Volunteer with us in Bristol and North Somerset and help us to light up later life.

We offer person-centred, therapeutic activity sessions for older people designed to improve mental, physical and social well-being.

Getting Started

Join our lovely team of 90+ volunteers and make a difference in the lives of older people. Connect to your local community, learn new skills and meet like-minded people in a friendly and supportive environment. We provide training and reimburse expenses.

Tell us a little bit about yourself to get started:

Discover our volunteering opportunities at a glance below and hear from some of our amazing team on what it’s like to volunteer with Alive.

What is it like to volunteer with Alive?

We are incredibly grateful for the support from our team of volunteers and wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

Hear from Mary, Lewis, Christine, Ella and Hilary on their experiences volunteering at our community sessions.

Volunteering at our Community Gardens

We’ve been running Social & Therapeutic Horticulture sessions for over a decade.

With two dementia-friendly allotments plus hospital and local gardens for the community, find out more about our green-fingered volunteering opportunities here.

Volunteering at our Dementia Meeting Centres

At our Dementia Meeting Centres, we support people living with dementia and their carers, enjoying meaningful activities such as crafts, gardening, music and trips, all centred around the interests of our members.

Help us create these warm and welcoming spaces and learn more about volunteering at our centres here.

Corporate Volunteering

A meaningful way for businesses to give back to their community while also investing in their own team, we offer corporate volunteer engagement days at a range of venues across Bristol.

Gain insight into how Alive works and make a difference to the lives of older people, find out more here.

Contact Us

Have any questions? Reach out to us at volunteer@aliveactivities.org or ring the office on 07861 385 543.

You can also read about what you can expect from us and what we may expect from you here. HIDDEN