Deadline: This is a rolling recruitment process, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

As the first point of contact for visitors, this volunteer role offers the opportunity to gain experience in reception, administration, and customer service while supporting the work of Trinity. You'll help welcome visitors, answer enquiries, provide information, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the building.

Location: Trinity Community Arts, BS2 0NW

Availability: Flexible hours Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Suggested contribution is 2 to 8 hours per week. Actual hours will be agreed between the volunteer and their line manager.

Main Activities

• Covering reception duties and being the first point of contact for visitors
• Answering phone calls, taking messages, and connecting people with the right member of the team
• Directing people around the building to relevant activities and events
• Providing occasional event support
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone who uses the building

Skills and Experience

No specific skills or experience are required for this role. We are looking for people who:

• Are friendly and approachable
• Feel comfortable communicating with a wide range of people
• Are reliable and willing to learn
• Are enthusiastic about supporting their local community

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits of Volunteering with Trinity

• Be part of a creative, inclusive, and community-focused organisation
• Gain experience in reception, administration, customer service, and event support
• Work alongside an inspiring mix of staff, artists, and community groups
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (up to £10 per day)
• Guestlist tickets to live music and club events
• DBS check provided, supporting future employability and career development
• Discounts at selected local restaurants, pubs, and cafés
• Professional references available to support future employment, education, or training opportunities
• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided!

How to Apply

1. Read the Reception Volunteer role description.
2. Please write a brief statement telling us why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to the volunteer team.
3. Email your statement to info@trinitybristol.org.uk with "Reception Volunteer" in the subject line.

Please note that recruitment is ongoing and applications will be considered as they are received.

Trinity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if you have a disability or long-term health condition, or if you need something different or additional as part of the application process. To discuss your requirements, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk, call 0117 935 1200, or visit the Trinity Office between 9:30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

A year ago, 51 citizens from across the West of England came together to explore a big question: what would culture and creativity look like if they were for everyone?

Selected through a civic lottery, they brought different experiences and perspectives. They listened, challenged assumptions and worked together to create the Citizens’ Cultural Plan – a shared vision for creativity and culture across the West of England.

A new independent documentary, commissioned by Citizens for Culture, tells that story from the citizens’ perspective: why they took part, what happened when they came together and what they wanted to change.

Assembly members talk about wanting culture to be “available for as many people as possible”, about seeing their communities better represented, and about the value of bringing different voices together to find stronger solutions.

The film follows their journey through to the moment the Citizens’ Cultural Plan was shared with the Mayor of the West of England – and how the shift from Assembly to Action began.

A year on, Assembly members remain involved through a Citizens’ Panel which will oversee delivery of the Plan over the coming three years. Communities, cultural organisations, artists, freelancers, educators, local authorities and other partners across the region have also been exploring how the ideas in the Plan can be turned into action through a series of Citizens for Culture Roadshows.

Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said:

From festivals and theatre to sport, film and TV, culture is a huge part of who we are in the West. Everyone across the region should have the chance to enjoy it, feel part of it and have a say in what comes next.

That’s why I was so pleased to see 51 people from across our region come together through the Citizens’ Assembly to help develop a shared vision for culture here. Their work has given us a plan shaped by the people who live here, for the people who live here - and I’m delighted that they will continue to have a voice through the Citizens for Culture panel. I hope this film encourages even more people to get involved and play their part in the cultural life of our region.

How would you like to be involved?

Citizens for Culture is asking people and organisations across the West of England to watch the film and tell them how they would like to be involved in what happens next.

Watch Citizens for Culture: 
https://youtu.be/5h9hiRjcHs4

Get involved: 
Tell Citizens for Culture how you or your organisation would like to be involved

Every year, Trinity holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM).

On Thursday 29th October, Trinity will be hosting our annual AGM. This is a chance to come together, hear what we've been working on, celebrate what we've achieved with the people and communities we work alongside, and look ahead to what's next. And everyone is invited.

"It's one of the few times each year that people from across Trinity's projects, programmes, partnerships and communities come together in one room. It's an opportunity to hear what's been happening across the organisation, celebrate what we've achieved together and look ahead to what's next" - Jen Farmer, Arts Engagement Manager, Trinity Community Arts.

This year we'll be sharing stories, films, performances and highlights from across Trinity, alongside the formal business we need to complete as a charity and membership organisation.

Why Come Along?

The AGM is one of the few times each year when people from across Trinity's programmes, projects, partnerships and communities come together in one room.

It's a chance to:

• Find out what has been happening across Trinity over the last year.
• Meet people involved in different projects, groups and activities.
• Learn more about how Trinity works and how decisions are made.
• Hear about future plans and opportunities to get involved.
• Celebrate the work, creativity and achievements of our communities.
• Ask questions and share your thoughts.
• Connect with artists, partners, volunteers, members and supporters from across the city.

If you've ever wondered what else happens at Trinity beyond the activities you're involved in, this is a great opportunity to find out.

What Happens at an AGM?

As a charity, there are a few things we legally need to do.

These include:

• Sharing our Annual Report and Accounts.
• Reviewing the previous year's minutes.
• Providing updates on Trinity's work and finances.
• Holding any formal member votes.

Alongside this, we'll be sharing stories, films, performances, photos and highlights from across the organisation.

The aim is to make the evening informative, welcoming and celebratory, not just a room full of paperwork.

Who Can Attend?

Anyone can come along.

Some parts of the AGM involve formal voting, which is reserved for Trinity members, but the wider event is open to anyone who would like to hear more about what we do and meet the people connected to Trinity.

Whether you've been involved for years or are completely new to Trinity, we'd love to see you there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Trinity member?

No. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Do I need to book?

Yes, we'd encourage you to let us know you're coming so we can plan the space and refreshments.

Is it just presentations and paperwork?

Definitely not.

We'll be sharing films, performances, stories and project highlights alongside the formal AGM business.

Can I ask questions?

Yes. There will be opportunities to ask questions and find out more about Trinity's work.

Can I vote?

Formal votes are reserved for Trinity members.

I've never been before. Is it for me?

Absolutely.

Many people attend simply to learn more about Trinity, meet new people and hear what's happening across the organisation.

Join Us

We're looking forward to bringing together the many people, groups, artists, partners, volunteers, members and supporters who make Trinity what it is.

Come along, meet some new faces, catch up with familiar ones, celebrate the year we've had together and hear what's coming next.

Email info@trinitybristol to RVSP by Thursday 22 October to secure your spot

As part of Trinity50, a year-long celebration marking 50 years of Trinity Community Arts, people across Bristol are being invited to share photographs, recordings, flyers and memories that tell the story of one of the city's most significant community and cultural spaces.

The public call-out forms part of Your Trinity, Trinity50's storytelling campaign exploring Trinity's past, present and future through the voices and experiences of the people who have shaped it.

Trinity is inviting audiences, artists, volunteers, community groups, staff, partners and residents to submit photographs, videos, voice notes, recordings, flyers, posters and personal memories from the last fifty years. Alongside memories of the past, people are also being encouraged to share their hopes, ideas and ambitions for Bristol, Trinity and community life over the next fifty years.

A selection of contributions will feature in a public exhibition at Trinity's Garden Party in May 2027, bringing together memories of the past, reflections on the present and ambitions for the future.

Since the Holy Trinity Church last recorded service in 1976 and the buildings purchase by the Bristol Caribbean Community Enterprise Limited the following year, local people secured its future as a community space, playing a vital role in Bristol's cultural and community life. From sound system culture and grassroots organising to youth programmes, artist development, creative health projects and live music, the organisation has evolved alongside the communities it serves.

The campaign aims to celebrate what Trinity believes is a hidden archive of stories scattered across Bristol. Found in family photo albums, old flyers, personal collections and shared memories, these stories capture the people, communities and cultural movements that have helped shape the city.

As Trinity looks towards the restoration and reopening of Jacobs Wells Baths in 2029, Your Trinity draws a line between past and future. Fifty years ago, community action helped secure Holy Trinity Church for public use. Today, Trinity is applying that same commitment to the stewardship of another important Bristol landmark.

Jamell Ackford, Director of Culture at Trinity Community Arts, said:

"For 50 years, Trinity has been shaped by the people who use it. Our story isn't simply about a building. It's about communities coming together through creativity, culture and collective action."

"We're asking people across Bristol to help uncover the photographs, recordings and memories that tell the story of not just Trinity, but the city itself. We want to celebrate those experiences, learn from them and carry them forward."

"As we look towards the reopening of Jacobs Wells Baths and the future of Trinity, we're building on fifty years of relationships, experience and community trust to imagine what comes next together."

Speaking about Bristol's cultural legacy, Daddy G of Massive Attack said:

"Although Bristol is one of the smaller cities in the UK, the creative and cultural impact it has made on the world has been huge. It is exciting to see this continuing with the new generation of creatives coming out of this city."

The campaign will highlight the people, ideas and cultural movements that have contributed to Bristol's creative identity, from community campaigns and youth projects to sound system culture, artist development and international collaboration.

Through Your Trinity, the organisation hopes to preserve stories that might otherwise be lost while creating new conversations about the future.

People can find out more and submit contributions by emailing press@trinitybristol.org.uk.

Trinity Community Arts is proud to share the final evaluation report for our Cultural Alliance programme – a three-year partnership with four local primary schools that has transformed how children experience creativity in education.

Rather than delivering one-off arts workshops, the Cultural Alliance was built on long-term relationships, working alongside schools, teachers, artists, children and families to co-design creative learning that responded to local need. Through weekly drama and dance sessions linked directly to the curriculum, the programme demonstrated how creativity can unlock confidence, imagination and participation for children facing some of the greatest barriers to accessing arts and culture.

Across the programme:

• 483 children participated in curriculum-linked creative learning.
• Four local primary schools became long-term partners.
• 720 hours of drama and dance were delivered by professional artists.
• 29 teachers and teaching assistants worked alongside practitioners, embedding creativity within everyday school life.

The report highlights how sustained creative engagement helped children build confidence, strengthen communication skills and engage more deeply with learning. Teachers consistently described improvements in participation, writing, understanding of curriculum subjects and self-belief, particularly for children with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.

One of the report's strongest messages is that meaningful change takes time. Rather than delivering a fixed programme, Trinity listened, adapted and developed the work alongside schools over three years. This relationship-based approach created lasting trust and a model that schools now want to build upon.

The evaluation, led by Dr Harriet Hand, Bristol University, concludes that the programme's legacy extends far beyond individual sessions. It has strengthened relationships between Trinity, schools and families, developed a tested model for connecting culture, education and community, and laid the foundations for Trinity to become a trusted long-term arts partner for local schools.

The programme was made possible through the generous support of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Linbury Trust and Nisbet Trust, alongside the commitment and collaboration of our creative partners Movema and acta Theatre, our participating schools, artists, practitioners, children, families and the wider communities who shaped the programme throughout its three-year journey.

As we look ahead, the Cultural Alliance has given us more than an evaluation of a successful project. It has provided a blueprint for how creativity, when rooted in trust, collaboration and long-term partnership, can help children flourish and strengthen communities.

Read the full Cultural Alliance evaluation report to discover the stories, learning and evidence behind this remarkable three-year journey.