Celebrating Volunteering this June
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.
To celebrate Volunteer’s Week (1-7 June) and Loneliness Awareness Week (15-21 June), Bristol BID is highlighting opportunities for businesses and residents to give back to the city this June through shared activities, collaboration, and connection.
Our Volunteers Hub below features a range of initiatives to get involved with this June. From BID and partner led events such as litter picking and gardening, to city-wide opportunities with local business, festivals, and events.
Is your business volunteering this June? To help us celebrate our business community, please tag us @bristolbid on socials so we can help spread the word about your volunteering efforts.
BID and Partner Events
Enjoy events brought to you by, or in partnership with, Bristol BID that you can get involved with this June.
Bristol BID Litter Pick | 3 June
12-1pm in Broadmead and surrounding areas, meet on the Podium
Festival of Nature Litter Pick | 9 June
12-1pm, meet at the corner of Broad Weir and Lower Castle Street
Loneliness awareness week | 15-21 June
Get involved! In support of Loneliness Awareness Week, hosted by Marmalade Trust, your business can make use of resources to help make connections in your workplace. Why not host a lunchtime event, or better yet, get to know the people alongside.
Marmalade Trust Webinar | 18 June
This Loneliness Awareness Week, Jez Rose will be hosting a discussion in partnership with Marmalade Trust on how loneliness and connection impacts businesses. From how it shows up for workers and what responsibility there is on business leaders to create change - to practical tips that create meaningful action.
Community 'Gather' Sessions | 15-21 June
Sparks Café is hosting a range of activities designed to encourage connection, conversation, and community throughout the week. and acting as a distribution point for our Cards of Kindness written by volunteers during our February volunteering initiative.
Chatty Café | Throughout June
John Wesley New Room Café, Offering a welcome space where people can stop for a chat. It will also be a distribution hub for our Cards of Kindness campaign.
City-Wide Opportunities
Meet new people, learn new skills, or try something new with volunteering opportunities across the city.
Bristol Refugee Festival
Running from the 6-21 June, Bristol Refugee Festival are looking for volunteers, especially for the 'Celebrating Sanctuary' event at College Green on Sunday 21 June. Apply through the form.
Sparks International Cultural Festival
6 June, various volunteering opportunities available, including checking in traders, setting up stalls, briefing, and steward roles. Get in touch below to find out more and register your interest.
Festival of Nature 2026
6-14 June, various volunteering opportunities available, allowing you to attend exciting events, meet like-minded people, and new skills. Register your interest by 9am on Thursday 21 May.
Smart Works
Those with web design and IT skills can offer their support to help Smart Works refresh their website.
St Luke's Lunch
Help run a food drive, or host your own food drive as a business to support families in Barton Hill.
Pottering in the park
Connect with nature with drop in gardening sessions in Castle Park, every Thursday in June, 11.30am-12.30pm.
Borderlands
Borderlands is seeking support for its work with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Bristol.
General Volunteering Opportunities at St George's
Join St George's volunteering team, with many roles available including Event Stewards, Welcome Team, Gardening Team, and Administration Assistants.
Festival of Voice
St George’s is seeking volunteers for the Festival of Voice’s Ultimate Mozart Requiem Experience on June 14. Volunteers will help welcome participants and audiences, provide directions and support throughout the day.
Make Music Day
St George’s is seeking volunteers for Make Music Day June 21, an international celebration of free live music and community performance. Volunteers will welcome participants and audiences, provide information and support throughout the event.
Singing City
St George’s is seeking volunteers for Singing City on June 27, a full-day celebration of Bristol’s vibrant choir community. Volunteers will help welcome participants and audiences, provide support and information throughout the sessions.
Community of Purpose
There are many different ways to get involved with the Bristol based charity which helps transform the lives and futures of young people.
Community of Purpose - Break Free Volunteering Opportunities
The programme helps young people access food, activities and support during school holidays. Businesses and individuals are invited to volunteer to support activities across Bristol. This is a great opportunity to give back, build confidence and create positive experiences for young people.
Hope against Suicide Charity
Hope Against Suicide is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees in a voluntary capacity.
Hope against Suicide Charity
Hope Against Suicide is looking for a Trustee with experience in HR to join their Board of Trustees in a voluntary capacity.
We want to hear from you
We’re passionate about championing our business community during volunteers’ week and beyond.
Is your organisation getting involved? Tag us in your volunteering efforts @bristolbid so we can celebrate your contributions in the community!
BID's monthly volunteering series
Find out more about Bristol BID’s past volunteering opportunities, including a week long Spring Clean around the city centre, multiple litter picks, a big toy wrapping session and more.
