Vacancies & Opportunities

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 25^th 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 25^th 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:

• Clearance of overgrown gardens
• General gardening maintenance
• Decorative, defensive and sensory planting
• Cleaning of paths and patios

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.

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.

• Do you have a passion for improving young people’s mental health?
• Do you want to work somewhere that protects time for creative thinking?
• Do you enjoy a collaborative work environment?
• Are you eager to progress your career in the mental health, education and voluntary sector?

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 December 2023.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.

The Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service – Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, is looking for an Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate. 

The postholder will be responsible for delivering Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy (IDSVA) support to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence in Buckinghamshire. This role has a particular focus on supporting seldom heard survivors including males and those from the LGBT+ community. As an IDSVA, the postholder will provide practical and emotional support to survivors
who are engaging or considering engaging with the criminal justice system, addressing their safety concerns and supporting them to liaise with appropriate agencies and services.

This is a full-time role (36 hours) with a salary of between £27,000 – £32,000 depending on experience.

Click here to see the full job description and details of how to apply.

Closing date – 1st December 2023.

The Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service – Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, is looking for an Advocacy and Outreach Worker.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering advocacy support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Buckinghamshire understand and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking help, including those from marginalised groups. This role has a particular focus on increasing engagement with males and those from the LGBT+ community. In addition, the postholder will maintain and develop partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community groups across Buckinghamshire to promote the services that are offered and foster holistic joint working approaches.

This is a full-time role (36 hours) with a starting salary of £26,500.

Click here to see the full description and details of how to apply.

Closing date – 1st December 2023

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and self-motivated individual with experience in managing and developing volunteering in a not-for-profit organisation.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a day hospice with big aspirations to grow our care services in the local community, increasing the reach of our service provision and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and managing volunteers in a similar role, with excellent communication and management skills.

This is a full-time permanent role at 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday, paying £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service. We also offer an employer contributory pension scheme and free on-site parking.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter telling us why you are suitable for the role and how you meet our requirements to vacancy@sbhospice.org.uk

A copy of the job description for this role can be found on our website Volunteer Manager | South Bucks Hospice (sbh.org.uk)

Prompt applications are encouraged as the advert will be withdrawn when we have a shortlist of candidates.

Closing date –  30th January 2024

We are looking for a part time Careers Youth Worker to join our Drop-in team for 12 months, to develop and deliver an education, training and employment (ETE) project for Aylesbury Vale’s 13-25 year olds. The need in our area is great; last year young people asked Youth Concern for support with education, training, and employment on 900 separate occasions.

Full details in job description

YC Careers Youth Worker JD

To apply please send CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to chloe@youthconcern.org.uk by 5pm, 14^th December.

Interviews will be held in Aylesbury on 21^st December

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.

• Beaconsfield
• Bedgrove
• Bourne End
• Chorleywood
• Chalfont St Giles
• Chalfont St Peter
• Chesham
• Downley
• Flackwell Heath
• Holmer Green
• Little Chalfont
• Princes Risborough & Princes Risborough bookshop
• Wendover

Engagement Ambassador

We are looking for people who can work with our Community Engagement team to promote the work of the hospice by delivering engaging presentations and talks to local groups and at events.

Perhaps you have been touched by the work that we do, and would like to help us to make sure that as many people as possible can access our valuable services as early on in their diagnosis as possible. Or you’d like the opportunity to learn about hospice care and develop your communication and presentation skills in the process.

Either way, our Community Engagement team would love to hear from you.

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: 31^st May 2024

Could you take a leading role at Amersham Museum?

The Trustees of Amersham Museum are looking for a new Chair.

Amersham Museum is an award-winning, accredited, independent museum, sharing the stories of local people and places.

Our current Chair is retiring after 18 years on the Board.  The Board comprises 10 people who have all been involved with the museum in various roles and enjoy working well together as a group, committed to the efficient running of this important local museum.

The role of Chair has been, and should continue to be, enormously rewarding and enjoyable.  The Museum is highly regarded, very well supported and a fundamental part of what makes Amersham such a great place to live in and to visit. We have three paid part-time staff – a Director, a Learning Officer and a Collections Manager – and a highly committed group of over 100 volunteers.  The museum is committed to an inclusive approach to all aspects of its work.

We welcome applications from anyone whose experience equips them for the role: you do not need to have a background in the museum sector.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 19^th November 2023. A full role description and application requirements are available here: https://amershammuseum.org/leading-role/

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.

What are we looking for?

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:

• Distributing magazines to local roads
• Relaying back in issues
• Adjusting figures where additional or fewer magazines are required
• Helping where needed to cover vacancies
• Helping at events which T&T News attends (e.g., Hazlemere Fete)

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.

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:

• Active listening
• Exploring options to help people make decisions about their own lives
• Assisting people to secure their rights to the help they need
• Enabling people to self-advocate and represent themselves,
• Representing a person and speaking up on their behalf
• Helping people access services

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

• Increase or maintain social links such as attend local events, transport to coffee mornings
• Accompany clients on GP or hospital appointments
• Teach clients new digital skills such as email, Skype or how to search the web.
• Practical support in the garden or a spot of DIY in their home
• Assistance with hoarding disorder
• Support to a carer who is feeling isolated.

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:

1. To support the staff in the Nursery to carry out their roles in relation to the welfare and education of the children.
2. To support the staff in the setting up and putting away of equipment necessary to support the delivery of the curriculum.
3. To help the children to develop their self-help skills and independence: dressing, toileting, eating and drinking.
4. To support the development of the children’s communication skills by being prepared to learn about alternative and augmented systems of communication
5. To be prepared to read charity policies and abide by our Code of Conduct.
6. You are warmly invited to attend our staff meetings as well as any of our in-house training session.
7. Willingness to attend an induction session for volunteers is expected.
8. To assist the Nursery staff with supervising up to 6 children having packed lunch.

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:

1. To support the staff in the Nursery to carry out their roles in relation to the welfare and education of the children.
2. To support the staff in the setting up and putting away of equipment necessary to support the delivery of the curriculum.
3. To help the children access the learning opportunities created during individual, group and Choose times.
4. To support the staff in the delivery of structured work sessions.
5. To help the children to develop their self-help skills and independence: dressing, toileting, eating and drinking.
6. To support the development of the children’s communication skills by being prepared to learn about alternative and augmented systems of communication
7. To be prepared to read charity policies and abide by our Code of Conduct.
8. You are warmly invited to attend our staff meetings as well as any of our in-house training session.
9. Willingness to attend an induction session for volunteers is expected.

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?

• Co-facilitating and running a regular Bipolar UK Support Group, through listening, empathy, and shared
• Committing to regular attendance at the group (most groups meet monthly) and attendance all relevant co-facilitator training.
• Compliance with Bipolar UK policies and procedures, as described in the Support Group manual, including guidelines on confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding.
• Ensuring group paperwork and administrative tasks are up to date.
• Communicating regularly with the Bipolar Support Groups

Benefits of Volunteering as a Co-Facilitator

• Using your skills & experience to help others affected by bipolar whilst increasing your knowledge of living with and managing the condition.
• Being part of a team.
• Developing your confidence, organisational and facilitation skills.
• Opportunities to take on further training (subject to funding).

We are Looking for Volunteers Who Have

• Have personal experience of bipolar, either having a diagnosis or having a close personal connection to someone who has, such as a family member or loved one.
• Excellent communication, teamworking, and organisational skills; including active listening, interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively time keep.
• Empathy, understanding, and the ability to relate to the needs of others
• Basic IT skills (Office 365, Zoom), for example: sending an email and setting up Zoom meetings
• Commitment to the principles and values of Bipolar UK and Bipolar UK Support Groups, and adherence to service guidelines and policy.

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.

https://oasispartnership.org/

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

• ArtBox Volunteers
• Broadway Brew and Biscuits Volunteers
• Befriending Volunteers 18-25’s & Over 55’s
• Cooking Group Volunteers 18-25’s & Over 55’s
• Music appreciation, Jamming and Podcasting group Volunteers
• Litter Pick Group Volunteers 18-25’s & Over 55’s
• Reception Volunteers
• Routes to Work Volunteers
• Sewing Circle Volunteers
• Walking Group Volunteers

 High Wycombe

• ArtBox Volunteers
• Reception and Admin Volunteers
• Reconnect Café Monthly, Tuesday evenings
• Recovery Café Volunteers
• Routes to Work Volunteers
• Ukrainian Support Group Volunteers

Aylesbury

• Art Box Volunteers
• Reception and Admin Volunteers
• Recovery Café Volunteers
• Routes to Work Volunteers

For more information please contact the Volunteer Manager: April Sarson – 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

www.wendoveryouth.co.uk

admin@wendoveryouth.co.uk

South Bucks Hospice:   Online Packaging Volunteer

We are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness.  Our retail operations provide much needed funds to enable us to keep our services free of charge for patients.

We are looking for Online Packaging Volunteers to support our e-commerce operation.  The role will involve packaging donations that have been sold across our e-commerce platforms, ensuring that they are packaged correctly so they arrive safely and in one piece.  No previous experience is necessary, but we are looking for people with a good level of attention to detail and who are willing to work as part of a team.   If you enjoy wrapping presents and have a couple of hours to spare, we 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 us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  31^st December  2023

South Bucks Hospice:  Retail Volunteers, Amersham

We are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness.  Our retail operations provide much needed funds to enable us to keep our services free of charge for patients.

We are looking for Retail Volunteers to work in our new charity shop in Amersham. 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 us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  31^st December 2023

South Bucks Hospice:  Retail Volunteers, Hazlemere and Bourne End

We are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness.  Our retail operations provide much needed funds to enable us to keep our services free of charge for patients.

We are looking for Retail Volunteers to work in our charity shops in Hazlemere and Bourne End. 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 us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  31^st January 2024

South Bucks Hospice:  Volunteer Complementary Therapist

We are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness.  As part of our palliative care service, we offer our patients and their carers the opportunity to have a course of complementary therapy, but we need more complementary therapists to offer additional treatments to those in need.

If you’re a Reiki practitioner, an aromatherapist, a reflexologist, or can offer Indian Head Massage or another therapy that can benefit patients, we would love to hear from you.  Your support can make a real difference.

If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer/support us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  31^st January 2024

South Bucks Hospice:  Volunteer Admin Support – Complementary Therapy

We are a day hospice in High Wycombe providing outpatient care to people with a life-limiting or a life-threatening illness.  As part of our palliative care service, we offer our patients and their carers the opportunity to have a course of complementary therapy.  This is a busy service, and we are looking for some administrative support.

The role will involve telephoning patients to make appointments, emailing and corresponding with patients, entering patient notes onto our database system, scanning and uploading documents onto the database, diary management and liaising with other healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in this role, or would like to know more about other ways you can volunteer/support us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  31^st January 2024

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

The Hospice Lottery is looking for a Volunteer Mystery Shopper, the role will cover the area of Buckinghamshire, also including different areas due to our partner charities.

A brief overview of the role – The Hospice Lottery Partnership runs a weekly lottery in support of local charities such as: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood, Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe, and The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.

Mystery shopping is a form of market research work, that requires an individual to play the role of a genuine customer and report their experience back to us.

We are looking for someone with a good level of literacy and a great memory that could spare a few hours a week visiting our Fundraisers at local retail stores and medical centres to provide feedback on a Fundraisers performance and the overall perception of the experience. In essence, how you would rate the service you received during your experience?

Closing date – 31st of December 2023.

Contact details and how to apply – If you are looking for a fun and interesting way to get involved with Volunteering, and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please send your details to rosiebraddon@hospicelottery.org.uk who will then contact you to discuss the role in more detail, and answer any questions you may have.

Dogs For Good are looking for a Volunteer Events Team Member. Whether it’s manning a cheering point, running a fete or show, helping to manage the start area, or guiding participants, event volunteers play a vital role in making events happen.

You’ll be volunteering as part of the team making the event happen, working with other volunteers and staff, helping to create a great experience for participants and spectators.

If you would like to find out more, please see the Volunteer Events Team Role Description.

Closing date – 31st of December 2023

To apply or for more information contact:

liz.stone@dogsforgood.org or info@dogsforgood.org

Dogs For Good are looking for a Volunteer Community Fundraiser. As a Community Fundraiser, you will be supporting our fundraising activities on a local level to ensure we can continue to support the incredible work that Dogs for Good aims to deliver each year.

You would be great for this role if:

• You are friendly, engaging and comfortable meeting members of the general public and networking with your local communities.
• You enjoy being a member of a team but are also able to work effectively without direct supervision. Be trustworthy and reliable.
• You have numeracy skills, are able to keep basic financial records and are happy handling money.
• You are comfortable representing Dogs for Good in public and being a great ambassador.

If you would like to find out more, please see the Volunteer Community Fundraiser Role Description.

Closing date – 31st of December 2023.

To apply or for more information contact:

liz.stone@dogsforgood.org or info@dogsforgood.org