volunteering

I chose to volunteer for Carers Bucks because caring has shaped my life in more ways than one. I was once a young carer myself.

I have been volunteering with Carers Bucks for about four years now. Long enough to know exactly where everything lives in the village hall kitchen

I chose to volunteer with Carers Bucks because of something deeply personal. For several years, I watched my stepmother care for my father. Not in

I volunteer every week at Milton Keynes junior parkrun. It’s a free 2K run for kids aged four to fourteen, and honestly, it’s one of

I volunteer at Junior Parkrun — the weekly 2K run where kids turn up every Sunday morning to burn energy, chase personal bests, and start

So, yeah… I guess the best place to start is why I set this whole thing up. And honestly, it goes right back to when

I’ve been volunteering for about two years now… well, two years in October. This is my first proper volunteering role. I’d helped with things before,

My name is Sharon Lawson, and I volunteer with The Parks Trust here in Milton Keynes — the organisation that looks after all the parks

I volunteer for The Parks Trust — the independent charity that looks after more than 6,000 acres of green space here in Milton Keynes. If

I volunteer with Girlguiding, a charity that empowers girls to build confidence, learn new skills and make a positive impact. Each week I help lead

I currently volunteer in Scouting as a Deputy Group Scout Volunteer, a role that keeps me busy supporting leaders, young people, and the wider community.

I am a Group Lead Volunteer for a large Scout group in Aylesbury. My role is a varied one—it involves supporting leaders to carry out

I currently volunteer with Heritage House Scouts, a group that supports a wide age range of young people, from as young as eight or nine

I volunteer at Waddesdon, mainly in the Conservation Hub — and I absolutely love it. I also help as a Ground Host, which means greeting

I volunteer at Waddesdon, and right now I’m having an absolute whale of a time in the wine cellar. It’s my niche. I absolutely love

I’m Graham, and I volunteer at the Waddesdon Aviary — which, strictly speaking, is licensed as a zoo and collaborates with other zoos from all

I am a volunteer with Scouting, and every week I have the privilege of facilitating 25 fantastic Scouts as they become their very best selves.

I volunteer mainly in the House at Waddesdon as a House Host, but I also help in catering at Christmas and I pitch in on

I’ve had a very varied volunteering journey — or perhaps I should say career, because it feels like one. It all began before COVID, when

I’m Frances, seventy-seven now, retired, though for most of my working life I was an occupational therapist. It was a job I loved because it

I’m a leader in Girlguiding. We show girls from 4 to 18 a world of possibilities — big and small — where every girl can

I’ve been volunteering in one way or another since I was about twelve — though technically it goes back even earlier. When I was seven,

I started volunteering in 2020, and honestly, it all began quite simply. I spotted an application for Aylesbury Youth Town Council in my school magazine.

I volunteer with Thames Valley Police as a Special Constable, and it has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. When I

I volunteer to make a difference. For me, it’s not about wearing a uniform. It’s about showing up with purpose, compassion, and integrity. I’m part

I volunteer with the Thames Valley Mounted Police at their stables – a specialist team that I feel privileged to be part of. My role

I’ve been volunteering with Scannappeal for somewhere between fifteen and twenty years now. I can’t quite put my finger on the exact date, but it’s

I’ve been volunteering with Scannappeal for getting on twenty years now — probably about eighteen, but near enough. Two decades of my life have been

I’ve been volunteering with Scannappeal for about eight and a half years now. When I say it out loud, it sounds like such a long

I’ve been volunteering with Scannappeal for about three years now, maybe a bit more. It’s hard to keep track exactly, but that feels about right.

I’ve been volunteering with Chiltern Rangers since I retired, which was about 13 years ago now. I retired in June, went into the library in

I’ve only been doing this since about April or May. Before that, I was volunteering with the Red Cross, working on their wheelchair service. We’d

I’ve been volunteering with the rangers for about a year now, since I retired. Before this, I hadn’t really done anything quite like it. I’d

I’ve been volunteering here since November 2023 — coming up to two years now — but my story with this kind of work goes back

I think I started volunteering about fifteen or sixteen years ago. At the time my son was at the primary school just behind the museum,

I’ve been volunteering most of my life. I’d say it started properly in my twenties, so that makes it about 56 years now. My mum

I volunteer with the Witness Service, which operates across England and Wales. It began in 1994 with a very clear purpose: to make sure witnesses

Five years ago, I started in housekeeping at a care home. I wasn’t sure where it would take me, but I knew I wanted to

I never thought I’d end up here — not because I didn’t want to work in care, but because, until a few years ago, I

I never imagined I’d end up volunteering in a role like this. But then again, I didn’t imagine retiring either — not in the “feet

I didn’t plan to become a volunteer for this long. When I was due to retire at the end of 2012, the thought of suddenly

I first got into volunteering a few years back, though the idea had been in the back of my mind for a long time. I’d

I’ve been volunteering here for just over six months now — I started back in December, just before Christmas. At the time, I thought I’d

I’ve been volunteering here since May 2024, so just over a year now. It had been on my radar for a while because Milton Keynes

I volunteer with BucksVision, a charity organisation based in Aylesbury. It’s part of a wider network with nine divisions across the county, all focused on

I volunteer with my dog Ruby through Pets As Therapy – an Oxfordshire-based charity that places animals and their handlers in settings where a calm

When I first came across Youth Concern, it was by accident really. I used to walk past their place — tucked away under the arches

I am involved in various volunteering opportunities. I help out at a lunch club at my local church, volunteer with a theatre company for adults

I suppose if I had to trace it all back, my volunteering journey really began with my mother. From the age of about four or

I’ve just got myself wrapped up to come down here, you know how it is. Bit of a faff getting sorted, but worth it in

I never set out to be a volunteer – it just started with small things like helping at Silver Sundays, serving tea or doing some planting. A couple of years ago, I began getting more involved, especially at Restore Hope – a place that’s felt like a second home since childhood. With my family already part of it, getting involved felt natural. Now, I help out at events, pack veg boxes for local families, and support wherever I’m needed. Volunteering has helped me grow in confidence and taught me patience, teamwork, and the impact of simple kindness. It’s not just about what you give – it’s about what you gain too.

I never set out to be a volunteer—it just grew from small things like sewing on a button to helping run the Chesham Community Fridge with my husband, Dai. Now I coordinate volunteers, handle admin, support sewing and repair groups, and help with Fairtrade events. For me, it’s about showing up, using what I know, and making a quiet difference.

Volunteering has completely changed my life. I started at Restore Hope in 2022, wanting to give something back after going through a lot myself, and I’ve never looked back. From packing veg boxes to cooking lunch for the maintenance team, every role has given me purpose, confidence, and connection. It’s not just about helping others – it’s helped me grow emotionally, build meaningful relationships, and rediscover what truly matters. I’ve found joy, healing, and a community that makes me feel valued. For me, volunteering isn’t a duty – it’s a privilege, and I’d encourage anyone to give it a go.

It all started with the van. I’ve got a van and a bit of time, and once people know that, you’re done for. Suddenly, you’re