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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, there is a full list of all our opportunities on Infohub (login required), or you can contact the Civic and Community Engagement team for more advice.
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IntoUniversity
IntoUniversity centres provide a friendly, supportive and secure environment for young people aged seven and above to learn, discover and thrive. To develop essential skills and gain exposure to the professional world.
Jacari
Jacari is a charity providing home tutoring for disadvantaged children aged 6 to 16 who don’t speak English as their first language.
Action Tutoring
Action Tutoring supports young people facing socio-economic disadvantages to achieve a meaningful level of academic attainment through the work of volunteer one-to-one tutors.
Literacy Pirates
Literacy Pirates supports children aged 9-12 who are falling behind at school. Their after-school programme helps develop literacy, confidence and perseverance.
Education vacancies: closing soon
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VOLUNTEERING - Literacy Support Volunteer - virtual
Employer: The Literacy PiratesApplication closing date: 10 Sep 2025Location: United KingdomWe take children on voyages as readers and writers, and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to join our virtual Crew. As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing, 1:2 and in small groups.
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Volunteering - Safety Tour Guide - Bristol
Employer: Lifeskills - BristolApplication closing date: 22 Sep 2025Location: Bristol South West - Bristol United KingdomAs a Guide, you'll lead a group of 3-4 children on a tour of 18 ‘safety themed’ scenarios. With the aid of a script (as well as using props, lighting, and sound effects), you’ll encourage the children to get involved in spotting lots of hazards, in a variety of day-to-day situations.
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Volunteering - Lifeskills Host - Bristol
Employer: Lifeskills - BristolApplication closing date: 22 Sep 2025Location: Bristol South West - Bristol United KingdomAs Host, you’ll meet and greet Year 6 primary school classes and provide a brief introductory talk. After putting the children into their groups, you’ll remain with the teachers/parent helpers whilst the children take their tour.
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Volunteering - Reading Buddy - Kingswood
Employer: Milestones Trust - VolunteeringApplication closing date: 23 Sep 2025Location: Bristol Bristol, England United KingdomAn individual that we support in one of our learning disability residential services is looking for a volunteer to read and chat with. The person is non-verbal and non-tactile.
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Reasons to volunteer
Volunteering is a great addition to your CV. It is also a good opportunity to meet new people, get out and about and have some fun, and make a difference in the local community.

Contact the Civic and Community Engagement Team
Contact us for enquiries about volunteering opportunities and recruiting volunteers.