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Charity Shop Assistant (Chesham and Burnham)
RSPCA South Buckinghamshire
Our charity shops in the heart of Chesham and Burnham are looking for a friendly volunteer to join our team and help make our shop a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!
Overview of opportunity
As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team working with the shop manager and other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare.
About the RSPCA South Bucks
We are the RSPCA South Bucks Branch and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible—they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.
About Our Charity Shops in Chesham and Burnham
The shop is part of the South Buckinghamshire branch and plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community, as well as funds so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items. We require help on the shop floor and in our stock room or you could volunteer to do a mixture of both.
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities
What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
If you’ve got the drive and compassion to volunteer with the RSPCA and are passionate about improving animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you!
Please visit our website to learn more about what we do.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependant on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Befriender for young people in care for NYAS -WANTAGE area
Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life?
Do you have 1- 4 hours per month to spare?
We urgently require volunteer befrienders to be a positive role models for young people living in care. So why not volunteer as a mentor/befriender for NYAS as an Independent Visitor for children and young people in care.
As a volunteer you will:
* Have fun, take young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest
* Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person’s life and help build self- esteem and confidence
* You don’t need any special qualifications
We are looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life.
We will provide training and on-going support. We will pay expenses to a set limit.
Here is what some of our young people and volunteers have to say about this rewarding role:
I like how my Independent Visitor isn’t anything to do with social services and is here to support me not to judge.
They have boosted my confidence, now I feel like when I go places I can just relax and have fun.
My young person always looks forward to me coming, they have had such a disjointed life, I am a stable figure in their life and this has to be important for them as everything else changes around them a lot.
If you feel you would suit this role, please get in touch.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Love being out in the community and meeting new dogs? We are looking for friendly and organised volunteers to run fun dog shows at local events, helping to raise funds for our animals.
This is a flexible role, great if you’re not able to volunteer regularly. Most events are on weekends or bank holidays over the spring and summer.
What you’ll be doing
What you’ll need
What’s in it for you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As branch secretary you help coordinate a range of activities and a calendar of events to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
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Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Al Naasih is a 1‑to‑1 mentoring programme established by Hidayah in March 2020. It seeks to support queer Muslims struggling to reconcile their faith and identity. Mentors are trained in relevant skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, managing relationships, etc.) and paired with mentees to help them achieve personal goals. Within this role you will:
· Provide empathetic, non-judgemental support for mentees working through challenges related to faith, identity and wellbeing
· Help mentees set and achieve personal goals
· Act as a positive role model and safe space
· Assist mentees in exploring reconciling their faith with their LGBTQ+ identity, supporting spiritual, emotional, and practical wellbeing
Please this role is UK based and online/virtual.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
· Build a trusting and respectful relationship with mentee
· Be in regular contact: at least once per month, according to what works best)
· Help mentees identify goals, hurdles, and strategies to work towards those goals
· Listen actively and empathetically; offer guidance rather than prescribing solutions
· Maintain confidentiality, boundaries, and ethical conduct
· Attend required training sessions (1‑on‑1) to develop mentoring skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, relationship management, etc.)
· Reflect on own practice; be open to feedback and possibly supervision / check‑ins
What do we expect from an Al Naasih Mentor?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Essential:
· Must be a queer Muslim
· Strong empathy, patience, and trustworthiness
· Comfortable discussing issues around faith and sexuality / identity
· Good communication skills; active listening; emotional intelligence
· Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries
· Reliability and consistency (making time for regular sessions)
· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding mentee’s personal information
·Ability to recognise limits of the mentoring role (e.g. not a therapist / counsellor) and refer on where needed
· Able to respect the mentee’s autonomy and pace
Desirable:
· Prior experience of mentoring, coaching, or peer‑support work
· Some understanding of LGBTQ+ issues within Muslim communities
This role will report to the Al Naasih Programme Coordinator or designated lead.
How much commitment is required?
This is a voluntary role with flexible hours subject to the agreement between you and your mentee. However, the following are vital to the success of this role:
· Minimum once per month meetings (virtual) with mentee
· Time needed to prepare, reflect, and possibly attend training or support / supervision meetings
· Duration per mentee: to be mutually agreed, depending on goals and needs
· Up to three mentees once comfortable with the role
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help
people connect with nature. We believe that wildlife should be able to thrive alongside our everyday
lives and that everyone is better off when they have access to nature. With a team of volunteers, we
care for wild places to create space for nature and help communities create their own wild places.
We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take action to protect it.
Join the Trust’s busy Individual Giving team to help look after our amazing community of
members and donors
We need an Individual Giving Volunteer to support with office administration and preparation of
regular membership communications and Welcome Packs, helping to care for and sustain the
support of our regular donors.
Role responsibilities:
• Pack and send our Welcome Packs for new members and for Wildlife Watch families
• Pack and send our membership letters and other supporter communications
• Stock-checking
• Checking, scanning and filing supporter documentation and records
• Supporting the team with general office administration and front of house enquiries
• Researching areas where the Trust can grow our community fundraising e.g. looking into
local supermarket giving schemes
Skills and experience you will need:
• Willingness to letter stuff, frank and dispatch post
• Competence in using Microsoft Office – needed for some elements of the role
• Organisation and attention to detail
• Regular availability and reliability on a weekly basis
• Enthusiastic about wildlife and the work of the Trust
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection
Reasons to volunteer with the Trust
• Provide vital support for the Trust and help to look after our members and donors
• Opportunity to develop your skills and confidence
• Gain valuable experience of office administration and membership communications
• Receive support from a group of committed staff and volunteers working together to deliver our membership support activities
• Join a fun and friendly team to make a difference
Volunteer training and support
• Induction training covering an introduction to the work of the Trust and information on our
policies and procedures
• Mentoring with an experienced staff member to guide and review your activities
• Training on membership administration and office support
• Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed with prior arrangement
Anticipated time commitment:
• One day/half day a week on either a Monday, Thursday or Friday. If you were looking to
volunteer for more hours do drop us an email as it might be that this role could be
combined with another.
• Support for membership administration will take priority but there may be an opportunity to
get involved in other Trust activities
For more information about this role please see our website for contact details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, an exciting new role which is designed to revamp how volunteering looks in the modern world; flexible, innovative and is open for all.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Give as much (or little) time as you can afford. With this new role, you simply volunteer when it works for you. That means you can give as much time as you like or as little as 24 hours across a whole year, whenever it suits you. It’s perfect for busy lives, changing schedules, or for anyone seeking a low-commitment involvement.
The Community Volunteer provides an easy way to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to your local community. Here are some examples of what you could do:
Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
On the first Monday of each month we hold Network update meetings which all must attend or watch online afterwards. We also have weekly Monday and monthly Thursday meetings.
Progression to our medical roles is possible after recruitment is complete.
Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with an induction, as well as invite you to any necessary training sessions. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates: Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, time and location to be advised. Training for role - Date, time and location to be advised
Closing date for these opportunities is: 29/06/2026
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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At WeSwim, we're focused on opening more opportunities.
Being in water provides freedom for people with disabilities. The water takes your weight, eases pain, and opens up new ways to move.
WeSwim supports volunteer-led swimming clubs across London. Together, we empower adults with disabilities to get active, connect with others, and build lasting confidence.
WeSwim are always looking for volunteers who are confident, compassionate, and care about building inclusive communities. You don't have to be a swim coach or teacher - just happy and confident being in the water. We’ll give you training and support so you can confidently support our disabled swimmers.
We are a diverse group of swimmers and volunteers. We actively seek people with varied backgrounds and experiences. A diverse club is a richer one, and we have worked hard to create a safe, encouraging environment.
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The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
Skills Required
· To be kind, empathetic and friendly
· To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
· To be punctual and reliable
· To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
· Safeguarding
· H&S
· Manual Handling
· How to be Eye Care Aware
· Fire Safety
· Infection Control
· Data Security and Confidentiality
· First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
· Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.
· SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
· Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
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Learn to Love to Read offers one-to-one support to children who find learning to read challenging, in schools and online via Zoom.Our In-school volunteers are asked to commit 90 minutes, one afternoon a week, usually between 1-3 pm.
Our virtual volunteers are asked to commit 30-60 minutes, one afternoon a week, usually between 4-6 pm.
Full training and ongoing support is provided for all volunteers to provide them with a framework which supports children's reading skills, while also building their self-esteem, confidence and love of reading. Our volunteers support the same children each week, providing 20 minutes of one-to-one support for the whole academic year. This ensures a consistent and rewarding experience for both the volunteer and the children.
In Wandsworth, post-COVID, 20% of Key Stage 1 and 25% of Key Stage 2 children did not reach the expected standard of reading in summer 2025. Low literacy is linked to poverty and social exclusion, limiting options in life. Early literacy intervention is crucial to break this cycle. School closures due to COVID-19 have been tough for children from disadvantaged families.
Please note we only work with schools in the London borough of Wandsworth and all our volunteers need to live in or within easy reach of that borough.
In line with Safer Recruitment, all applicants are asked to complete an application form, provide references, take part in a face-to-face interview and ID check, and attend online training which includes safeguarding. All volunteers must have an enhanced DBS check which we arrange on your behalf. You will also be required to obtain checks from any country in which you've lived for more than three months from the age of 16 in line with Wandsworth's guidance. Once you have registered, we’ll send you a link to the application form.
Learn to Love to Read is committed to working without bias and offering equal opportunities for our volunteers. We are committed to valuing diversity and working inclusively across all our activities. Our aim is that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Every child a reader - supporting children's literacy in the London Borough of Wandsworth
Do you want to help the youth of today become the lifesavers of tomorrow? We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.
St John is one of the largest youth organisations in the country and many of our young volunteers go onto careers in health and/or social care.
Being a youth volunteer helps young people develop skills and confidence that go on to help them with further education and university applications. To do this we need dedicated and enthusiastic youth helpers. Do you have 2 hours in an evening, once a week during school term times to join our fun loving youth team supporting and developing our young inspirational volunteers? No matter what your interests: Crafting, Singing/Dancing, History, Science or caring for people/animals, we welcome you to join us.
Full training is provided. This is a great opportunity to develop your own skills, knowledge and build on your CV. All whilst having fun, making friends and supporting your community.
Our Cadet programme gives young people aged to 11-18 years, to get involved in: • learning first aid • volunteering at local and national events • engaging in social action and helping their local community • learning about health and wellbeing • developing confidence and communication skills through Cadet leadership training • enjoying a wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities.
We currently have vacancies in the following areas: Bilsthorpe on Monday evenings Hucknall on Tuesday evenings Mansfield and Worksop on Wednesday evenings If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch.
The closing date for this advert will be 31/05/2026
Interview - dates and time, locations to be advised
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Do you enjoy swimming?
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time with a gentleman we support and enjoy time in the pool together!
If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include:
There will always be trained support workers present at the pool with you.
We are looking for someone who is:
A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
About the role:
As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring.
Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world.
We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.
No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer
You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:
Key responsibilities: Till volunteer
Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Key responsibilities: Key volunteer
Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Skills and qualities:
This role would suit you if you’re:
What we offer you:
As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:
Our values:
Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work every day. Our values are:
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
About the role:
As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring.
Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world.
We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.
No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops.
Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.
Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer
You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:
Key responsibilities: Till volunteer
Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:
If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Key responsibilities: Key volunteer
Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:
If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.
Skills and qualities:
This role would suit you if you’re:
What we offer you:
As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:
Our values:
Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work every day. Our values are:
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



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Come and make a difference to some young people who really need your input.
Go Beyond are a national UK charity giving children who have been bereaved, abused or bullied, who are living in poverty or caring for loved ones the chance to escape their worries and pressures through free breaks in the countryside. We need volunteers to help us deliver fun, creative and adventurous activities throughout the year.
Go Beyond’s centres in Essex, the Cornish coastline, and on the edge of the Peak District are where vulnerable young people facing various challenges in their life come for a week of freedom and fun. Running Monday-Friday throughout the year, our breaks give children and young people the chance for time away from the worries of their everyday life, to make friends, try new things, build confidence, and ultimately go home inspired by what the world can offer them and what they, in turn, can offer the world.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As a breaks volunteer, you will be part of a team, including trained Break Leaders, and will support by being an extra pair of eyes and ears, and a helping hand where needed. You will spend time with the young people attending Go Beyond and help ensure they have a positive week full of experiences and memories that will last a lifetime!
Full training and support will be given throughout. We have a wide variety of volunteer roles available and key responsibilities can include:
Qualities & Skills
What you can gain from volunteering with Go Beyond
Time commitment
A break will run Monday to Friday, various weeks throughout the year
Application process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.