There are over 300 volunteer vacancies ready to be filled from 129 organisations from across the county – from foodbanks and community libraries, to conservation charities and youth organisations.
If you are aged 18 and over, there are three simple steps to find a volunteer role:
- Go to www.volunteerbucks.org.uk and browse opportunities from across the county
- Create an account (only 2 minutes)
- Apply directly to a role that looks right for you
“We’ve received great feedback – both from people looking to volunteer and from the organisations looking for help – and are delighted to say that over 90 volunteers have already started with their chosen charity, with many more matches currently in the pipeline,” commented Stephanie Thompson, Community Impact Bucks’ volunteer brokerage lead. “This response – which was so evident during the pandemic – is a great reflection of the volunteering ethos in the county.”
For those unsure of what type of role they would like, there is an online quiz which can suggest the types of roles which best match someone’s skills and interests. There is also an interactive map which shows opportunities in nearby locations, making it easier for users to find roles.
If you are aged between 13-17 years, or need additional support, the Volunteer Bucks team is on hand to help match potential volunteers to suitable roles. The team can be contacted via email at volunteerbucks@communityimpactbucks.org.uk or phone at 01296 846678.
The platform also provides much needed support to not-for-profit organisations in Buckinghamshire to help them find volunteers to support their activities.
For example,in just three months, BucksVision successfully recruited seven volunteers through the platform. “We are looking at starting a new recruitment campaign soon to attract volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25. We will be using Volunteer Bucks as part of this as we feel it will help us reach new potential volunteers from across Buckinghamshire,” said Kimmi Gray, Bucks Vision.