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Volunteering At-Bristol
Passionate about science? Want to support a
major educational charity? Believe learning can be
fun?
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Become a volunteer!
As a charity, we rely on our supporters to help us achieve our aims. Here is your chance to join us in the heart of Bristol’s historic Harbourside, helping us to bring science to life!. There are lots of ways you can get involved, and you don’t necessarily need specialised skills or a science background. Whatever your particular talents, we want to hear from you.
Who can volunteer?
Most of our
volunteers will be over the age of 18. We ask for a regular commitment
of at least 8 hours per month, and because we want you to get the most
from your training and experience, arrangements of 6 months or more
are preferred.
We are at our busiest at the weekends and during the school holidays, so if you are supporting Visitor Services, these are the times when we most need your help. All volunteers are required to have a background check through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Visitor Services
If you thrive on variety and enjoy meeting people, Visitor Services offers opportunities for both! Providing vital support at peak times, you will take part in a wide range of activities, from welcoming visitors and explaining about our membership schemes to providing fun activities such as face-painting and badge-making.
Download a role description here for further details.
Specialised skills
You may have specialised skills to share with us. From working in our laboratories to painting and decorating – whatever your area of expertise, we will try to find an opening where your talents can really make a difference.
Download a role description here for more ideas and further details.
Administrative support
We have openings for volunteers with administrative skills throughout the organisation and at all levels, from mailings to data in-putting and contact co-ordination.
Download a role description here for further details.
We offer:
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A thorough induction, and enrichment training to help you make the most of your time with us
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An identified member of staff to act as your key contact
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Ongoing support and supervision from our Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Cover under the terms of At-Bristol’s insurance policy
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A uniform if the role requires it, and discounts in
our shop and cafe
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Opportunities to meet and socialise with other volunteers
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Help with your travel costs (please speak to our Volunteer Co-ordinator)
Employee Volunteering
74 of the FTSE 100 companies are doing it!
What is employee volunteering?
When a company offers their staff’s time towards a good cause in a
spirit of partnership, for mutual gain.
Why At-Bristol?
At-Bristol is a registered charity bringing science to life through
Explore and the Planetarium. Our mission is to
‘make science accessible to all’ and we need your support.
Why get involved?
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Innovative and refreshing staff development
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Increased staff motivation and retention
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Improved cross-departmental working
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Bringing real benefits to a local charity
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Adding to your corporate social responsibility profile
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It’s fun!
How will it work?
You will offer five to ten staff for one of the days over February or October half terms
We will have an initial meeting and you will be provided with
support material
You will be offered a free teambuilding and training session as well
as a tour of At-Bristol
You will be part of At-Bristol’s Visitor Services team ensuring that
visitors have an AMAZING experience
You will be involved in face painting, promoting Gift Aid donations,
promoting membership and much more…
We will gather feedback and evaluation information on the day
Want to find out more? Contact Jo Bryant on 0117 915 7122
Useful resources and contacts are also available at:
www.volunteering.org.uk/Employer+Supported+Volunteering/
www.bitc.org.uk
Want to know the
business case for employee volunteering? [PDF] 47KB
At-Bristol Registered charity no. 1049954
