I Want to Volunteer

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The Buckinghamshire Volunteer Matching Service matches registered volunteers to roles where they are most needed in the county. Since Spring 2020, more than 1,900 volunteers have been matched to a range of roles with charities, voluntary groups, local authorities and NHS Services. Register as a volunteer here.

You can also browse through a wide range of general volunteer roles on the online database Do-it Life and find out more about general volunteer roles suitable for young people under 18 here. If you have a specialist skill to offer or would like to be a trustee,  have a look at the latest opportunities listed on the online database Reach Volunteering.

Types of Volunteering
Buckinghamshire Volunteer Matching Service
Local Voluntary Sector Network
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteering during the pandemic
Volunteer stories
Support for Ukrainians in Buckinghamshire
Employer-supported volunteering

Volunteer Stories

Evie – Buddy Lead and Workshop Volunteer

Evie has been recently matched as a Buddy Lead volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support, and as a Schools Service volunteer with the NSPCC. She is excited to be stepping into the next chapter of her life through volunteering.

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MARIAN – VOLUNTEER STUDENT COUNSELLOR & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND COUNSELLOR

Marian, who was volunteering and studying as a psychotherapist and now works for Buckinghamshire Mind, reflects on the vital skills, experience and support volunteering has given her.

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Volunteer Transport Coordinator and Driver – Fiona Beattie

Starting as a volunteer driver for the Aylesbury Community Transport Scheme in early 2020, Fiona resumed her driving duties when Covid restrictions eased in mid-2021 and took on the coordinator role 6 months later. 

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