Support from Different Organisations
Volunteering Opportunities
LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES LOCALLY
From Community Impact Bucks
Provider of the volunteer centre for Buckinghamshire
- Find the volunteer role for you For volunteers | Volunteer Bucks
- Volunteering options for 13–17-year-olds Volunteer Bucks – Community Impact Bucks
From Buckinghamshire council
- Volunteering in Buckinghamshire Volunteering in Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire Council
- How you can help others How you can help others | Buckinghamshire Council
From NHS Care Volunteer Responders
I want to volunteer Sign up today to become a volunteer | NHS and Care Volunteer Responders
From Citizen Advice
Volunteers play a key role in our charity Volunteering – Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire
From the National Trust
- Find a volunteering opportunity locally myvolunteering – National Trust
- Supporter groups in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Volunteering & Supporter Groups | National Trust
From Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (includes Stoke Mandeville Hospital)
“Our volunteers make a big difference across our hospitals and we’re extremely grateful for your help. Find out here how you can volunteer, the benefits of volunteering and our current opportunities.”
From Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
“Volunteers are a valuable part of the Milton Keynes University Hospital team. Our highly committed army of volunteers can be found in all areas of the hospital. Volunteering allows people to give something back to their local community. All for as little as three hours a week. It is a great way to meet new people, make new friends and learn new skills.”
From Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (includes Wexham Park Hospital)
Volunteers make a huge contribution to the health and wellbeing of the nation, giving their time, skills, and expertise freely each year to support the NHS.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS to support you
To find local activities, services and charitable organisations to support you see under
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES NATIONALLY
From the Royal Volunteering Service
“Join us and help the most vulnerable people in your community or support the NHS.” Volunteering | Voluntary Work | Volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service
From The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering and provides links to national charities supporting volunteering NCVO – I want to volunteer
From the NHS and Care Volunteer Responders
“NHS and Care Volunteer Responders is a flexible volunteering programme supporting the NHS and adult social care across England.”
I want to volunteer Sign up today to become a volunteer | NHS and Care Volunteer Responders
From Age UK
“Just 30 minutes of your time a week could make a massive difference to an older person’s life.” Volunteer for the telephone friendship service Telephone friendship service | Age UK
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING INVOLVE AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU AND YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?
From Community Impact Bucks
Volunteers Volunteers – Community Impact Bucks
From the Royal Volunteering Service
- What you can expect What You Can Expect | Volunteering | Royal Voluntary Service
- What’s in it for you Benefits of Volunteering | Royal Voluntary Service
From Gov UK
Volunteer Volunteer – GOV.UK
From NHS England
Why volunteer in health and care? NHS England » Volunteering
The value of kindness
Acts of kindness do not need to be just formal volunteering and may simply involve friends and family.
From the Mental Health Foundation
“People who are kind and compassionate see clear benefits to their wellbeing and happiness. They may even live longer. Kindness can also help reduce stress and improve our emotional wellbeing.”
- Kindness Kindness | Mental Health Foundation – scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Kindness matters guide
