Headway Bristol is seeking volunteers! We offer a range of volunteering opportunities. On this page you can learn more about the Student Work Experience roles, what our volunteers say about us and how to get involved.
Each year we welcome inquiries from psychology, health and social care students who would like to help survivors of brain injuries regain their confidence and skills. If that sounds like you, then please do get in touch!
What does the role include?
As a volunteer in our Reablement & Wellbeing Centres, you will provide support in a team to help run various outings and activities. This may range from health walks and gardening in our allotment, to cooking, music and arts and crafts therapies. If you have a skill or talent you’d like to share, then we’ll encourage you to run your very own programme if you wish!
We’ve noticed that volunteers who stay with us for longer periods get more out of the experience (and the continuity is beneficial for our Service Users too). Given this, we’re asking new volunteers to be willing to make a 12-month commitment to Headway. Feel free to be in touch to ask us more about this.
What our volunteers say about us
Watch Bek’s story
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“I’ve loved volunteering at Headway because every week is different …
I feel immensely grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know each service user and their lived experience. The staff and service users have really made me feel welcome and appreciated from the start, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute meaningfully to other people’s lives and give back to the community in a way that is fun, sociable and informative. It’s also been valuable for my own development, allowing me to grow as a person with increased confidence, compassion, and creativity.
I would highly recommend volunteering with Headway to anyone who is looking for a friendly, sociable volunteering experience where they can connect with people from all walks of life and make a difference in their lives. Being part of the volunteer team here alongside studying for my master’s in neuropsychology has allowed me to put the topics I learn about into context and exercise my compassion and genuine interest in the field, as well as having the privilege of witnessing the incredible work done by all the staff members at Headway.
How to get involved
To find out more and apply, contact us at [email protected].