Volunteers' Week - Get Involved

VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign taking place from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026, celebrating and recognising the incredible contributions of volunteers.

The campaign shines a light on the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. Volunteers’ Week brings together national organisations and grassroots groups alike, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities every year.

Here in Bristol, so many amazing churches and organisations are powered by volunteers at the heart of what they do. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and encourage volunteers both in person and online.

Below, you’ll find helpful resources and Bristol-specific support to help equip your church or organisation to recognise and support your volunteers during Volunteers’ Week.

Large number ideas from national 'Volunteers Week' website

Below are a few stand-out ideas that are easy to make happen -

VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU CARD

Download and print this ‘Thank You’ card. Then add personalised messages and send to your volunteers.

Download a card

SUGGESTED SOCIAL
MEDIA POSTS

Coming up with wording to add to photo/images for a social media post is sometimes difficult. Here is a document that may inspire you with ideas to celebrate your volunteers

Download pdf

Bristol Volunteering Support

There are so many ways that you can get involved in volunteering in Bristol or encourage others to connect. Also wider support for those who lead volunteer projects is available.

  • Check out advertised opportunities shared by -

  • Find out more about how Voscur can help your organisation support and empower volunteers – both potential and current.

    Click here for details

  • If your church or organisation runs a warm welcome space or community cafe, then please contact us at Bristol Noise here and we will put you in touch with wider support for these volunteer-led spaces.

Resources to encourage volunteering

Supporting practical activity in local communities or projects that help individuals.

Do you need documents that can help administrate community events or practical projects, such as health & safety forms? Do you need equipment to help with events or projects, such as BBQ’s or garden tools for clearances?

Click on the link below to request to hire equipment, or to view the documents you can download for diligent planning.

How To Guides
 
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How to: Plan a Pop-up Takeaway Cafe
How to: Plan a Pop-up Takeaway Cafe

The point of a pop-up event is to provide a space for connection and conversation. The temporary nature of a ‘pop-up’ means you can trial ideas without committing to something long-term.

We’ve put together a short ‘how-to’ guide to help you run your own.

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How to: Get to Know Your Neighbours
How to: Get to Know Your Neighbours

Do you know the people living next door or in the same street as you?

In our busy society, it can be easy to overlook the simple opportunities we have to get to know the people God has put right on our doorstep.

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How to: Find a Community Volunteering Role
How to: Find a Community Volunteering Role

Sharing your time and skills for free, for the benefit of others, is an incredibly generous act of love and care, but where do you start?

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