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How to do it

Step 1. Go onto the website of the organisation you are interested in.

Step 2. Look for information about volunteering on their website. If you can’t find any page or a link about volunteering, go to their CONTACT US page and send a message asking if they take volunteers.

Step 3. Tell them what you want to do or are interested in doing and how many hours a day or a week you would like to do.

Step 4. Ask to speak to the volunteer coordinator and arrange a meeting with them.

Step 5. If you need any assistance with this contact us at talkback.advice@talkback-uk.com and we will arrange a time to meet with you.

Volunteering options

Click on the type of volunteering you want to find out about.

Charity shops:

  • Age UK
  • Cancer Research UK
  • The Salvation Army

Helping others:

  • Sue Ryder

History:

  • The National Museum of Computing
  • Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
  • Discover Bucks Museum
  • and more...

Animals:

  • Riding for the Disabled Association
  • Wildlife Trust
  • RSPCA

Libraries:

  • Calibre Audio Library
  • Buckinghamshire Libraries

Food banks:

  • One Can Food Bank & Trust
  • Chiltern Food Bank
  • The Trussel Trust

Need help? Talk to TAB

If you’re stuck get in touch with us, we’re here to help.

Disclaimer

Companies and organisations mentioned on the website are not the only people who provide that service and are not recommendations by Talkback, but just examples. We take no legal responsibility for the choice of providers.

In partnership with

Talkback is a registered charity in England and Wales 1093732 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 04279266
Our registered address is Talkback-UK Ltd, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5AH 01494 434448

18 onwards:
Adult Social Care Funded Provision

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Personal development and social skills
  • Independent living, including cooking and general household tasks
  • Practical skills, including woodworking and other trade-based activities
  • Travel and money management training
  • Relationship development and creating social networks
  • Sports and wellbeing, including mindfulness, healthy eating and managing anxiety
  • The Performing Arts – drama, dance, music and arts.
  • Employment – full time and supported
  • Art Therapy
  • Social friendship groups

16-25 years old:
Education Provider

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Education support to individuals in colleges including Bucks College Group, Berkshire College of Agriculture and Reading College
  • Individual Learning Packages based on an individual’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes
  • Bespoke, community life skills education support packages
  • Creative opportunities using expressive arts, creative media and a variety of social groups
  • Relationship guidance and help building social networks
  • Life skills training to move towards independent living
  • Travel training
  • Employability skills building
  • Work experience and Supported Internship opportunities

Up to 18 years old:
Transitions work

Amongst other services, we:

  • Provide individual and group transition programmes to help people move from school to college and minimise anxiety
  • Provide information, advice and guidance to mainstream schools with a SEN department, and to specialist schools for secondary ages
  • Offer bespoke Travel Training packages for schools
  • Help co-create sport-based partnerships
  • Run parent and carer information events