Skip to content

Help for groups & organisations

Groups, charities and organisations of all sizes can use Can Do Bristol to make their projects better.

If you're looking to find volunteers, here’s how to create a great volunteer ad:

1. Check the rules

Make sure your volunteer ad follows our guidelines.

2. Make sure your profile looks professional

  • Use your group’s full name, not your own name.
  • Write a clear description using bullet points and headings.
  • Add a good-quality logo or picture.
  • Include links to videos on YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Add links to your website to help people find you online.
  • Let people email you directly if you use a public email.
  • Use “Best Match” tags to help people with the right skills find you.

3. Tips to promote your volunteering opportunity

  • Use a bright, eye-catching picture.
  • Give lots of details about the volunteer job.
  • Use "Best Match" tags to attract people with the right skills.
  • Add a link to make it easy for people to sign up.
  • Make sure your ad follows our rules so it can be promoted on Can Do Bristol.

4. Make connections

Can Do Bristol helps members find others in the city with similar interests and skills.

  • Search: Look for people or groups nearby or with special skills.
  • Messaging: Send messages to individuals or groups to share news, talk or ask for volunteers.

5. Work together

Can Do Bristol encourages people to work together on projects to help the community.

  • Teams function: Use this tool to share files, make to-do lists and chat in groups. Whether starting a new project or managing one, create a team to keep everything organised in one place.

Share your feedback

We want Can Do Bristol to work for all groups in the city. If you have ideas to make it better or want new features, contact the Community Resources team to share your thoughts.

Public body

View member profile "Community Resources Team"

Community Resources Team

Local Authority

Bristol City Council's (BCC) Community Resources team sit within the Communities & Public...

Would you like to save your progress?


Note: Saving as a draft means your activity will be available for you to edit in your dashboard.​

Selecting delete marks your activity as deleted in your dashboard.​

Please sign in or register

Delete my account

Selecting this option will permanently delete your account data. You will no longer have access to your account or any associated information.

If you want to request a copy of your data, please wait until you receive your data before selecting this option.

Connect with __XXX__

Search Can Do Bristol

X hours given for:
Title

Cookies on Can Do Bristol

We use cookies to give you the best online experience.

Select 'Accept all' to agree to all cookies.

Some cookies are essential. Others can be controlled in your cookie preferences.