Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to give something back to your community. There are many volunteering opportunities available in South Gloucestershire.

We have listed some ideas below.

Digital Champions

We have opportunities within libraries and other community venues for you to become a Digital Champion.

This role provides one-to-one support to people who want to build their confidence using computers, smartphones and the internet.

Find more information and how to apply on our Digital Champions page.

Libraries

As well as Digital Champions we also have the following volunteering opportunities in our libraries:

• supporting the summer reading challenge
• visiting people who are unable to visit their local library

Find more information on the volunteer at our libraries page.

Parks and open spaces

You can volunteer in our parks and open spaces in different ways including:

• join a friends group to helps look after parks, woodlands and local nature reserves
• get involved with in bloom groups to support your local area with flower displays
• support conservation work

Find more information on our volunteering in parks and open spaces page.

Litter picking

If you would like to carry out regular litter picking in your community or for a one-off event we have litter pickers, gloves and bag hoops available to borrow free of charge.

Find more information on our litter picking page.

Armed forces

The armed forces charity SSAFA offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities in your local area.

Find more information on the SSAFA website.  

Health and care

If you would like to volunteer in health and social care you can find opportunities with Well Aware which is part of the local health and social care charity The Care Forum.

Find more information on the Well Aware website.

Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) awards

You could help young people to gain positive life-changing experiences, grow confidence and fulfil their potential.

Find out how to get involved as a voluntary leader or supporter.

Other local volunteering roles

If you would like support finding other volunteer roles in South Gloucestershire, visit the Southern Brooks website. There are also opportunities on the CVS South Gloucestershire website.