Vacancies & Opportunities
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Do you find yourself ready for a new challenge?
Are you eager to use your skills to make a difference to communities across Buckinghamshire?
Do you have experience and expertise in rural issues?
Have you thought about volunteering on a Charity Board?
We could have the answer. Community Impact Bucks is seeking to recruit committed and dynamic new Trustees to join their Board.
Who are we?
At Community Impact Bucks we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities. For more than 45 years have a positive impact on a multitude of people and causes across Buckinghamshire – as a key cornerstone charity we help other charities, volunteers and community groups to thrive by finding funding; inspiring people to volunteer; running projects; building strong communities; and helping strengthen leadership throughout the voluntary sector.
Our vision, mission and strategic goals are highlighted on our website, along with stories and case studies of the difference we make.
We are looking for 3-4 new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting time in our development. After a successful period over the past 2 years we are now working on our long-term strategy for sustainable growth.
The Role
Our new Trustees will bring specific expertise to complement the current skillset of the board.
Part of the role of Community Impact Bucks is to provide support and development for rural communities through the Rural Community Council. You will have knowledge and experience of the issues that rural communities face, for example issues of housing, infrastructure such as transport and digital connectivity, the impact of climate change on our landscape and environment and, in particular, how these issues affect rural communities in Buckinghamshire. You will be able to assist Community Impact Bucks in developing and sustaining an effective Rural Communities strategy and provide guidance and support to the Trustee Board and the CEO on rural issues and services.
Interested?
If this opportunity appeals to you and you would like to find out a bit more about Community Impact Bucks, please contact our Chair of Trustees, Mike Schindler, for an informal chat: mike.schindler@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
Find out more: download the Trustee Recruitment Pack 2023
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@communityimpactbucks.org.uk If you are applying for a specific role, please make this clear in the subject line.
The closing date is Friday 25th April 2024 at 9am.
Do you find yourself ready for a new challenge?
Are you eager to use your skills to make a difference to communities across Buckinghamshire?
Do you have direct experience of our services, or of the issues faced by communities in Buckinghamshire?
Have you thought about volunteering on a Charity Board?
We could have the answer. Community Impact Bucks is seeking to recruit committed and dynamic new Trustees to join their Board.
Who are we?
At Community Impact Bucks we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities. For more than 45 years have a positive impact on a multitude of people and causes across Buckinghamshire – as a key cornerstone charity we help other charities, volunteers and community groups to thrive by finding funding; inspiring people to volunteer; running projects; building strong communities; and helping strengthen leadership throughout the voluntary sector.
Our vision, mission and strategic goals are highlighted on our website, along with stories and case studies of the difference we make.
We are looking for 3-4 new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting time in our development. After a successful period over the past 2 years we are now working on our long-term strategy for sustainable growth.
The Role
Our new Trustees will bring specific expertise to complement the current skillset of the board.
We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, in particular those with direct experience of our services, or of the issues our clients face. This could include: people who have set up or run a small charity; people who have volunteered extensively in the community; people from under-represented communities such as people who experience racism, disabled people, young people, older people or their carers, people from rural communities, and people who have experienced financial insecurity.
You do not necessarily need previous board experience. You will receive a full induction and will be supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive in your role.
This list is not exhaustive; if you are unsure whether your experience would be useful in this role, please get in touch to ask our Chair for a chat.
Interested?
If this opportunity appeals to you and you would like to find out a bit more about Community Impact Bucks, please contact our Chair of Trustees, Mike Schindler, for an informal chat: mike.schindler@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
Find out more: download the Trustee Recruitment Pack 2023
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@communityimpactbucks.org.uk If you are applying for a specific role, please make this clear in the subject line.
The closing date is Friday 25th April 2024 at 9am.
Voluntary Opportunity
Elderly and disabled people throughout Bucks need help to maintain their gardens. Through our Gardening 1:1 programme, we match our clients with volunteers who are able to tend the garden of somebody who needs help with garden maintenance.
Volunteers do not need to be experts, just lots of enthusiasm. Tasks could include:
For more information, click to download the role description or contact Samantha Hardy on 01844 617233 or samantha@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
We are looking for volunteers to work with our county coordinator to support Little Chalfont Lunch Club. If you have 2 hours to spare on the last Sunday each month, enjoy meeting people and want to make a difference in your community then this role is for you!
Click role description for more information or email: info@communityimpactbucks.org.uk or telephone: Lew Headley on 01844 617229 for an informal chat.
Grow Together Bucks (GTB) is a not for profit, Community Interest Company based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We are seeking a freelance Horticulturalist (or an experienced teacher with horticultural experience) to lead our growing program in 3 schools this year within the Primary, Secondary and SEN educational sectors. This role also encompasses working with the GTB team to enhance and further tailor the programme to the schools we work with.
This is a paid role:
Essential Skills Required:
Click on the link here for full Job Description.
If you think this opportunity could be for you then please contact Paula Kennion, Director at Grow Together Bucks CIC.
Email paula@growtogetherbucks.co.uk.
Closing date: 30 April.
Green Futures Engagement Officer
(2 days/week, flexible hours, blended work locations. Travel in and around Buckinghamshire expected.) 24-month contract
Salary: £12730 for a 2 day a week role.
Hours: Part time, equivalent to 2 days per week.
Annual Leave: 13.2 days/ year (based on 33 days FT including bank holidays.)
Reports to: Green Futures Project Lead- Feedback.
Start date: March 2024 (flexible)
About the Role
The Green Futures Engagement Officer will play an important role in delivery of the Green Futures Project, informing how it develops and boosting its impact. You will work in partnership with partner organisations and their communities, under the supervision of the Project Lead as part of the delivery programmes.
The post holder will need to be proactive, working both independently and as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload. Your direct line manager will be the Green Futures Project Lead. https://feedbackglobal.org/actionpage/greenfutures/
To find out more about this role, please read the Job Description
For an informal chat pre application please contact Rebecca Nutley on rebecca@feedbackglobal.org
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2sides of A4) to jobs@feedbackglobal.org explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.
Deadline to receive applications: Sunday 18th February 2024, midnight
One Eighty is a psychology-focussed behaviour support charity enabling young people and families to live healthier lives through intensive, outcome-driven and therapeutic approaches.
Due to demand and growth, One Eighty are recruiting Mental Health Workers to deliver interventions to support vulnerable young people and their families to re-engage with education.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Aylesbury (or Oxford). Although part-time will be considered.
The salary range is £23,400 – £25,499.
You can find the full role description here.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate qualified counsellor to join our team in the role of a Assessments and Allocations Worker.
This post is responsible for conducting clinical assessments with adult survivors of sexual or domestic abuse of all genders who are seeking therapeutic support. They will also manage the waiting lists for therapeutic services, appropriately allocate survivors to workers and coordinate the delivery of telephone emotional support calls.
Hours of work: 28 hours (part time)
Starting Salary: £27,000.00 pro rata
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Based across our offices (Aylesbury and Milton Keynes) with occasional home working
Benefits:
To view the full job description and person specification, click here.
To apply, please email your CV and a supporting letter detailing how you meet the person specification to recruitment@saassbmk.org.uk. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on a rolling basis and recruitment will close once a successful applicant has been appointed.
Closing date: 28th February 2024
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please do get in touch by phone (01296 392468) or email (recruitment@saassbmk.org.uk).
Hope After Harm is an established registered charity of 30 years’ operating a range of support programmes across the three Thames Valley counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. They are now seeking a new Chief Executive to lead their successful and growing organisation operating in the Criminal Justice sector. If you have a passion to lead a value-driven organisation, you have excellent leadership and partnership skills and want to lead the charity into the next phase of its development please apply.
The Role of the Chief Executive will:
Location: Aston Sandford, Bucks HP17 8JB with travel across Thames Valley and occasionally further afield
Employment term: Permanent, Full Time 37 ½ hours per week
Closing date for applications: by 5 p.m. on Thursday 29th February 2024
Interviews: Will be held in March 2024
Click here for the full job description and how to apply.
Youth Concern are looking for a highly motivated individual who leads with passion, energy and inclusivity, to join our team as Director of Youth Services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner with excellent project management skills, to help Youth Concern become even more efficient and impactful.
Find out more: Youth Concern job opportunity – Director of Youth Services
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the first 6 essential/desirable knowledge, skills and experiences criteria as outlined in the person specification.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 17th March 2024
Space (Aylesbury) is an established local charity working with adults in Aylesbury Vale going through difficult times. They run a regular schedule of group and one-to-one activities that promote positive wellbeing in a community setting. They are looking for a:
Project Manager, part-time (20 hours/week)
Requirements
Closing date 18 March 2024
Applications by cv to project-coordinator@spaceaylesbury.org
More details about the job here
Dementia Action Marlow is a successful recently formed charity working to provide support for those living with dementia and their carers. We have fun as well as offering support, information, and friendship. We have grown very quickly from small beginnings in 2021. We also campaign for better awareness and services. Trustee meetings are held quarterly, with some catch meetings at a convenient time.
We urgently need trustees to help us continue to provide invaluable support to the local community living with Dementia. If you can help, we would like to hear from you.
Chair of Trustee – Amersham Men’s Shed
Amersham Men’s Shed are recruiting a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and continue our growth. If you possess the leadership skills with a desire to develop plans with strong vision and purpose? Then we would like to hear from you.
Role Overview:
Please click on the link here to read the full Role Description.
Before applying, please click on please look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AmershamMensShed and UK Men’s Sheds Association website https://menssheds.org.uk/
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role or you can email John at: harrowdl@gmail.com for further information.
Closing date 30 April.
Do you want to obtain skills in a new and interesting way?
Are you searching for ways to meet new people and fill your time? Maybe you’re looking for ways to increase your confidence or develop your skillset and gain experience?
If so, then you could join our team of ordinary people doing an extraordinary role: independent monitors in prisons and immigration detention. All our members are unpaid public appointees, appointed by Ministers.
We are currently recruiting at HMP Grendon Springhill
So why join? As one member says: “It could be the most rewarding thing you have ever done.”
Volunteers are required to commit to an average of 3-4 visits a month, checking on conditions, talking to those who are detained and monitoring how they are treated.
We are looking for people who have the following qualities
Training and support will be provided during the 12-month induction period.
Although this is an unpaid role, we pay travel and subsistence expenses, childcare/carer costs.
If you are interested, then book onto our next virtual open evening to find out more. Alternatively, please visit www.imb.org.uk to apply.
We are recruiting until the 25th of February 2024
For further information please email imbrecruitment@justice.gov.uk
Chiltern Music Therapy are seeking a particular kind of events magician! Someone with spark, energy and excitement. You’ll take ideas from our highly creative team and turn them into fab events that connect us with others!
Either in or out of office hours
Estimate of time needed:1-15 hours p/wk. Aside from the specific events, you can work flexibly and remotely.
Mondays great, not essential!
This is a volunteer role.
The next 8 months hold a lot of hope, excitement and potential for our organisation and you’ll be working on a small number of very carefully chosen events, ranging from a local networking event to launch our new community hub, to a first-of-its-kind event with a global music brand in London.
In between that, we have an incredible concert planned to celebrate our newly-funded Dementia group, which will involve multiple links with local choirs, and orchestras.
And we are also plotting something rather special, that will need extra thinking, designing and planning in order to make it a reality!
You will be accountable for supporting team members in developing and carrying out these planned events, that help raise our awareness, connect us to others and raise important funds.
You will be expected to:
What Impact will you have
Please apply via email to: recruitment@chilternmusictherapy.co.uk with a copy of your CV, along with some details on why you’re interested in the role and why you might be a good fit for us. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to arrange a Zoom call with us to have a further discussion
Spak2Life are looking for volunteers who would like to join our team of community mentors to support young people in primary and secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. The role involved meeting young people on a weekly basis for 1:1 mentoring sessions (term time only).
All Spark2Life mentors complete Spark2Life’s 8-week AQA accredited Wholistic Mentoring Training course that equips and empowers them to become culturally competent Community Mentors. This is an excellent training and can be part of your CV. The next training starts 5th February.
If you have some free time and would like the rewarding experience of supporting young people, then, please contact Éva O’Connor, Community Coordinator Buckinghamshire on 07977 948516 or eva@spark2life.co.uk
Please click on the link here for the full Role Description.
Closing date: 31 March 2024.
Grow Together started in Summer 2020 to benefit local residents in South Bucks. We aim to support residents from all backgrounds, but specifically those in greatest need.
Our objectives are to enhance the lives of individuals, engage with local businesses, improve biodiversity and to protect the environment. By doing this we hope to help people understand the importance of the source of food, and the role that a good diet plays in general wellbeing. Grow Together is a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee.
Please visit our website to see what we do: Home | Grow Together Bucks
We have three exiting volunteer roles:
Please click on the link here to view the full Role Description.
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Please click on the link here to view the full Role Description.
If you think these opportunities could be for you, then we would love to hear from you. For further information about the roles, please contact Paula Kennion, Director at Grow Together Bucks CIC.
Email: paula@growtogetherbucks.co.uk.
Closing date: 31 March.
Aylesbury Women’s Aid is a charity and company limited by guarantee, working with and on behalf of women and children who are or have lived with domestic violence.
Over the years we have developed from a very small start, with only volunteers to run a five-bedroom refuge. We now have 21 full and part time staff members, with a broad base of good practice and policies to work with. We offer a range of services from a purpose-built refuge rented from a housing association as well as a smaller property owned by Aylesbury Women’s Aid, with the capacity to hold 14 families/single women.
We also offer outreach and Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) and Counselling Service from an office in Aylesbury Town Centre.
Can you help? We are looking to recruit a pool of volunteers to help us in our efforts to continue the good work that we do.
We urgently need volunteers in the following capacity.
We provide training for all our volunteers. The roles require an enhanced DBS check. Volunteers will need to provide two references.
For further information please visit Job and Voluntary Opportunities – Aylesbury Womens Aid or email Jennie at: jennie.awaid@outlook.com
To request an application form please email enquiries.awaid@outlook.com
Closing date: 30 March
Befrienders Needed at Bucks Mind
Could you help us? Befriending involves meeting or calling and supporting someone for an hour or so each week for around 6 months.
We work with anyone over 18 years who may be experiencing low mood, anxiety and loneliness and we try to use the volunteer’s skills and experience to benefit the person. An understanding of mental health issues would be helpful, but we offer regular training and development sessions and ongoing support, if needed. We recognise that everyone’s mental health is important and we are here for all.
We match volunteers with someone that we really feel they will get on with and be able to help, to make the experience worthwhile and enjoyable for them, as well as the person they befriend.
Please do call us on 01494 463364 for more info or see our website www.bucksmind.org.uk where you can complete our application form.
Closing date: Friday 23rd Feb 2024
The Young Creative Bucks CEP Board is looking for new trustees. We’re looking for people who share our vision of increasing equality of opportunity, accessibility, and entitlement to arts and culture for all young people in Buckinghamshire and help young people to discover, explore, and develop their creative talents, cultural education experiences, and pursue pathways into the creative industries.
You will have the skills, time and passion to be an important part of our pioneering organisation, helping us grow and develop, and keeping young people and creativity at our heart.
For further information about these exiting roles, and to find out more about the work we do, please click Here to CEP website and download role description and how to apply or email Claire for further information –cwillis@youngcreativebucks.org
Closing date 28 February 2024.
Complementary Therapist
Our volunteer complementary therapists work with our clinical teams to offer a range of therapies to patients and carers in our nursing areas. This vital service contributes to the wellbeing of our patients and is part of the holistic care that we provide.
If you are a qualified therapist and would like to gain experience in the palliative care sector, we would love to hear from you. You will be part of a team and we offer a full induction and education programme, along with continuing professional, clinical and personal support.
Supporting Hands
Volunteers in this role provide support, companionship, respite care and help reduce social isolation for our patients with a life-limiting illness and their carers in their homes and on trips out. This role may involve practical and emotional support and assistance.
Volunteering in this way helps free up valuable nursing time. We would welcome any time that you have to give – two hours volunteering a week could save Rennie Grove Peace over £1,500 per year.
If you are looking for a flexible role that fits in with your current situation and are caring, compassionate and sensitive to others needs, please get in touch. This role may involve sharing an activity, accompanying a patient or carer on a walk or trip out from home, collecting prescriptions, light gardening or providing respite for carers.
We are seeking volunteers in both Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Shop Caretakers
Volunteers in this role help to keep our shops in top condition by carrying out general maintenance and small repairs. You may be supporting just one shop or a group of shops in your local area (see list below), to help reduce the cost of employing professional trades companies. Ideally, you’d be able to give half to one day a week or as required helping with a range of DIY and maintenance tasks in shops.
Contact details for all roles:-
Email – volunteers@renniegrovepeace.org
https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/rennie-grove-peace-volunteering/current-opportunities/
Closing date for all roles: 31st May 2024
400 years ago next year, Thomas Weedon of Chesham, funded the building of four Almshouses in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, to provide for residents of Chesham who found themselves in need.
Today the Weedon’s Charity runs four Almshouses and four alms flats and still provides accommodation for residents in a grade II listed building, plus modern flats. Residents should have a connection with Chesham and be unable to access the commercial housing or rental sector.
The charity now seeks new Trustees with a broad range of skills relevant to the upkeep of our properties and grounds, and good community relations with our residents. Trustees are usually appointed for a four-year term, after which time they may wish to remain as Trustees for a further period.
It is desirable that candidates have a connection to Chesham or surrounding areas, but this is not a necessity.
If you are interested, please contact the Alison Pirouet, Secretary at alisonpirouet@gmail.com, for more details which will include job description and application form.
The advert will remain open until all roles are filled.
The role of Treasurer is pivotal for the charity. As an officer, you will work alongside the Chair, Vice-Chairs (if appointed) and Secretary to provide leadership and direction to the charity, alongside and as part of the wider Trustee Board.
What will you be doing?
Alongside the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer has the following specific responsibilities, as part of the wider Trustee team:
What are we looking for?
What difference will you make?
The role of Treasurer is so important to us – not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
To express interest please contact and an informal chat will be arranged.
Apply by sending CV and Cover letter to volunteering@buds.org.uk
Job title: Driver (volunteer)
Role overview:
Aylesbury Youth Action are looking for an adult volunteer with a full, clean driving licence to drive a minibus for a community project. The drive is only 10-15 mins, to bring young people to AYA for an after-school club. There’ll be a short waiting period of one hour whilst the club runs, when you can enjoy a warm drink and some biscuits!
Day – Wednesday, term time only
Times – 3.50pm (pick up) 5pm (drop off) You will be finished no later than 5.30pm
Salary: this is a voluntary role, expenses paid
Closing date: ongoing until appointment is made
Contact details: Paige Fox-Rendle, paige@aylesburyyouthaction.co.uk, 01296 421149
T&T News is a community magazine, entirely run by volunteers, for the Totteridge and Terriers district in High Wycombe.
Distribution takes place in the local roads around Totteridge & Terriers. Volunteers are allocated as close as possible to where they live.
Duties would include:
Distribution takes place 4 times a year – March, June, September, December.
Volunteers are also welcomed to contribute to the magazine by writing articles/ content to be shared in T&T News or on the website. This can be carried out remotely, with copy submitted by the deadline.
For more information, and to apply contact David Winterburn at editor@tandtnews.org.uk.
This role will remain open until all volunteers allocated.
Job title: Chair of Trustees, Aylesbury Youth Action
Role overview:
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and the CEO of the premier youth volunteer movement in Buckinghamshire.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in AYA’s new growth phase in youth volunteering and community service. The right candidate will be innovative, youth focused and able to guide the organisation through a critical transformative period.
To achieve these growth objectives the prospective candidate will have previous leadership experience, excellent networking skills, and ideally, existing relationships within the Buckinghamshire charitable community.
Salary: this is a voluntary role, expenses paid
Closing date: ongoing until appointment is made
Contact details: Simon Rudiger, simon@aylesburyyouthaction.co.uk, 01296 421149
Job description:
https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/sites/default/files/AYA%20Chair%20of%20Trustees%20-%20JD.pdf
Volunteers Wanted
Are you outgoing, creative and a good listener? Have half a day week to spare? Interested in helping people in hospital? Then we’d like you to be a ward volunteer at Sir William Gowers Unit, Chalfont St Peter. We’ll provide induction and training; you’ll get a great experience while giving back.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to gain experience in an NHS setting whatever your age or background.
The Sir William Gowers Unit specialises in treating and supporting people living with epilepsy as both inpatients and outpatients.
Find out more: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/volunteering or contact christopher.scott-burrows@nhs.net.
We send around 18 containers filled with a total of around 225 tonnes of tools every year. These tools range from sewing machines and knitting machines to carpentry tools and mechanics tools.
As our roles do cover most of England and Wales, it is more difficult to get groups of volunteers together .
We have new Volunteering Roles available for which we need volunteers from all over England and Wales:
Tool Ambassador – more info here.
County coordinator – more info here
Community Champion – more info here
Community Ambassador – more info here
Church Ambassador – more info here
Office Volunteer
Part-time position – 10-15 hours per week.
A brief overview of the role – To assist with the smooth running of the office, to provide administrative and general day to day office support to the HR and Admin Manager and the wider team.
The advert will stay open until we appoint someone to this role.
To apply or for an informal chat, please contact jan.knight@action4youth.org or call 0300 003 2334.
Volunteer Youth Worker
Part-time position. The Junction is open seven evenings a week from 3.30pm – 9.00pm and we would be grateful for a regular commitment to working with the young people who attend The Junction.
A brief overview of the role – The Volunteer Youth Worker will assist the Action4Youth core staff team to run activities for young people aged 11 – 18 years (up to 25 with Special Educational Needs). The programme runs across seven days per week with hours ranging from 3.30pm – 9.00pm. The groups include a mixture of young people from different backgrounds, some of whom may have disabilities or additional needs. The Volunteer Youth Worker will help register and supervise young people and ensure that sessions run safely. The activities are free for all young people.
We will keep the advert open until we appoint several volunteers.
To apply , please contact jan.knight@action4youth.org or call 0300 003 2334. For an informal chat, please contact Steven Mann steven.mann@action4youth.org or call 07767 62148.
More details regarding the roles can be found at https://www.action4youth.org/work-with-us/
You’ll support survivors of sexual abuse people to make decisions and have their voice heard. You’ll secure people’s rights, such as accessing services and ensure that people are involved in their own care and support planning.
You might support people with decisions around housing, benefits, care planning, medical decisions, and financial planning.
It can be a varied role and might include:
For further details please download the Role Description.
Please download Volunteer Information Pack
To apply, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and send it to: support@avmksaass.org.uk
The advert will stay open until we appoint someone to this role.
Trustees – Chiltern Child Contact Centre
If you are interested in the work of the centre and would like to volunteer as a trustee, please contact us by emailing recruit@chilternchildcontactcentre.org.uk
The trustees meet 4/5 evenings per year in Amersham. We are especially interested in recruiting people with skills in media/ marketing/ advertising and fundraising.
The advert will stay open until we appoint someone to this role.
Do you want to give back to your local community and help support adults with mental health challenges become more active to support their recovery and well-being?
Sport in Mind are a mental health sports charity who run free, weekly physical activity sessions for participants who are experiencing mental health problems to aid recovery, promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
We are looking for volunteers across Buckinghamshire to help support us in the delivery of our sessions. They run at the same time every week and range from Tai Chi to yoga to Tennis and Badminton! The sessions are welcoming, engaging and focused on participants enjoying the movement and the social benefits that come from sport. We deliver sessions in Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, Chesham, High Wycombe and Marlow. Check out our timetable for sessions close to you that you could assist with – Buckinghamshire Timetable.
If you are interested, please contact beth.marriott@sportinmind.org for some more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Prevent isolation in your community – become a befriender
We all need a helping hand or listening ear – sometimes more so due to health, isolation or recovery following an operation. Local charity, Connection Support, are looking for volunteer befrienders to support their Prevention Matters clients to build a more fulfilling life in Buckinghamshire.
Prevention Matters help adults regain confidence, maintain independence and help them get out and about. The Community Support Workers support clients by finding help, signposting to other services, connect with others in the local community and provide encouragement to get involved in social events.
How you can make a difference to people’s lives as a Prevention Matters volunteer
Connection Support feel that nobody can do everything but everyone can do something so volunteering is flexible to suit you.
For a chat about becoming a volunteer befriender with Connection Support please contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator in Buckinghamshire on 01296 484322 or email via volunteers@connectionsupport.org.uk Further details can be found on connectionsupport.org.uk/volunteer.
Rough Sleeper Outreach Volunteer
The Connection Rough Sleeper Outreach Service (CRSOS) aims to support rough sleepers into stable, safe and sustainable accommodation, empowering the client to achieve and maintain independent living.
The main role of the Outreach Volunteer is to work alongside Connection’s Outreach Support Worker, to undertake early morning wake up calls on rough sleepers who have been identified or referred to the service.
Referrals to this service can be received at short notice so we are looking for a bank of volunteers who can be called upon, sometimes with just a day or two’s notice. Volunteers can choose to volunteer in their local area or further afield; we are looking for volunteers in high Wycombe, Aylesbury and the Chilterns.
As the Outreach work covers a large geographical, often rural area, having a car is an advantage but not a necessity as it may be possible to make alternative arrangements. Experience is not required as an induction to the service will be arranged for volunteers. Out-of-pocket expenses are also covered.
We ask all our volunteers to have a non-judgmental attitude, as you will be working with a wide variety of people. Many of those we work with have only very recently found themselves to be homeless which can be for a variety of reason, for example a breakdown of a relationship, unemployment, drugs or alcohol abuse.
Hours: Early mornings from 6 am for 2⅟2 – 3⅟2 hours (depending on your availability).
High Wycombe verifications take place daily. Aylesbury verifications are scheduled for two mornings a week.
This is an on going recruitment. We are always in need of volunteers.
To apply, volunteers can register online via The HIVE https://connectionsupport.ourhub.io/volunteer or contact volunteers@connectionsupport.org.uk 01296 484322
FoodCycle Volunteer- Transform surplus food into free community meals
Part Time: Tuesday afternoon/ evenings. No minimum commitment- you can come as often or as little as you’d like!
Every Tuesday evening, FoodCycle Aylesbury brings the community to share free community meals. Our doors are open to anyone in need of a nutritional, vegetarian, sit down meal and great conversation. Many of our guests are very vulnerable and rely on our meals for a sense of community and to build friendship- we believe no one should go hungry or lonely!
We need enthusiastic volunteers to transform donated surplus food into delicious 3-course menus, serve and share in conversation with our guests!
Here are our volunteering roles:
Project Leaders*(various times on Tuesday afternoon) – our senior volunteers who commit to leading sessions regularly. We couldn’t do FoodCycle without our Project Leaders! More info here: https://foodcycle.org.uk/volunteer-roles/project-leader/
Cooking volunteers (Tuesdays 4pm-8.30pm) – working as a team, creating a 3-course meal using the donated surplus food in a “Ready Steady Cook” style test of imagination!
Hosting volunteers (Tuesdays 5pm-8.30pm) – working as a team to serve a delicious meal and share conversation with our guests- helping to strengthen and build a resilient community.
*Project Leaders commit to volunteering once a month, but there is no minimum commitment for Cooking and Hosting volunteers- you can volunteer as frequently or infrequently as you like!
You can find out more about our volunteering roles by clicking here: https://foodcycle.org.uk/volunteer-roles/
Please contact Emily at Emily@foodcycle.org.uk if you have any questions.
FoodCycle volunteers (Cooking, Hosting, or Food Collection) – MILTON KEYNES
Opportunity description
We’re looking for friendly people who want to help nourish the hungry and lonely in their local community with delicious meals and great conversation, using food which would otherwise go to waste.
We have 3 different volunteer roles to choose from:
• Surplus Food Collection: collect surplus food from local shops and supermarkets and take it to the Project venue ready for cooking.
• Cooking: roll up your sleeves, sport a fetching hairnet and join the kitchen team to produce a three-course vegetarian meal using surplus food. You’ll be peeling, chopping, frying, mixing, boiling, serving and washing up. But most of all, you’ll have a lot of fun!
• Hosting: support the team in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. You’ll serve food, share a meal with our guest, encourage conversation and clean up after the meal.
You don’t need to have any previous experience, you just need to get stuck in!
We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities. Check out our website here for more information: https://foodcycle.org.uk/equal-opportunities/
Nursery Lunchtime Assistant (part time. Either Monday , Tuesday or Wednesday 11:30-12:30 )
This role is to provide support to our staff during the lunchtime period, performing the following duties:
Always looking for volunteers to support the team. NO actual closing date applicable.
Contact details and how to apply: Please contact Hayleysheppard@autismearlysupport.org.uk if you are interested- or go to our website here https://autismearlysupport.org.uk/join-our-team/ to access details of how to apply.
Nursery Assistant (part time) Any Morning, Monday to Friday for 3 hours 9:30-12:30
This role is to provide support to our staff during the nursery sessions, performing the following duties:
Always looking for volunteers to support the team. NO actual closing date applicable.
Contact details and how to apply: Please contact Hayleysheppard@autismearlysupport.org.uk if you are interested- or go to our website here https://autismearlysupport.org.uk/join-our-team/ to access details of how to apply.
Aim
To support and empower people affected by bipolar by co-facilitating a peer support group, either in person or virtually. The purpose of our groups is to bring people together to share experiences and support each other through inclusive discussion.
What Does the Role Involve?
Benefits of Volunteering as a Co-Facilitator
We are Looking for Volunteers Who Have
Responsible to
Bipolar UK Support Groups Team
Requirements
The role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. There will be a regular review and discussion with Bipolar UK.
Bipolar UK Will Support you with
Support of and contact with a member of the Support Groups team, relevant training, pre-approved volunteering expenses, peer support for yourself and group materials and service information.
Contact: supportgroups@bipolaruk.org
ABC to read are an award winning charity and since 2004 have been supporting children in schools who struggle to read.
We train and support volunteers so that they can be placed into a local school and confidently work with children as reading mentors to develop their skills, build up their confidence and encourage a love of reading.
Volunteers must be literate, able to easily relate to children, be a clear communicator and a good listener as well as understand they have a responsibility for the safeguarding.
If you are a Bucks resident near the Berkshire border, then this might be a perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
Volunteers ideally visit school twice a week for 1 1/2 hours during the afternoon although we can consider once a week. This role is term time only whilst schools are open.
For more information, visit https://www.abctoread.org.uk/volunteers/ , email info@abctoread.org.uk or call 01189 511336.
Always looking for volunteers to support the team. NO actual closing date applicable.
The Oasis Partnership & One Recovery Bucks
Our mission is to improve quality of life by reducing disadvantage, isolation and loneliness and increasing skills, confidence and wellbeing. We take a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing, and believe that social prescribing is vital to connect people with community groups, providing emotional as well as practical support.
We have lot’s of volunteering roles available in Chesham, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. All of our roles are between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday with the exception of Reconnect Café which is Tuesday evenings and fundraising/events which are evenings or weekends. We are flexible in volunteering commitment but encourage applications from volunteers who can help weekly too.
Chesham
High Wycombe
Aylesbury
To apply, contact: Volunteer Manager: oasisvolunteers@oasispartnership.org 07857617568
The charity Chiltern Child Contact Centre seeks a coordinator for one Saturday per month in Amersham.
Approx. 12 hrs administrative duties per week.
Equal opportunities policy.
Small honorarium payment available.
For Job description application forms, further details visit their website: www.chilternchildcontactcentre.org.uk
Wendover Youth Centre are looking to strengthen their board in areas of PR, communications and fundraising.
To find out more about WYC visit their website. Email WYC to register your interest or find out more about becoming a Trustee.
The post will stay open until the role is filled
admin@wendoveryouth.co.uk
POhWER is one of the largest advocacy providers in the UK. Our clients include people from different cultures, people who have disabilities, sensory impairments, are unwell, or may not communicate verbally.
Community Advocacy – Invest your free time to provide help and support clients in the local community. You will also have a chance to do case studies on all the work you do and work with signposting agencies to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
For more information about the support you can offer, have a look at the community leaflet.
Get in touch with shanice.moses@pohwer.net if you are interested in the role, or to find out more.
There is no closing date to apply – POhWER are always looking for more volunteers to join their team.
COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT SUPERMARKET FOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEER?
Join our brilliant team who have to boost our supplies and help to meet
For more details please go to onecantrust.org.uk or contact office@onecantrust.org.uk / 01494 512277
Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK is a vibrant and purpose-driven charity dedicated to supporting healthcare workers across the UK living with Long Covid.
They have two trustee positions available and are looking for individuals with a passion for fundraising, preferably in a charitable context, and a proven ability to leverage social media to drive engagement for a cause.
Click here for the role description and information on how to apply.
Closing date – 12th February 2024
South Bucks Hospice are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness. The role of receptionist is an important role in the hospice as it is the first point of contact for patients, many of whom may be anxious and struggling with a life limiting diagnosis. The role is to ensure that all visitors to the hospice are made to feel welcome and that patients are reassured that they have arrived in a safe, professional environment. If you are organised, have good communication skills and enjoy working in a busy environment, then we would like to hear from you. First impressions count, so if you can give hospice visitors a great first impression, then please get in touch.
If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer/support South Bucks Hospice, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2024
South Bucks Hospice are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness. Their retail operations provide much needed funds to enable them to keep their services free of charge for patients.
They are looking for Retail Volunteers to work in their new charity shops in Amersham and Chalfont St Peter. The role will involve sorting and pricing stock, arranging stock so that it is appealing to customers, helping customers find what they are looking for, taking payments by card and cash, helping with gift aid and receiving and sorting donations. If you enjoy meeting new people and being in a busy environment with a supportive team around you, then this opportunity could be for you.
If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer / support South Bucks Hospice, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
South Bucks Hospice are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness. They are looking for drivers to collect patients from their homes and bring them to the hospice for their appointments and return them home safely. Without drivers, many of their patients would be unable to access the services they need. The more drivers they have, the more patients they can help, so if you can spare a couple of hours a week to help patients attend their appointments, they would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer / support South Bucks Hospice, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
If you enjoy spending your time in the kitchen creating meals, and watching people enjoy what you have created, then this is the opportunity for you. South Bucks Hospice have reopened their bistro and are looking for volunteers to keep it open for patients, staff, volunteers, and members of the public to enjoy. The bistro offers light meals and cakes, but they would like to broaden their menu, so anything you can add will be gratefully received (and eaten!). If you would prefer to help by doing the washing up or managing the till, we would still like to hear from you.
If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer / support South Bucks Hospice, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
Volunteers are required to help in the Accident & Emergency Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Volunteer Role Description
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we have a simple vision – Safe and Personal Care Every Time. Our volunteers help enhance the patient experience and complement and support the work of paid members of staff.
Our Accident & Emergency Department is one of the busiest parts of the hospital and patient numbers continue to increase.
Each volunteer will be contacted to complete a Risk Assessment prior to starting their role and volunteers will not be in direct contact with patients who are being treated for Covid. PPE appropriate to the role and full training will be provided. Volunteers will need to be fitted with an FFP3 mask.
Time Commitment: Volunteers will be required to do a regular 2-3 hour shift for a minimum of 6 months.
Key Tasks:
Volunteers will have:
Closing date 31st March 2024
You can apply online at: http://bttr.im/hoduc