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Buckinghamshire Adult learning: Support learners in Basic Skills classes - xchangeBucks. Interested in helping adults to improve their skills, job opportunities, support their children and deal with everyday life?

Buckinghamshire Adult learning: Support learners in Basic Skills classes - xchangeBucks

As an Adult Learning volunteer you will support learning in maths, English, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and Adults with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (ALDD) classes. You are asked to support in at least 1 class per week (2 or 2.5hrs) during term time and will be supported in your role by the tutor. You should have a minimum of GCSE/ O level A-C for maths/ English to support in these classes. Opportunities arise through the year. For a shorter commitment, the Community Learning team run employability and IT courses of 3-10 weeks in length and welcome volunteers who can commit to 2.5hrs a week. We have centres all over Buckinghamshire but most of the volunteer roles are in High Wycombe and Aylesbury.

For more information and an application form please contact volunteer@buckscc.gov.uk or phone 01296 382985. Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation – Office/Fundraising/Marketing Volunteers - xchangeBucks. Fantastic opportunity for someone needing a bit of friendly office experience – or wanting to get their confidence back after a career break.

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation – Office/Fundraising/Marketing Volunteers - xchangeBucks

Located in the office or at home, we are looking for any admin | fundraising research | marketing and PR support to help us achieve more to help people with spinal cord injury. (142) Map Data Map data ©2014 Google Starting: 15th September 2014 Ending: 19th December 2014 Days: Flexible Days Times: Morning, Afternoon, Flexible Times Location: Aylesbury Vale District Interests: Children, Disability, Older People, Families, Health and Social Care, Youth, Community. Various opportunities at Hillside nursing Home in Aylesbury - xchangeBucks.

We are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles within our home, so if you have an interest in the following opportunities please contact us; Visiting/befriending Social activities Hairdressing/manicure Entertainment Fundraising Gardening Shopping trips/outings Secretarial/Administration Catering Laundry (111) Map Data Map data ©2014 Google Starting: 6th August 2014 Ending: 31st March 2015 Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Flexible Days Times: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Flexible Times Location: Aylesbury Interests: Older People, Health and Social Care Activities: Administration/Office Work, Befriending, Care/Support, Catering, Conservation/Gardening, Fundraising, Health/Hospitals/Hospices, Local Events.

Various opportunities at Hillside nursing Home in Aylesbury - xchangeBucks

Administrative volunteer Lymphoma Associatoin - xchangeBucks. The Lymphoma Association is a charity that provides emotional support and reliable information to anyone affected by lymphoma – the fifth most common cancer in the UK.

Administrative volunteer Lymphoma Associatoin - xchangeBucks

Role Description & Skills Required: We’ve recently launched an appeal offering posters and flyers to people who would like to raise awareness of lymphoma. The response has been overwhelming and we urgently need help getting the packs out in time for World Lymphoma Awareness Day in September. The information in the packs will help more people spot the symptoms of this type of cancer early on so they can be diagnosed and treated sooner. The Lymphoma Association urgently needs a volunteer to help us compile and dispatch packs for supporters that will enable them to raise awareness of lymphoma in their local area. The role entails: • Putting flyers, posters and other correspondence in packs and preparing them for dispatch. Starting: 20th August 2014. Volunteering. Whether you have an hour a month or an hour a week to spare, we would love to hear from any budding volunteers.

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Take a look at the list of opportunities at the bottom of the page. We’ve also captured some of our volunteers telling us how they first got into volunteering and what they think about volunteering for Buckinghamshire County Council. View the films: Volunteering FilmSimply Walks BitesizeMaster Composter BitesizeTrading Standards BitesizeArchives Bitesize Buckinghamshire has a huge variety of volunteering opportunities. Above all, volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new people. Becoming a volunteer The Volunteer Centre for Buckinghamshire provides a free and confidential service to help match your skills and interests to local opportunities. Volunteering with us We have a range of exciting volunteering opportunities. Finding a volunteer Visit the xchangebucks website for more information. Home Page. Men in Sheds - Aylesbury.