The Voluntary Sector in Milton Keynes

Fancy helping out your local community? Voluntary opportunities always exist. This weeks article asks if you can support Newport Muster, Cancer Research UK and Ride High. Volunteer in Milton Keynes

Age UK MK would like to invite anyone 60 years or over who lives in Milton Keynes Borough to an enjoyable event where they can express their views and concerns. The discussions are informal and in small groups (11AM to 2PM), including a free 2 course lunch. People can book a place at The Peartree Centre on 5 or 21 October, or at Hanslope Village Hall on 26 October:

This year's main topic is the help older people will need to keep active and enjoy a good social life. We are always keen to attract people who have not attended a Forum before.
To book on-line at the Age UK website click here or contact Cathy Irving on (01908)557878

The Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes has been helping people in Milton Keynes find the right volunteering roles since 1976. Wherever you live in Milton Keynes and whatever your availability, age, skills or interests we can find the right role for you. We have opportunities in the arts, sport, the environment, with animals, in counselling, with older people, education, care, health, childcare, youth and many, many more.
Find out about volunteering opportunities in Milton Keynes today

Trustees play a vital role in the success of charities and community groups and without them they could not function. Being a trustee is a respected and responsible role. Trustees come from many different walks of life, so if you're over 18 years of age, have good interpersonal skills and are available on average for up to 5 hours per month, why not register your interest with The Volunteer Centre?
Become a Trustee in Milton Keynes

So you are interested in volunteering and have even seen a couple of opportunities listed in this very column that have caught your eye, but something stops you from giving us a call. Did you know that the friendly staff at the Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes, are on hand to give information on volunteering opportunities that suit you?
Volunteer in Milton Keynes Today

Over 3,000 Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) volunteers provide vital services that enable people with sight problems to live independently and tackle every day challenges. The organisation is currently looking at expanding their volunteer team and is recruiting for a number of roles, detailed in the main article. Be a Royal National Institute for the Blind Volunteer

Here at the volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes we value volunteering in all its diversity and its importance to society. We work in close partnership with a wide variety of agencies and organisations to develop volunteering opportunities. The roles are endless and you can volunteer whether you are young or old ... Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes

The Volunteer Centre in Milton Keynes has been supporting people into volunteering for over 30 years. To find out more information about volunteering within the local community take a look at the articles below.

Inter-Action, MK	Volunteering Opportunities
Get Involved	Willen Hospice Volunteers Needed
NightstopMK	Volunteers Can Do Anything

The Young Minds Project has been set up to host a network of support and activities for young people who are at risk. The project will provide mentoring, positive activities and an alternative to education. The Project aims to support any young person between 10 and 19...
The Young Minds Project

Brian Eddies said: “I was delighted to have been invited to visit The Born Free Foundation's head office in Horsham. I have just started fundraising for Born Free but have many years of experience of fundraising. I hope to help raise awareness and vital funds for Born Free because they help animals worldwide. I was so thrilled to have met Born Free's Founder Virginia McKenna during my visit, Virginia is one of the most dedicated and inspirational animal advocates of our time, a truly amazing day for me and my companion guide dog ‘Duchess'. Born Free, Milton Keynes

The Association of Young People with ME (AYME) is a registered charity for young people with ME/CFS. They support thousands of children and young people, parents and carers. Membership of AYME is free to all young people in the UK who have ME/CFS and are aged 0-25. On joining AYME you will have access to friendship-supporting services. For more information visit www.ayme.org.uk or call the help and information line on 08451 23 23 89. AYME, Milton Keynes

The MK Council of Voluntary Organisations believes that voluntary activity is a vital component in the life of the community, offering individuals and groups an opportunity to participate, contribute, and control their environment.

MKCVO aims to develop and support local voluntary and community activity by offering information, services and ensuring that there is effective communication both within the sector and public or private organisations. Visit our web siteVoluntary Sector Gateway MK

Milton Keynes Women & Work Group is a unique organisation established in Milton Keynes since 1978. We offer FREE Advice, Guidance, Training and Support to women who are unemployed.
Milton Keynes Women & Work

Farthing House is a project of Milton Keynes MIND part of the national mental health charity MIND. We are a BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) accredited organisation.
www.farthing-house.org.uk

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to helping families where there is at least one child under five. We recruit, train and supervise experienced parents who are willing to offer emotional support and practical help in a non-judgemental way as volunteers to other parents in the community. For more information, please call us on 01908 230030 or visit our website at
Home-Start Milton Keynes

We are a National charity founded in 1979 by Cora Phillips who, for ten years, looked after her husband who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She realized from personal experience how alone and unsupported many carers feel. The local branch in Milton Keynes is happy to help
Milton Keynes Alzheimers

The ground floor space to the right of reception in Acorn House has been transformed from being an information centre (InCCA) to a different, more flexible facility for the voluntary and community sector in Milton Keynes. There is still display space available for information about groups and their events and activities but in place of the computer pods there are now comfy chairs providing a small informal meeting space for voluntary and community groups.
GroupSpace, Milton Keynes

The National Energy Foundation is an independent educational charity, controlled by a board of distinguished Trustees. Its objective to work for the more efficient, innovative and safe use of energy and to increase the public awareness of energy in all its aspects.
National Energy Foundation, Milton Keynes

Founded in 1981, Camphill Milton Keynes is a thriving intentional community, providing support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. Over fifty residents live together with volunteer staff and their families in ten separate households.
Camphill, Milton Keynes

Advocacy is speaking up on behalf of an advocacy partner, ensuring their thoughts, concerns and wishes are communicated. We provide advocacy support thorough volunteers and/or paid staff that supports those requiring an advocate for a range of issues...
Advocacy Services in Milton Keynes

The Service provides support for families affected by Fire, Flood or Accident. The service is on standby to the Fire & Rescue Service and is based at Bletchley Fire Station. Volunteers are urgently required. Tel 01296 739308 for information

WRVS help vulnerable people all over the UK, and especially older people. WRVS work with Milton Keynes Council to provide their Books on Wheels scheme.WRVS is one of the UK's largest charities and volunteering organisations. Through its voluntary work, WRVS aims to give older people the opportunity and choice to get more out of life.