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.
Alumni Blog
Read our Alumni Blog to see what our volunteer community have been doing.
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.
Bristol Volunteers Handbook
Download a copy of our Bristol Volunteers Handbook (PDF, 2,970kB)
Other volunteering opportunities
See the latest volunteering opportunities from across the University.
Accounting and Finance professional mentoring programme, February to May 2025
Seeking accounting professionals 2-8 years out of graduation, UK or international.
Mentor a group of undergraduate first-year students who are interested in learning more about working within accounting. Minimum 2 meetings (in person or online) between February and May 2025.
Please contact Laura Wright (fssl-pln@bristol.ac.uk) for further information
Accounting and Finance academic mentoring programme, February to May 2025
Seeking alumni of Accounting or Finance related MSc programmes, UK or international.
Mentor a group of undergraduate first-year students who are thinking of studying a master’s. Your insight as a MSc alumni can provide them with valuable insight into what the master’s entails, how to prepare, and the benefits. Minimum 2 meetings (in person or online) between February and May 2025.
Please contact Laura Wright (fssl-pln@bristol.ac.uk) for further information.
Global Voices
Seeking international alumni to welcome a study-abroad student to their city.
Global Voices pairs international alumni with students moving to the following countries for their study abroad. Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the USA, Mexico and Australia. Offer local advice and guidance as students settle in. Expected commitment of three emails, phone calls or coffee meet-ups between July and December 2025.
City Challenges
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.
Career Insight Conversation
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
Business School PGT International Mentoring Scheme
Seeking alumni who hold a masters degree (from any university) and have the experience of studying at Bristol as an international student (whether undergraduate or postgraduate).
The Professional Liaison Network is looking for enthusiastic, inspiring and supportive mentors to share their experience and insight with current Business School postgraduate international students. The scheme takes place between May and July 2025. You will need to have a minimum of two meetings with a group of students, typically online. Meetings take approx. 1 hour.
Geology and Geoscience Society: Alumni speakers and mentors
Seeking Earth Sciences alumni to give talks on their careers.
The Geology and Geoscience Society is seeking alumni to offer career insights to its members through mentoring and speaking at events.
For more information please email alumni-volunteers@bristol.ac.uk.