Bristol Pride festival runs on the power of volunteers – without your invaluable support, we simply couldn’t do it.
There are lots of ways to volunteer at Bristol Pride. Take a look at the roles below to see how you could help.
“It was an absolute honour to be able to be part of it. It was so much fun and I loved it, I thought everything was very well organised. I can’t wait to do it again!” – Bristol Pride Volunteer
To say thank you for giving your time to Bristol Pride, we offer all our volunteers:
Take a look at our roles below and scroll down and read our FAQ below to find out more.
If you’re not sure what role would suit you best or want to chat about any of the roles, contact us. If there is something you feel you can offer Bristol Pride that isn’t on the list or if you have any questions about any of the roles, we’d love to hear from you – email volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk
Pride is a protest! We use our political voice to amplify LGBT+ voices in Bristol and beyond. We welcome everyone who wants to celebrate, champion and progress LGBT+ and human rights to join us. Bristol Pride Parade relies on volunteers to ensure the successful running of the parade and to ensure the safety of those who attend. We’ll provide a full brief in advance to make sure you know where you’ll be and what you’ll be doing.
Parade Static Stewards
This is a great role if you want to see the whole parade. You’ll be working with our traffic management team on our road closures and ensuring that people are able to enjoy the parade safely. You’ll be a vital representative of Pride and you’ll be buddied up to support key points along the parade.
Parade Walking Stewards
This is a fun and engaging role that means you can still take part in the parade whilst helping to keep it moving. You will be placed in amongst the parade, walking with it ensuring that everyone keeps to the right side of the road and that the parade keeps moving swiftly. If you have a keen eye for safety and want to be involved in the parade, this role is for you.
Parade Samba Band Steward
This is a role for someone with confidence and an appreciation for the art of drumming. You’ll be allocated to march along with one of our fabulous samba bands to ensure everyone stays safe, and continue moving along.
Parade Supervisors
We are looking for 8 volunteers who can support our parade coordination team to keep the parade together and moving. You’ll be working as a team to flag any gaps and issues, and ensuring people leave Castle Park in a timely way. You’ll need to be confident and have good communication skills for this role. Ideally, you’ll have volunteered with the parade or similar events before, but this is not essential.
Pride is a protest! We use our political voice to amplify LGBT+ voices in Bristol and beyond. We welcome everyone who wants to celebrate, champion and progress LGBT+ and human rights to join us. Bristol Pride Parade relies on volunteers to ensure the successful running of the parade and to ensure the safety of those who attend. We’ll provide a full brief in advance to make sure you know where you’ll be and what you’ll be doing.
Parade Static Stewards
This is a great role if you want to see the whole parade. You’ll be working with our traffic management team on our road closures and ensuring that people are able to enjoy the parade safely. You’ll be a vital representative of Pride and you’ll be buddied up to support key points along the parade.
Parade Walking Stewards
This is a fun and engaging role that means you can still take part in the parade whilst helping to keep it moving. You will be placed in amongst the parade, walking with it ensuring that everyone keeps to the right side of the road and that the parade keeps moving swiftly. If you have a keen eye for safety and want to be involved in the parade, this role is for you.
Parade Samba Band Steward
This is a role for someone with confidence and an appreciation for the art of drumming. You’ll be allocated to march along with one of our fabulous samba bands to ensure everyone stays safe, and continue moving along.
Parade Supervisors
We are looking for 8 volunteers who can support our parade coordination team to keep the parade together and moving. You’ll be working as a team to flag any gaps and issues, and ensuring people leave Castle Park in a timely way. You’ll need to be confident and have good communication skills for this role. Ideally, you’ll have volunteered with the parade or similar events before, but this is not essential.
We are looking for volunteers to support our Youth Area at Bristol Pride. Every year we create a safe, friendly, fun and non-alcoholic space for young people and by young people. This is an opportunity for young people at pride to celebrate, make new friends and get involved in fun and engaging activities. The youth area is run by experienced LGBTQ+ youth workers and hosts a programme of activities informed by young people themselves. This years’ activities will include craft activities, group games and some workshops for young people to get involved in.
You need to have a current DBS Certificate.
We are looking for volunteers to support our Youth Area at Bristol Pride. Every year we create a safe, friendly, fun and non-alcoholic space for young people and by young people. This is an opportunity for young people at pride to celebrate, make new friends and get involved in fun and engaging activities. The youth area is run by experienced LGBTQ+ youth workers and hosts a programme of activities informed by young people themselves. This years’ activities will include craft activities, group games and some workshops for young people to get involved in.
You need to have a current DBS Certificate.
Our Access Champions are here to support those with access requirements to fully enjoy Bristol Pride. They do this by supporting a number of functions across the site such as overseeing our viewing platforms and helping to keep our access routes clear, welcoming people and wristbanding on our accessible gate and roaming around the site as a point of contact for anyone who might have questions or need support.
You will be part of a team of people providing support to those who need it and will be supported by our Access Coordinator who is responsible for accessibility on site. Ahead of Pride Day, you will be invited to a briefing and we will organise who will be positioned where and at what time.
Our Access Champions are here to support those with access requirements to fully enjoy Bristol Pride. They do this by supporting a number of functions across the site such as overseeing our viewing platforms and helping to keep our access routes clear, welcoming people and wristbanding on our accessible gate and roaming around the site as a point of contact for anyone who might have questions or need support.
You will be part of a team of people providing support to those who need it and will be supported by our Access Coordinator who is responsible for accessibility on site. Ahead of Pride Day, you will be invited to a briefing and we will organise who will be positioned where and at what time.
Volunteer with our Decor Coordinator to make the site look and feel fantastic. You could be touching up the old signs with a lick of paint, putting up bunting, banners and dressing the stage in preparation for our big day. You’ll need good mobility for getting around the site and have a creative eye for detail.
Volunteer with our Decor Coordinator to make the site look and feel fantastic. You could be touching up the old signs with a lick of paint, putting up bunting, banners and dressing the stage in preparation for our big day. You’ll need good mobility for getting around the site and have a creative eye for detail.
We are looking for volunteers to support our Family Area at Bristol Pride. Every year we create a safe, friendly, fun for younger children. The family area houses various play and craft activities as well as Drag Story Time. You’ll be a representative of Pride in this area and support families with any questions or concerns, working alongside the welfare team who manage any lost or found children.
You need to have a current DBS Certificate.
We are looking for volunteers to support our Family Area at Bristol Pride. Every year we create a safe, friendly, fun for younger children. The family area houses various play and craft activities as well as Drag Story Time. You’ll be a representative of Pride in this area and support families with any questions or concerns, working alongside the welfare team who manage any lost or found children.
You need to have a current DBS Certificate.
This role is at the heart of the action on our festival site. You will be stationed at the Circus tent, handing out and collecting headsets for the Pride silent disco. You will get to dance along and enjoy the party vibes.
This role is at the heart of the action on our festival site. You will be stationed at the Circus tent, handing out and collecting headsets for the Pride silent disco. You will get to dance along and enjoy the party vibes.
The Pride Hub opens on Monday 8 July until Friday 12 July in the Vestibules Space of City Hall on College Green. It’s open 12-6 and we need volunteers to help in the hub with wristband exchanges, Pride Merch sales and it’s also a space where people can come and pick up a Pride Festival Guide and maybe ask a question or two.
The Pride Hub opens on Monday 8 July until Friday 12 July in the Vestibules Space of City Hall on College Green. It’s open 12-6 and we need volunteers to help in the hub with wristband exchanges, Pride Merch sales and it’s also a space where people can come and pick up a Pride Festival Guide and maybe ask a question or two.
All of our roles are listed above. Some involve standing and walking around, some are static. Most of our roles involve interacting with attendees which can be a lovely way to enjoy the day and meet new people. If you want to speak to us about what would suit you best, email volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk
Bristol Pride is a busy event with a lot of people. There is music all day and it can be very loud and can be crowded at times. You will need to be comfortable being in this kind of environment to volunteer. We do have a sensory chill space which you are very welcome to use before or after your shift.
Before the event, you will be invited to the volunteer induction session. You will have the option of joining this in person or online. We will also run through everything from where to arrive, what you need to do at the start of your shift and what to expect on your shift as well as giving you any information you need to for your role. You will be able to meet other people volunteering in the same role as you and there will be plenty of time for questions.
Yes, this is possible for some of our roles. Please contact volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk for more information.
Yes, you can. You’ll need to sign up separately and let us know via the application form that you want to be put together and we will do our very best!
We try our best to ensure that accessibility isn’t a barrier to volunteering, however several of our roles do require you to stand or walk around for the duration of your shift. Please let us know any access needs you have via the application form so we are aware and can contact you to discuss if required. If you would like to talk before you make your decision, get in touch via volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk
You need to be 18 or over to volunteer with Bristol Pride.
This year the volunteer party will be in July we have provided date options via the application form and will choose the option that works for the largest number of people. We’ll send you information about this closer to the time.
No, all volunteers will be given a Pride Day & Night wristband which gives you free travel on Pride Day with First Bus (Bristol zone), free travel on the Pride shuttle, discounts with food traders on Pride Day, a dedicated festival entry lane as well as access to the Official After Party at O2 Academy Bristol.
Drop us a line on volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk and we’ll arrange a time to speak to discuss the options and we’ll find something that works for you!