New opportunities are also posted to our Facebook and X pages. All current opportunities can be searched here.
WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER Must have an interest in art and art-related events. Will liaise with programme, publicity and exhibition leads. Creative input welcomed. More details.
JIGSAW LOVERS Charity shop needs volunteers to collect donated jigsaws from our town centre shop and check they are complete. Work at home at your own pace. More details.
CHARITY SHOP ASSISTANTS Volunteers needed to help sort, check and prepare items for sale. Ironing clothing will be a significant part of the role. You may also be asked to spend time at tills. More details.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINER required at a conservation centre. You will join a small team advising on health and safety and ensuring that all requirements are met. Full training given. More details.
DRIVER You will drive group members to and from events using your own vehicle. You may need to lift wheelchairs in and out of your vehicle. Days and times flexible. Expenses paid. More details.
VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR At our office you will help people volunteer and organisations find volunteers. Must enjoy talking on the telephone and in person and be computer literate. Wednesday mornings, 10am-12 noon. More details.
SOCIAL MEDIA CREATOR A group wanting positive change in the community seeks someone to run their accounts on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Location: from home. More details.
After months of planning, we’re there at last.
By registering:
Note that all organisations registered with us must re-register and post their current opportunities. We can send you a digital printout of the data we hold to ease the transition. Just ask.
We will continue to provide our quality service that links organisations and potential volunteers. If you have any problems or queries about the new system, we are here to help.
After contacting us for ideas on how to spend a team-building day, the De Vere Tortworth Court hotel recently had the pleasure of sending five team members to the Rudgeway Donkey Sanctuary for a couple of days of maintenance and painting.
Working alongside the owner, Jean, our team was able to contribute to the sanctuary's efforts as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community. The team thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are excited about the opportunity to return in the future to continue making a positive impact.
Want to run your own team-building sessions? Contact us.
The Town Hall, 35 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AR. 01454 413392. Open Monday to Friday, 10.30–12.00; closed on public holidays.
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We help individuals find volunteering opportunities that suit them best. We work with local organisations to find volunteers for recurring and one-off projects. We advise organisations about creating schemes that give employees the opportunity to volunteer. We provide advice, support and training.
Volunteering is about giving your time to a good cause. You don’t get paid, but you do get the chance to use your talents, develop new skills, and experience the pleasure that comes from making a real difference to other people’s lives, as well as your own.
Anyone. Whatever your age, background or work experience, you will have a skill someone needs. No matter how busy you are, there will be something you can do. It can be trickier to find volunteer roles if you are under 16, but not impossible. Just ask us.
Anything. (Almost.) More than 100 different volunteer roles are available in the Thornbury area, from driving to gardening, fundraising to shop work, befriending to administration. There’s something for everyone.
Search our listed opportunities to find one you like, then follow it up with us. Or you can ask us to suggest an opportunity that inspires you. Either way, it’s best to register with us first so we know a little about you and your interests. See also our frequently asked questions page.
Every month, new people register to volunteer with us from all walks of life. We provide a range of services to help you to find the volunteers you need.
With nearly three decades of experience, we know that finding a volunteer is only the start. Planning is essential to successfully place and retain volunteers. That’s why we can also provide you with good practice advice, resources, support and training and help you provide successful experiences for both yourselves and your volunteers. We can also help you set up an employer-supported volunteering scheme.
To start recruiting volunteers, you need to complete our organisation registration form and register your volunteering opportunities so that we can promote them for you. For advice and information at any time, get in touch via our contact form. See also our frequently asked questions page.
Thornbury Volunteer Centre is a registered charity, number 1180775. This site © Thornbury Volunteer Centre 2016-. Site design by Michael Quinion. Page last updated 16 Apr. 2025.
