Digital Chat Volunteers

You'll need to be friendly and approachable.
Have good listening skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to understand information and explain it to others.
You'll need to be able to explore what problems the client may want help with and find information about the clients’ problems to help them to understand their options.
Full training will be given.
We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer.
If you are interested or would like further information, please email
tracy.justice@cano.org.uk

Assisted Reader for Children Volunteer

Could you help a child to read and change their life forever?
All it takes is one and a half hours twice a week during the school day as an ARCh volunteer in a primary school near you. Full training is given and we provide ongoing support and reimburse travel expenses. For more information visit www.archoxfordshire.org.uk
The charity obtains enhanced DBS on all volunteers before placement.
Registered Charity Number 1146276

Volunteer Adviser

Banburyshire Advice Centre is looking for dedicated, caring, empathic team players to join the Advice Service. It is essential to be non judgmental. Good ICT skills will be needed.

We help people with benefit forms, form filling, general advice and issuing of Foodbank vouchers.

The position can be rewarding helping individuals and there is opportunity to develop friendships with colleagues and we from time to time meet socially and in the past have organised community events, ran stalls to raise funds for the charity. A DBS is required for this role

Full training is given and the role may be in the community or at one of our Advice centres.

Volunteers can volunteer for one or two days a week, with occasional meetings. Travel expenses of 45p a mile is given. A commitment of at least a year is preferred.

Please contact Andy Willis for further details.

helpdeskbancp@yahoo.com
01295 279988

Volunteer Community Engagement Officers

Banburyshire Advice Centre is looking for a Community Engagement officers. The role is voluntary and involves engaging with the local community, forging links with local businesses, charities, attending meetings, visiting businesses and talking to local groups about the services we offer. An element of the role is to help raise funding in the local community by encouraging residents to hold tea parties, fundraising events etc.
The role is about establishing links with business and local groups in order to raise funds and to tell people about our services. The work involves phoning people and writing letters. A DBS clearance is required for this role. A mileage allowance of 45p is given.
If you are interested please contact Andy Willis BCAv Chairman at helpdeskbancp@yahoo.com

Trustee

Can you help unlock children's potential?
Do you want to help develop a flourishing community by dealing with families who have complex needs? As a trustee you will help oversee the running of The Sunshine Centre, an organisation graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted, which is situated in the heart of the Bretch Hill area of Banbury.
We are seeking an additional volunteer who will work closely with the rest of the trustee team. We would like you to have experience of external communications.
If you are interested in finding out more about The Sunshine Centre, please contact: Jill Edge (Centre Manager) Email jill@sunshinecentre.org
Tel: 01295 276769 Registered Charity No.1124335 Registered in England & Wales No. 05876714

Volunteer Gardener

Help look after our resident’s communal gardens and in the longer term to work with our residents to reinstate our gardening club.
Days and time are flexible by agreement.
All training will be provided and a DBS will be required.
For an application form and further details please contact tracey.cooksey@leonardcheshire.org

Volunteer Virtual Language Teacher

Could you spare an hour a week to help our residents learn a new language? We have access to facetime, Zoom and Skype. Could move to in person in the future.
Days and times are flexible by agreement.
For an application form and further details please contact tracey.cooksey@leonardcheshire.org

Volunteer Virtual Yoga Teacher

Could you spare an hour or so a week to help keep our residents moving? We have access to facetime, Zoom and Skype. Could move to be in person in the future.
Days and times are flexible by agreement.
For an application form and further details please contact tracey.cooksey@leonardcheshire.org

Volunteer Virtual Befriender

Do you have a skill or hobby you would like to share? Our lovely residents haven’t been out in months and are getting a little bored of just seeing the same old faces. What about a bit of virtual cooking or painting. They love to learn about history of maybe some photos of places you’ve visited, just think, a whole new audience to entertain.
In the virtual world the options are endless. If you would like to be involved.
DBS required and all training provided.
For an application form and further details please contact tracey.cooksey@leonardcheshire.org

Volunteer Gallery Hosts

Banbury Museum is looking for Gallery Hosts.
Do you have a morning or afternoon free, do you love interacting with people and think you could help our exhibitions come alive for our visitors? Then we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role please get in contact by emailing our Front of House Manager
karen.paul@banburymuseum.org

Volunteer with Help for Heroes

Fundraise and have fun by joining our amazing team of volunteers.
Just a few hours of your time will make a big difference to the lives of wounded veterans and their families.
Visit www.h4hweb.com/volunteering or call 01980 840220 to find out more

Volunteer Drivers

Volunteer Driver Service URGENTLY need more Volunteer Drivers to cope with the demand for journeys in your area.

Have you got a car and some spare time and would you like to make a difference in your local community?

You receive 45p per mile starting from your door

A flexible way to help your community organised around your availability and preferences
Please call: 0300 3030 125
or
email info@volunteerdriverservice.org.uk
to find out more

Volunteer Membership Secretary

Do you have good organisational skills? Radio Horton is recruiting for a Membership Secretary to oversee the membership administration processes. With more than 56 years under its belt, the radio station provides a vital service for patients at the Horton General Hospital and residents in local care homes. The role is voluntary and completely flexible. Tasks may include monitoring and processing applications and enquiries from new volunteers; Managing the Membership Database; Ensuring statutory & mandatory training from the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undertaken by volunteers; Processing DBS checks for volunteers; sending email communications; You will be appointed as a trustee board member and will be expected to attend monthly committee meetings. You must be 18+ and will need to undertake statutory and mandatory training and a DBS check to perform this role.
If you are interested please email sam.smette@radiohorton.co.uk or call 07857070638

Volunteer Charity Fundraising & Campaigns Officer

Could you help Radio Horton to raise invaluable funds? Banbury's hospital broadcasting service, Radio Horton has an exciting new opportunity for a keen, enthusiastic Charity Fundraising & Campaigns Officer to its trustee board. This role would be voluntary and is suitable for anyone looking to get into the charity or fundraising sector as a beginner or someone with previous career experience wishing to dedicate their time as a volunteer. The role is completely flexible though you will be appointed as a trustee board member and will be expected to attend monthly committee meetings. You must be 18+ and will need to undertake statutory and mandatory training and a DBS check to perform this role.
If you are interested please email sam.smette@radiohorton.co.uk or call 07857070638.

Volunteer Radio Presenters / Ward Visitors

Want to get into radio or support patients at the Horton General Hospital? Radio Horton is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join its membership. The radio station, which launched at the Horton General Hospital in 1964 has around 30 members whom assist in visiting patients on the wards and care homes, or presenting a radio programme to patients or residents of local care homes. Many of today's big names such as Chris Moyles, Scott Mills, Greg James, Ken Bruce and Philip Schofield began their careers through hospital radio. No experience is necessary and full training is given. You must be 16+ and will need to undertake statutory and mandatory training and a DBS check to perform this role.
If you are interested please email sam.smette@radiohorton.co.uk or call 07857070638.

Children’s Team Volunteer

Do you have experience with working/supporting children and would like to join our children’s team please contact Mechelle Harris, Founder of The Hummingbird Centre to find out more. Click here to watch our video
Email mechelle@thehummingbirdcentre.org.uk or telephone 01869 244244

Home Visiting Volunteers

Do you have parenting experience? Do you have 2-3 hours to spare a week?

Could you befriend a local family?

Many parents need friendship and support during those early years when their children are young. Your experience as a parent can help other parents. By volunteering for us, you can make a real difference to a family.

Applicants will be subject to a DBS Check.

Interested? We would love for you to join us.

Contact Aimee, Angela or Karen to find out more info@home-startbanbury.org.uk or telephone 01295 266358

Volunteer Drop-in Assistants

Do you have a morning free a month? Do you enjoy working with parents and young children?

Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton are looking for volunteers to support term-time play sessions in:

Banbury (Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-12pm) Bicester (Fridays 9am- 12pm)

You do not need to be able to help every week. Applicants will be subject to a DBS Check.

Interested? We would love for you to join us.

Contact us to find out more info@homestartbanbury.org.uk or telephone 01295 266358

Trustee

Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton are looking for new trustees.

Trustees are essential to the running of the scheme; supporting our staff and volunteers so they can support local families and children. Being a Trustee is a very rewarding and enjoyable role, giving opportunities for personal development and the chance to give something back to your local community. Trustees need to be able to commit a minimum of 5-10 hours a month to the role. Our trustees possess a range of skills and we particularly wish to recruit a new trustee with experience in:

General Business Management, PR & Marketing, Community Work, Quality Assurance

Please contact us for more information info@home-startbanbury.org.uk or telephone 01295 266358

Volunteer Fundraisers

Would you love to support a local charity but do not have much time?

Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton are looking for volunteers to help us with our community fundraising. You can help us when it suits you and there is no minimum time commitment. You could help by:

Assisting with our stall at a community event - you would always be supported by a staff member

Hosting your own tea & cake morning or similar - in your home or workplace

Are you a crafter? Donations of items for our community and online events are always appreciated

Please contact us to find out more info@home-startbanbury.org.uk or telephone 01295 266358

Warehouse Volunteer (Furniture Store)

Are you someone who would like to stay in shape, help save the planet and raise funds to save lives?
We need warehouse volunteers in our Banbury Furniture store to keep our stock moving. This role can be physical but there are other opportunities to help in our warehouse, such as logistics, stock control, building our flat-packed furniture, and testing electrical items – you can try different roles. Flexible shifts available across the week. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Telephonist & Admin Volunteer (Furniture Store)

Are you happy to chat on the telephone and use a PC? Looking for administration or customer service experience? With lots of support from the shop team you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them with any enquiries, arranging collections for donations and explaining our Gift Aid scheme. You will also be using our online collections system to help organise our van teams. Flexible shifts available across the week. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Stock Room Volunteer

If you’re a keen rummager and like things to be neat and tidy, then we have a role for you - helping in our stock room to sort the fantastic donations we receive so they are ready for sale. Whether you’re a lover of books, music, vintage clothing or just fancy the company of other friendly volunteers, our retail stock room role is the place to be behind the scenes. Flexible shifts available Mon – Fri. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Till Volunteer

Could you volunteer on the till of your local Banbury British Heart Foundation shop? If you want to gain cashier and sales experience in a friendly environment, this is a great way to get a taste of a career in retail while helping raise live-saving funds. Flexible shifts available on Fridays – Sundays. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

All-round Shop Volunteer

If you want retail experience, nothing beats our BHF Fashion shops. As a retail volunteer you’ll be at the heart of helping run the shop – whether you’re on the shop floor helping with sales, or behind the scenes in the stock room. Flexible weekend shifts available. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Jewellery / Bric-a-brac Volunteer

If you like finding unusual things in charity shops, have an eye for jewellery, and would like to make a difference in a quiet role behind the scenes, we have the perfect volunteer role for you. Get involved in cleaning, labelling and displaying the amazing donated bric-a-brac and jewellery that’s donated to our Banbury shop. Flexible shifts available across the week. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Music & DVDs Volunteer

Love music and films? We’re looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help sort, price and display our wide range of donated CDs, DVDs and Vinyl at the Banbury shop. Flexible shifts available across the week. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
If you are interested please email: ba5@bhf.org.uk

Volunteer Mentor

Big Brothers and Sisters commit their time to build lasting relationships with a young person, helping to build their self-esteem and achieve their potential through a wide range of positive activities. We match volunteers and young people across Oxfordshire.

Volunteer mentors are matched with a young person between the ages of 7 and 11 and will usually spend time with them 2 to 3 times a month, e.g. playing football in the park, trying out some baking, going to the cinema

You'll be able to support the young person to achieve their goals and have the opportunity to introduce them to new interests and experiences- whether that's learning guitar, perfecting their front crawl, learning how to cook, or planning a day trip to London!

For more information check out our website, or email us at bigbrothersbigsisters@oxfordhub.org

Food Packing Volunteers

Every Friday at Exeter Hall in Kidlington, for 1, 2, or 3 hours. No need to make a long-term commitment. Involves light lifting, unloading deliveries, packing food parcels, counting inventory, organising the store room, and setting up/taking down our marketplace. We need help from 11:30am. Comfortable shoes and a positive attitude are the only prerequisites!
Contact 01865 817676 or email us at cherwelllarder@gmail.com

Holiday Larder Helpers

We are looking for extra support for Cherwell Larder around the holidays. We need volunteers to help with various tasks related to the operations of the Larder. Jobs include light lifting, admin, food packing, and driving if you have your own car! We will be making around 200 extra deliveries. We also need assistance with admin such as designing posters, and helping us prepare and deliver HOT FOOD during the school break. Hours are flexible - come out for as little as one hour or stay longer if you can. No need to make a long-term commitment. Comfortable shoes, mask, and good vibes required!
Contact 01865 817676 or email us at cherwelllarder@gmail.com

Volunteer Admin Support

Making phone calls, contacting local businesses, updating documents, making posters, collating information... Does this sound like you?! Cherwell Larder needs help with various basic admin tasks. We operate using Google Drive and you must have your own computer and phone. Hours are super flexible and training and support will be provided! Starting from as little as 1 hour, and no need for a weekly commitment.
Contact 01865 817676 or email us at cherwelllarder@gmail.com

Volunteer Gardeners

Do you love to garden? Harvest @ Home needs support with our community garden programme. This means visiting a site once a month and spending a few hours taking care of it or being a mentor to beginning gardeners via our online delivery programs. Time and days 100% flexible!
Contact 01865 817676 or email harvestathomeuk@gmail.com

Volunteer Accountant

Are you an accountant? Cherwell Larder needs support with our community groups. We have a bookkeeper, we just need advice and assistance setting up compliant accounts. Time and days completely 100% flexible!
Contact 01865 817676 or email cherwelllarder@gmail.com

Volunteer Solicitor

Are you a solicitor? Cherwell Collective supports Cherwell Larder, Harvest @ Home, and Climatarian Kitchen to provide services to the disadvantaged in our district. We need a solicitor for drawing up rental leases. We just need advice and assistance setting up a lease for our programs. Time and days completely 100% flexible!
Contact 01865 817676 or email cherwellcollective@gmail.com

Volunteer Tradesmen

Are you a plumber, electrician, builder, painter, or just really keen to help your community? Cherwell Collective supports Cherwell Larder, Harvest @ Home, and Climatarian Kitchen to provide services to the disadvantaged in our district. We need help with some final repairs on a renovated building to become our new headquarters. We are looking for help with basic repairs and renovations, painting, cleaning, etc. If you have an hour or 2 to spare, you can help HUNDREDS of your neighbours. Time and days completely 100% flexible!
Contact 01865 817676 or email cherwellcollective@gmail.com

Volunteer Teaching Cooks and Chefs

Do you love to cook? Are you a chef or trained? Would you like to further your cooking career dream? Climatarian Kitchen, in partnership with Cherwell Collective, Cherwell Larder, and Harvest @ Home will be offering a series of cooking courses to the disadvantaged in the community. These courses all focus on making the most of surplus and seasonal food and building confidence in the kitchen. We need guest chefs and cooks to volunteer for one teaching session (2 hours) or one zoom and chat home cooking session (2 hours). This is a one-off volunteer position but if you would like to do more you can. Time and days TBD.
Contact 01865 817676 or email climatariancafe@gmail.com

Volunteer Cooks and Chefs

Do you love to cook? We need help with our community food programme. Each week we cook 100-200 meals for the community (rough sleepers, disadvantaged, single parents, etc) from food surplus. We will need to cook 10 times that amount over the holidays for families who need extra help to get by without school meals. We could use regular help on Fridays 10-5pm at Exeter Hall, Kidlington (you can volunteer for 1-2 hours no need to do the whole shift). We ALSO need volunteers to help us cook up food surplus during the holidays... time and days TBD.
Contact 01865 817676 or email climatariancafe@gmail.com