Why Volunteer

Bristol Civic Society is a not for profit charity that provides an independent voice in matters of planning and conservation.  Our interest is in buildings, transport, public spaces, and historic sites.  We rely heavily on a dedicated group of members to monitor plans and applications; promoting what is sustainable and fit for purpose, and actively campaigning where plans can be improved.  Socially, we organise an annual programme of community events that are open to all and provide opportunities to engage in public discussion.

Our vision is for a city full of activity, diversity and beauty, attractive for living in, work and leisure. A place its citizens are proud of and a place that people want to visit.

Do you have some time to spare? Volunteering is flexible, from a few hours spread throughout the year to a few hours a week. Many of the roles are carried out on a rota basis so you can commit as much or as little time as you choose.  It's up to you.  By volunteering you can gain new skills and experience, meet new people, build up your cv and make a positive difference to the community in which you live. We have something to suit any experience and background.  

Volunteering roles

Publicity co-ordinator:someone who is happy to regularly update e-calendars with the Bristol Civic Society events programme. 

Social media co-ordinator:Someone who is happy to provide regular updates and news for facebook and twitter. 

Membership campaigner:Someone who would like to meet and greet at BCS events and who is willing to man a stall at events.

New members: someone to ensure new members are properly welcomed into the society and given the opportunity to get more involved.

Reporter:Someone who would like to attend our events and write a blog for the BCS website.

Photographer: Someone who would like to attend events and take pictures to accompany a blog or take picture of locations that form part of BCS campaigns for publicity purposes.

Press and media support:  someone to help get media coverage for Bristol Civic Society campaigns and events, and by doing so help maintain our public profile

Newsletter editor: someone to edit the newsletter, currently 3 times a year in colour.  (The current editor is standing down after the May edition.)

Publications editor/designer:Someone to work with the publicity team creating a new membership leaflet, current campaign flyers and exhibition material.  

Volunteer co-ordinator: someone to receive offers of volunteer support and direct them to other members of the team who need help

• Website designer/content manager for the Civic Day project - a one-day public event in June 2012.

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