If you are looking for volunteer roles, head to the new platform to browse and apply for volunteering roles on the platform’s Volunteers webpage.
If you are an organisation looking for volunteers, you can create an account, register your organisation and start to post roles. Find out more on the platform’s Organisations webpage.
Our new online volunteering platform, Volunteer Bucks, offers volunteering opportunities for young people from 13 and over.
Below are some further ideas for where to look for volunteering opportunities for 13-17 years old in Buckinghamshire:
Aylesbury Youth Action: a place where young people can further develop their skills. Volunteers can register interest on their online form.
Wycombe Youth Action: many of Wycombe Youth Action’s current volunteers have been involved with Wycombe Youth Action (WYA) and are committed to helping young people just like them. By encouraging development of their natural skills, these volunteers are now the leaders and confidantes of WYA’s young people. Find out more on WYA’s website.
Duke of Edinburgh: you can find a list of volunteering ideas and opportunities for young people on the Duke of Edinburgh website:
VInspired: you can find general volunteer roles suitable for young people (aged 16 – 30) on the VInspired website.
Do-IT: Do-IT is a national online database of volunteer opportunities. If you see a role you like but it is for those 18 or over, it is worth contacting them to see if they would be happy for you to do it if a parent/ guardian accompanies you.
Other ideas:
Go to our new online volunteering platform, Volunteer Bucks, to create a profile page for your organisation, post volunteer roles and start to attract new volunteers.
If you are looking for a group of volunteers, our Team Volunteering webpage provides information about some of the Bucks-based opportunities that are available.
If you are a charity, voluntary or community group or social enterprise, and need help with your volunteering activities, or know of one who does, Community Impact Bucks can provide tailored advice, guidance and bespoke support. Please complete our support request form and one of our team will contact you to discuss the bespoke help we can provide.
Further support and guidance for your organisation can be found by selecting ‘MENU’ at the top of this webpage, and look under the heading ‘Support for Groups’ for a list of options.
If you would like to the opportunity to network with other organisations in Bucks, Community Impact Bucks is hosting a series of online forums for Bucks-based charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises to share information and collaborate on the local issues that matter most. These free forums – Local Voluntary Sector Networks – provide an informal space where not-for-profit organisations can discuss local needs and explore opportunities for change in their communities. Find out more on our Local Voluntary Sector Network webpage.
If you would like to receive our regular bulletins, Bucks Charity News, with latest guidance, funding opportunities and useful advice, join Community Impact Bucks’ free membership scheme by registering on our Membership page.
We are delighted to announce that the 2000th volunteer has been matched in Bucks by the Buckinghamshire Volunteer Matching Service! Find out more on our news webpage and our case study webpage to read more about Evie, our 2000th volunteer.
The Big Help Out was launched in 2023 to give people across the UK a chance to experience a range of volunteer taster sessions. This year it ran from Friday 7 to Sunday to 9 June 2024 – visit The Big Help Out website to find a volunteer taster session near you.
Buckinghamshire Council want to make sure that everyone in Buckinghamshire has the same opportunities to reach their potential and live happy, healthy lives. As part of its Opportunity Bucks programme, the Council has identified ten wards across High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Chesham where people are experiencing the most hardship, and where it aims to improve everyday life and generate more opportunities.
Opportunity Bucks roles
