or hold equivalent professional qualifications, such as accountancy qualifications) and be working in a role related to their area of expertise.
As a mentor, you'll provide guidance, share insights into your career journey and help students build their confidence as they prepare for life after university. Most mentoring schemes involve a minimum of two meetings between November and May, either online or in person.
To find out more, visit our website or email fssl-pln@bristol.ac.uk.
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.
Share your career journey and inspire the next generation of creative talent by joining our Film and Television Alumni Panel.
We're looking for Film and Television alumni to take part in a panel discussion as part of our Film and Television Alumni Networking Event, taking place on Saturday 21 November, 2 pm to 5 pm, in the Richmond Building, Bristol.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your experiences of working in the industry, offer advice to current students and recent graduates, and reconnect with the Bristol community.
To find out more or express your interest, please email alumni-volunteers@bristol.ac.uk.
Support first-year Engineering and Computer Science students as they begin their university journey by becoming a mentor.
We're looking for alumni with at least 18 months' industry experience to mentor small groups of undergraduate students from January to October 2027. As a mentor, you'll help students settle into university life by sharing your career journey, offering practical advice and providing valuable insight into your industry.
Mentors are asked to meet with their group at least three times during the mentoring year, either online or in person. Each session typically lasts 1–2 hours, making it a flexible and rewarding way to give back.
To find out more, please email engf-ilomentoring@bristol.ac.uk, or apply here.