Vacancies & Opportunities

Permanent contract 

Part Time: 28 hours per week  

Salary £30,500-£33,250 pro rata (actual £24,400-£26,600) dependent on experience 

Hybrid working – mainly from home but should be available to go into our office (Aylesbury area) and on-site visits across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes when required. 

 Could you bring your excellent project management and community engagement skills to help rural communities identify housing need and increase the pipeline of rural affordable homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes? 

About us 

At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.  

• We support local communities directly through a range of services which help people to stay connected and live independently. 

• We help Bucks charities and voluntary groups on all aspects of running their organisation, offering tailored support, guidance and training. 

• We run the Buckinghamshire Volunteer Matching Service which helps people find volunteering roles that suit their preferences. 

Our team is working on a hybrid basis – mainly from home, but with access to the office when needed. Our office in Weston Turville, Aylesbury has free parking and good bus links. 

About you 

You will bring passion and energy to make a difference to rural communities.  You will enjoy working with people and helping communities to achieve their goals. 

 An excellent communicator, you will enjoy building partnerships and working with people from a variety of backgrounds, with a strong awareness of diversity and inclusion, and the ability to be diplomatic and take the initiative when needed.  

 Your knowledge and experience might involve:  

• Asset-based community development  
• Developing and delivering activities in a community setting   
• Lived experience of the challenges Buckinghamshire’s rural communities face 
• Experience of working in the field of housing delivery and working with local authority planning and housing teams.  

Training and support will be provided so you don’t need to be an expert in everything. You will be part of a supportive staff team within the charity, and you will be part of a national network of Rural Housing Enablers offering peer support and shared learning.  

You will benefit from an interest in housing and must be able to work with Parish Councils, Housing Associations and Local Housing & Planning Authorities. 

Key responsibilities 

• Support, advise and steer communities, and town and parish councillors from their initial interest in providing affordable housing, through scheme inception and pre-development phases to completion, with the aim of increasing the speed of schemes through the pre-development phase. 
• Assist communities to identify the nature and extent of affordable local housing need in their community including, where appropriate, through a Housing Needs Survey.  
• Assist communities to identify a deliverable site for development of affordable housing and/or secure affordable housing as part of market led schemes.  
• Build collaborative partnerships with key partners to provide a clear pathway to a successful planning application and delivery. Partners may include, but are not limited to, local communities, parish councils, housing association staff, officers from the Local Authorities (including in their role as providers of affordable housing) and local developers.  
• Provide project management including regular reporting on project progress against workplan and housing pipeline. 

Key requirements 

• Experience of building and sustaining relationships within and across organisations and sectors, and working collaboratively. 
• A highly capable communicator in person and in writing. Able to engage the public, local politicians, and officials on their own terms, whilst remaining independent and trusted.  
• Experience delivering research, strategic assessment & planning, data analysis, and evaluation reports. 
• Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail. 
• Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities. 
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet strict deadlines. 
• Competent user of databases and the Microsoft suite of software.  
• Either Full British driving licence and access to private means of transport or ability to demonstrate how you will meet this requirement. 
• Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary (in accordance with our Time Off In Lieu Policy) 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.   

How to apply 

For more information please download the Rural Housing Enabler Job Description

Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Monday 15th April 2023.  

Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd April via video call – Teams or Zoom.  

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.

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:

• Home based for course planning & prep work, 2-days per month.
• Educational programmes for 3 schools in 2024 are all focused within Southern Buckinghamshire.
• 5-days commitment each month.
• Salary to be discussed at interview.
• Mileage expenses will be re-imbursed.

Essential Skills Required:

• DBS Certified
• Horticultural knowledge or background
• Experience in teaching children practical lessons
• Full Driving Licence and use of a vehicle

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.

• 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 March 2024

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

Assessments and Allocations Worker

We are seeking an experienced and passionate qualified counsellor to join our team in the role of a Therapeutic Services Support 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:

• 28 days annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• 24/7 emotional and practical support and external clinical supervision
• A generous individual training budget to support your ongoing professional development

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:  TBC

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:

1. Provide vision and leadership to Hope After Harm, managing all aspects of the organisation on behalf of the Board of Trustees
2. Ensure high-quality delivery of the current priorities of Hope After Harm and the strategic plan.
3. Work with staff, Volunteers, stakeholders and trustees to develop and deploy a vision for Hope After Harm for the longer term future.
4. Ensure the values of the organisation are upheld and the needs of our beneficiaries are at the heart of all organisational activity.

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 29^th 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 17^th 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) 

• to manage, develop & oversee our regular activities.
• to monitor the performance of project & develop in response to need presented.
• to manage a team of staff & volunteers
• to oversee & manage finances, grant funding & other income streams.
• representing the charity to service-users, funders & other statutory bodies

Requirements

• aptitude for problem solving & finding positive outcomes
• a passion to be a voice for the needy
• initiative taker
• interpersonal skills
• an understanding of mental health, non-profits & safeguarding
• a calm approach

Closing date 18 March 2024   

Applications by cv to project-coordinator@spaceaylesbury.org

More details about the job here

Learning and Engagement Officer

• Part-time (15 hours per week)
• Fixed term contract -12 months
• £11,000 p.a. (FTE £27,500)
• Closing Date: 8^th April 2024
• To apply: Cover letter and CV sent to Director, Roz Currie at roz.currie@wycombemuseum.org

Are you highly motivated with a passion for developing and delivering learning and connecting young people to collections and heritage stories? Wycombe Museum are looking for a lively person with experience of museum learning and engagement to continue delivery of their schools engagement programme. Wycombe Museum has been delivering excellent learning and engagement experiences for over a decade. They relaunched their learning programme from May 2022 and it will be your job to take their sessions, their amazing handling collections and their stories to schools in our local area.

Your main focus will be to develop and deliver their new programme for local primary schools. You will be building on Wycombe Museum’s existing excellent handling collection, galleries, lesson plans and links with local schools to make sure they connect with young people across the area. They also currently deliver various informal and early years programmes, work with learning volunteers, and deliver other engagement and learning sessions. Your input will be invaluable in helping to evaluate these and develop their future strategy.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a small and dynamic team with a focus on  local communities, bringing informal engagement with local stories to everyone.

More information click here.

Job Title: Interim Grants Manager (Fixed Term until April 2025)
Managed by: Senior Grants Manager

Entity: Rothschild Foundation

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week office based,
Waddesdon & St James’s Place, London)

The Rothschild Foundation continues the philanthropic tradition of the Rothschild family and
their longstanding support of arts and heritage and the environment.

Purpose and Scope:

We are looking for an individual to join the Grants Team on an interim basis for paternity cover to help support the development and delivery of the Rothschild Foundation’s grants programmes. As a Grants Manager you will help us to identify, assess and manage grants across our funding programmes.
We manage two open access application programmes in Buckinghamshire and a wider UK programme of grant-making where we pro-actively identify organisations to work with in our areas of interest. These include culture and regenerative food systems, connecting with activity at Waddesdon Manor and Estate, the home of the Foundation. The Grants Manager role will have a particular focus on our regenerative food and farming programme, where we
are funding direct delivery organisations, as well as convening stakeholders and other funders championing a sustainable approach.
We aim to be an approachable funder focused on developing strong relationships with the organisations that we fund. A big part of the role will be developing relationships with a wide range of third sector organisations and supporting them to deliver effective approaches to community needs and issues within our areas of interest.
We value the balance in our funding approach of flexibly responding to local need alongside a deep dive into the specific interests of Trustees. This combination makes the Foundation an
interesting and progressive place to work and we welcome individuals with a flexible and creative approach. The current annual budget for our grants programmes is approx. £8M.

We are very happy to be able to offer flexible working with the option of part remote and part office based. Currently we ask the team to be office based on Wednesdays and as a Grants Manager we’d expect other working days to include a mixture of visiting applicants and grantees and working from home. Given the nature of our work this may be subject to change but we will always do our best to offer a working pattern that balances your needs and the needs of the Foundation.
In our organisation we are looking to increase the diversity of our workforce and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Key responsibilities:
Grant Programme Management

• Developing opportunities for funding by identifying and visiting applicants, supporting
them to work up proposals and ensuring they meet our due diligence requirements.

• Building effective relationships with applicants and grantees, including providing constructive feedback on applications and monitoring funded activity.• Managing external consultants and contacts in the community who are responsible for delivering projects or coordinating networks which further our ambitions in
regenerative food and farming.

• Working with the Grants Team to undertake research and keep up to date with
developments in the current areas of interest and future interests of Trustees, helping develop current programmes and shape future strategy. This ideally will include some understanding of regenerative food and farming systems and identifying effective organisations and approaches to support.• Supporting evaluation of the Foundation’s grants programmes and working with the team’s Evaluation and Impact Manager (to be appointed) to develop our approach to measuring and sharing impact. This will include use of our newly developed theory of change, reviewing grantee reports and collated data.

•Producing updates for Trustees on strategic progress, including project updates and some data analysis, as well as thinking about other creative ways to tell the stories of our funding.

Networking and Advocacy

• Working closely with staff at Waddesdon Manor and on the Waddesdon Estate
• Representing the Foundation at relevant events, networks and groups, such as the Buckinghamshire Rural Forum, Natural Environment Partnership and Bucks Funders Group which may include occasional evening events.
• Devising and delivering ways to increase the reach and accessibility of our grant making.Communications
• Working with the Grants Team on the Foundation’s annual grants review, website, newsletter and social media.

Special Projects

• Project management support for internally managed projects such as research and events.

IT

• Working with the Foundation’s IT systems (including Microsoft Office suite, Blackbaud database and SharePoint). We are able to offer training in Blackbaud, and SharePoint if needed and are open to discussing other training needs.

The role would suit people who have:

• Experience of working within the third sector in our areas of interest, particularly in regenerative food and farming or addressing disadvantage within local communities.
• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships at all levels and to build trust and credibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people
• An interest in researching and analysing need and impact and communicating this to colleagues and Trustees
• A genuine commitment to environmental sustainability and knowledge of third sector current policy/trends
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Flexibility in approaching new areas of interest with enthusiasm and creativity
• Knowledge of using databases and computer packages

Contract Type: Fixed Term, full time with the Rothschild Foundation

Annual Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: A minimum of 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Annual Leave: From start date, 33 days (including public holiday)
After three full years of service: 36 days (including public holidays)
After five full years of service: 38 days (including public holidays)
After ten full years of services: 40 days (including public holidays)
Benefits: 50% discount from our on-site catering takeaway
20% staff discounts in our on-site Restaurant and Shops.
Matched pension contribution. Employer matched up to 10%
Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector.
Free parking.

In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV along with a covering letter
explaining how your experience and skills match those outlined above by emailing application@waddesdon.org.uk

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 16 April 2024

Interviews will be held in person at our office in Waddesdon on either 24 and 25
April 2024

Starting salary range is £16,294 – £17,652 (pro rata).

Part time, 22.5 hours, equivalent to three days per week. Office-based with flexible options.

Wycombe Homeless Connection is a Christian-led charity based in south Buckinghamshire that works to end homelessness in our community. They have an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join the team as a Volunteer Coordinator to take the lead on refreshing, developing and delivering their volunteering programme.

There is an occupational requirement that the post-holder be a Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

To find out more read the job description here.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, contact our Business and Finance Manager, Lola De-Lima, on 01494 447699 or email lola.de-lima@wyhoc.org.uk

How to Apply

Send your CV and a covering letter to Lola De-Lima, Business and Finance Manager, Wycombe Homeless Connection, Oakley Hall, 8 Castle Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6RF or lola.de-lima@wyhoc.org.uk. Lola will then contact you to arrange a conversation about the role and prospective candidates will be asked to complete an application form.

Closing date: Monday 29th April. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.

Starting salary range: £23,300 – £24,300 (pro rata).
Part time, 30 hours, equivalent to three days per week.
Office-based with flexible options and the need to work some weekends and evenings across south Bucks.

Wycombe Homeless Connection is a Christian-led charity based in south Buckinghamshire working to end homelessness in our community. They benefit from a range of community support which we want to nurture by providing excellent support to people who fundraise for us.

You’ll build relationships with individuals, community groups, businesses, schools, faith groups and more to encourage and facilitate their support for the charity and deliver their own event programme.

There is an occupational requirement that the post-holder be a Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

To find out more, read the job description.

For an informal chat, contact our Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Heather Stanley, on 01494 447699 or heather.stanley@wyhoc.org.uk

How to Apply

Send your CV and a covering letter to Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Wycombe Homeless Connection, Oakley Hall, 8 Castle Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6RF or heather.stanley@wyhoc.org.uk. Heather arrange a conversation and prospective candidates will complete an application form.

Closing date: Monday 22^nd April. Early application advised.

Volunteer Coordinator – a great opportunity for someone who loves networking and meeting people and is passionate about volunteering in our local community.

The Volunteer Coordinator is a key role at South Bucks Hospice in recruiting volunteers, supporting their induction, and helping us to celebrate the wonderful contribution that our volunteers make.

We would love to hear from anyone who has experience of recruiting and supporting volunteering development, is comfortable with using databases and Word and may be interested in the role.

The role is paying the full time equivalent of £30,000 per annum and part-time hours would be considered.

You will receive FTE 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 at https://sbh.org.uk/vacancies/volunteer-coordinator-1

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

The Buckingham Almhouses and Welfare Charity are looking for a part-time clerk/administrator for their charity.

The role is 4-6 hours per week,  £500 per month.

Are you flexible, able to plan your time, good with people, organised and able to clerk meetings, producing accurate minutes? This could be the role for you. For a detailed Job Description please contact: stephenrtownsend@hotmail.co.uk

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.

Action for Children in Merryfields office team needs help getting through their large workload to support their front-line staff. Flexibility around your work and commitments

See more about the role here: Admin Support Volunteer Role Description

If you have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form then please contact lucia.murinova@actionforchildren.org.uk or 07974 043 346

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.

• Please click on the link here for full the Role Description or email: contact@dementiaactionmarlow.org for further information.
• Want to know more about Dementia Action Marlow, then visit our website dementiaactionmarlow.org
• Closing date: 31 May.

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:

• We’re seeking a leader ideally with some experience of charity governance and board management to become Chair of our charity.
• Our current Chair plans to retire from the role in July, and the successful candidate will become Vice Chair during a transition period.
• We’re seeking someone to oversee the future direction and development of our charity. We need someone who will support our growth initiatives, build relationships with local organisations, and liaise with the UK Men’s Sheds Association.
• The role requires approximately 4 hours per week on average although there is flexibility on this. You need to live or work in the Amersham & Chesham area; you will carry out the role from home or at our site in Amersham.

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.

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

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

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 and special interest in IT, particularly website administration.

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.

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.

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

• 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
• Routes to work voluneers
• Café Voluneers

Aylesbury

• Art Box Volunteers
• Routes to work Volunteers
• Café Volunteers

To apply, contact: Volunteer Manager: oasisvolunteers@oasispartnership.org 07857617568

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

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

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.

We offer a range of light meals and cakes, but we would like to broaden our 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 us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  30^th June 2024

 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 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 us, please email: volunteer@sbhospice.org.uk

Closing date:  30^th June 2024

CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Bucks is looking for a new Chair.

As Chair, you will be at the forefront of CPRE’s efforts to protect and enhance the cherished countryside of Buckinghamshire. Collaborating with dedicated volunteers, knowledgeable professionals, and passionate individuals, you will shape the future of this remarkable region. This role is  home-based but there will be opportunities to attend in-person events.

Join them in this incredible opportunity to lead their esteemed countryside charity and leave a lasting legacy that will safeguard our natural treasures for generations to come.

Salary: this is a voluntary role (expenses paid).

Closing date: ongoing until appointment is made.

For more information and how to apply, visit their website.

If you have any questions about the role contact recruit@cprebucks.org.uk