Volunteer Connect

**Volunteer Puppy Socialiser**
The charity Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) needs more amazing volunteer Puppy Socialisers in and around Bicester, Brackley and Milton Keynes to welcome one of its puppies into their lives and start them on their life-saving journey.
Socialising involves caring for and training a puppy or young dog with support and guidance from MDD, using reward-based techniques. It’s a full-time commitment (and a very fulfilling one), helping to shape the puppy into a lifesaving adult as either a Medical Alert Assistance Dog or a Bio Detection Dog. Volunteer Puppy Socialisers need to care for the puppies, take them to regular classes near MK (reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed) and ensure they learn key skills and behaviours, including how to be confident and well behaved on public transport, in supermarkets, and anywhere else they may need to go when working. Food and vet bills are covered by the charity.

If you are interested or would like to know more please email
[email protected]

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**A lovely volunteer opportunity**
Woodgreen, the animal charity helps pets and their owners. People travel far and wide to our dedicated rescue centre and we provide support nationwide, also helping with vets' bills and providing information and advice to pet owners. To fund our work, we run 27 shops across the country and that's where we're hoping you come in as a Shop Volunteer. We need shop volunteers to help serve customers, put out new stock and create displays. Even if you don't have experience we provide full training. Bicester shop has vacancies throughout the week and is in urgent need of shop floor volunteers, so if you could spare even half a day we would love to hear from you. There are some perks when volunteering for Woodgreen, 25% staff discount, refreshments provided.

If you are interested or would like further information, please email
[email protected]

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**Help a wonderful organisation**
Katharine House Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support services for adults with an incurable illness across north Oxfordshire and south Northamptonshire. We need to raise £3 million this year to continue to fund the incredible hospice services free to our community. We have a number of store collections in the months ahead and we’re looking for amazing volunteers aged 18+ at the following:
Tesco Superstore collection, Bicester, 6th July and 7th September
Tesco Extra collection, Banbury, 3rd August
Morrisons collection, Banbury, 14th September
Tesco Superstore collection, Bicester, 7th December

If you are interested or would like further information, please email
[email protected]

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**Do something amazing**
Help combat the cost of living crisis in and around Banbury. Volunteer Driver Service get food to people by providing transport for Local Larder emergency food boxes. All you need is a car and some spare time to make a difference in your local community.
• You receive 45p per mile starting from your door

Please email:
[email protected]
to find out more

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**Do something amazing**
Help combat the cost of living crisis in and around Bicester. Volunteer Driver Service get food to people by providing transport for Local Larder emergency food boxes. All you need is a car and some spare time to make a difference in your local community.
• You receive 45p per mile starting from your door

Please email:
[email protected]
to find out more

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Volunteer Connect has found an incredible 55 potential volunteers for third sector organisations since April 2024. If you think Volunteer Connect could help your organisation or if you're looking to volunteer please email
[email protected]

**Wolontariusz wsparcia Rough Sleeper Outreach Support – mówiący po polsku**
**Rough Sleeper Outreach Support volunteer - Polish Speaker**
Connection Support are looking for a non-judgemental, compassionate and understanding individual to support the outreach worker in locating rough sleepers within the Banbury and surrounding area that are referred to the service. You will be helping assess the needs with the aim of supporting them access secure and suitable accommodation.
Training and support is provided. Volunteer commitment is around 3 hours a week, usually early mornings. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. DBS check is required.

If you are interested or would like to know more please email
[email protected]

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**Beacon Drop-in Volunteer**
The Beacon Centre is a highly valued community service which provides a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space for homeless and isolated people in Banbury. Volunteers work in a team to provide food and drinks to visitors under the supervision of the Drop-in Coordinator. The amount of time spent by volunteers is around 3 hours per session (09:30 to 12:30) that they are able to give help to. This is a wonderful volunteer role to become involved with and contribute to helping people improve their circumstances. Experience of working in this area is not essential. Guidance is given by the Drop-in Coordinator and peer volunteers who are happy to share their experience.

If you are interested or would like to know more please email
[email protected]

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Volunteer Connect has found an incredible 50 potential volunteers for third sector organisations since April 2024. If you think Volunteer Connect could help your organisation or if you're looking to volunteer please email
[email protected]

**Assisted Reading volunteers needed**
Assisted Reading for Children (ARCh) helps pupils in Oxfordshire who struggle with their reading. Could you help a child to enjoy reading and change their life forever.
All it takes is an hour and a half twice a week during the school day.
Placements can be arranged in a school close to home or workplace. Full Training is given, ongoing support is provided and travel expenses are reimbursed.

If you are interested or would like further information, please email:
[email protected]

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**Amazing volunteer opportunity**
MyVision Oxfordshire is a charity which supports blind and visually impaired people across the county, offering a variety of services including technology training, information and advice, counselling and befriending.
If you are interested in technology we are looking for volunteers in the Banbury and Witney areas to become Tech Buddies. Becoming a Tech Buddy volunteer involves being matched to an individual, to support them in getting to grips with using new technology, particularly practicing using Siri, VoiceOver and Magnification on their phone or iPad. This would be on a regular basis, for roughly an hour a week, however, it can be flexible.
Due to the one-to-one nature of the role, all volunteers will be required to complete a DBS Check. Visual Impairment Awareness training and technology training will be provided, as well as ongoing support from our Volunteer Coordinator and Technology and Equipment Officers. Any reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.

If you think this is something that you would like to become involved with then please email:
[email protected]

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**Volunteer Befriender**
MyVision Oxfordshire is a charity which supports blind and visually impaired people across the county, offering a variety of services including technology training, information and advice, counselling, and befriending.
We are looking for volunteers in the Banbury and Bicester area to become a befriender, to visit someone who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Volunteers are matched to an individual, who they will visit on a regular basis, to provide company, perhaps support them with reading their post, going for a walk or simply to have a chat.
The time commitment can be flexible, but it tends to be one hour, weekly.
Volunteers will receive Visual Impairment Awareness training and ongoing support from our Volunteer Coordinator. Due to the one-to-one nature of the role, all volunteers will be required to complete a DBS check. Any reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.

If you think this is something that you would like to become involved with then please email:
[email protected]

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**Are you interested in Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation**
Circles Southeast are looking for volunteers to work alongside professional agencies to support people who have a history of offending behaviour. The aim is to aid rehabilitation, which in turn will keep our communities safer. The role of the volunteer will be to form a ‘Circle of Support and Accountability’ around a high-risk offender (known as the Core Member) living in, or due to be released into the community. A Circle provides a structured support network to the Core Member whilst holding them accountable for their behaviour. The Circle works in close partnership with the statutory agencies and is managed by a trained professional known as the Circle Coordinator. Volunteers will gain extensive training as well as learning valuable skills in working with challenging behaviours, communication, effective observations, professional boundaries and modelling pro social behaviours. It can also provide a sense of achievement in being able to be part of providing a safer community in your local area. The training commitment is 2 half days online and a full day in person. Once this is completed the time commitment will be roughly an hour and a half each week for 12 months. We are looking for volunteers in the Southampton area.

If you think this is something that you would like to become involved with then please email:
[email protected]

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**Volunteer as a Phone Friend from the comfort of your own home**
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. There are lots of older, lonely people in Oxfordshire who can go weeks without talking to anyone.
We need volunteers to become a Phone Friend, to make a difference and make a friend over the phone. Volunteers are matched to lonely people to call weekly, and a very special, rewarding friendship develops. The time commitment is flexible but can be from just 60 minutes per week. You will receive full training and support, you can claim expenses and will become part of a caring, friendly team.

If you are interested or would like further information, please email
[email protected]

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Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect volunteer fair went really well. Thank you to all the organisations that were there

Local Larder
Royal Voluntary Service
Connections
St John Ambulance
Medical Detection Dogs
Refugee Education UK
Banbury Talking Newspaper
Cornhill Companions
Banbury Community Action Group
Banburyshire Advice Centre
Banbury Larder
Breadline Project
Banbury Museum
Dogs for Good
Community Assist Team

Thank you also to the potential volunteers that swung by to see us too.

The Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event, Friday, 7th June, 2024, at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00 has made it onto the OCVA website as their 'Day 5' feature for Volunteers' Week.
Thank you OCVA colleagues :0)

Volunteers' Week 2024 Stories: Day 5 - Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event - Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00. Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to ...

**Volunteer Fair**
Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00.

Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to meet and learn more about wonderful organisations such as:
Local Larder
Royal Voluntary Service
Connections
St John Ambulance
Medical Detection Dogs
Refugee Education UK
Banbury Talking Newspaper
Cornhill Companions
Banbury Community Action Group
Banburyshire Advice Centre
Banbury Larder
Breadline Project
Banbury Museum
Dogs for Good
Community Assist Team

No need to book in advance, just pop by to say hello :0)

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It's Volunteers' Week. So many organisations would quite simply not exist if it wasn't for amazing volunteers. Volunteers are incredible people doing a wonderful thing. Thank you all for what you do, not just for this week but the 51 other weeks of the year too.
Thank you

The Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event, Friday, 7th June, 2024, at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00 has made it onto Cherwell District Council Community Link.
Thank you Cherwell District Council :0)

The Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event, Friday, 7th June, 2024, at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00 has made it onto Banbury FM Events Guide.
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Volunteer Fair - Banbury FM Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00. Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to ...

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Volunteer Day – Saturday 8th June 🔴🟡

Here is an important date for your diary: Banbury United’s Volunteer Day on Saturday 8th June. We are inviting friends of the Club old and new to come down to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium between 10am to 4pm on what will hopefully be a sunny Saturday to get involved in getting us ship shape for the new season.

We will come together and undertake various maintenance work to the ground and Spencer Clubhouse. Tasks will include painting, weeding, deep cleaning and works to the inside the clubhouse, among many other things! These days are a lot of fun and very rewarding so we hope people can pop down, even for an hour or two and join in. Thank you.

Any questions, or offers of specific skills, materials, tools or equipment, please email [email protected]

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The Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event, Friday, 7th June, 2024, at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00 has made it onto the OCVA website.
Thank you OCVA colleagues :0)

Volunteer Connect/Royal Voluntary Service - Volunteer Fayre in Banbury on Fri 7th June - Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action

**A wonderful volunteering opportunity**
Girlguiding Cherwell Division are seeking Volunteer Leaders and Volunteer Unit Helpers to support running local units who have weekly evening meetings. These meetings are mainly during term-time and are key to making guiding happen. With guiding, girls have fun, adventure and the space to discover their potential, watching that potential grow makes you feel proud. Volunteering with Girlguiding is a brilliant way for you to get to try out a new role, learn new skills and get experience. All while having fun. Training and support is provided and the commitment is about 2 hours a week.

If you are interested or would like further information, please email
[email protected]

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**Volunteer Fair**
Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fair for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00.

Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to meet and learn more about wonderful organisations such as:
Local Larder
Volunteer Driver Service
Royal Voluntary Service
Connections
St John Ambulance
Medical Detection Dogs
Refugee Education UK
Banbury Talking Newspaper
Cornhill Companions
Banbury Community Action Group
Banburyshire Advice Centre
Banbury Larder
Breadline Project
Banbury Museum
Dogs for Good

No need to book in advance, just pop by to say hello :0)

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**Assisted Reading volunteers needed**
Assisted Reading for Children (ARCh) helps pupils in Oxfordshire who struggle with their reading. Could you help a child to enjoy reading and change their life forever.
All it takes is an hour and a half twice a week during the school day.
Placements can be arranged in a school close to home or workplace. Full Training is given, ongoing support is provided and travel expenses are reimbursed.

If you think this is something that you would like to become involved with then please email:
[email protected]

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**13 OUT OF 15 SPACES GONE - PLEASE GET IN QUICK**
Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fayre for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00.
Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to present your organisation to prospective volunteers and provide a chance to network with other local charities and organisations.

To reserve your stand space, please contact
[email protected]

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Royal Voluntary Service and Volunteer Connect are thrilled to announce we are jointly organising a Volunteer Fayre for the Big Help Out event on Friday 7th June 2024 at the Royal Voluntary Service, Cornhill Centre, Banbury, OX16 5NT. 10:00–14:00.
Please join us as it will be a great opportunity to present your organisation to prospective volunteers and provide a chance to network with other local charities and organisations.

To reserve your stand space, please contact
[email protected]

**Please share with other community organisations**