New Volunteering Opportunities for December 2025
V365 Volunteer Fair
Saturday 10th January 2026
10:00am – 2:30pm
The Corn Exchange, Newbury
V365 is back!
Want to get involved with volunteering in your local community in 2026?
Come and enjoy a conversation about how you could be making a difference in 2026 at Volunteer Centre West Berkshire’s V365 event.
Meet with a wide variety of local organisations needing volunteers all under one roof in the heart of Newbury.
Independent Visitor
Could you volunteer and make a difference to a local young person in care? An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. This involves establishing a long-term supportive relationship where the young person will have the opportunity to develop their interests, learn new skills and build their self-esteem.
This role provides an opportunity to make a positive difference to the life of a vulnerable young person. It would suit a dedicated volunteer who can be a good role model. Training is provided and the time commitment is a few hours once a month (visits usually happen at the weekend) for a minimum of two years.
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Fundraising Volunteer
A local charity provides a home and support to young people who are leaving care or who are homeless. They are looking for volunteers to join their team to help with fundraising.
The role may include developing community fundraising and awareness events, helping on stalls at events, distributing leaflets and flyers, delivering presentations to schools, attending cheque presentations and approaching organisations for sponsorship or donations.
Time commitment is 1-2 hours a fortnight and the role would suit volunteers with good communication skills. Previous fundraising experience would be a bonus.
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Family Drop In Volunteers
A charity which provides support for autistic and other neurodivergent individuals and their families is looking for volunteers to help at its monthly Family Drop-In session in Newbury. The sessions give children and young people an opportunity to socialise in a relaxed and supportive environment with their parents/carers. The Drop-In is designed to be safe and welcoming, with an organised craft activity each month.
As a volunteer, you’ll help the children and young people to socialise, joining in with games and activities, and support parents/carers who may feel overwhelmed and just need someone to listen. The club runs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, with volunteers required between 4:45 and 6:15pm. The role would suit those with experience of supporting those with disabilities.
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Session Volunteers
If you are calm, friendly, practical and a good team player, then you could get involved with a Newbury based project that meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to support the homeless.
The project offers friendly support to those in need, as well as a hot meal, groceries, toiletries, bedding and clothes.
Volunteers are needed to help with the preparation and serving of meals, washing up and the issuing of supplies. Volunteers should be open-minded, empathetic, calm and practical. Volunteers commit to at least one session a month although many volunteers do more.
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Art Hub and Ancillary Café Volunteer
A local charity which advances education and appreciation of the arts is looking for volunteers to help in its small café in Newbury. This will involve chatting to patrons, serving drinks (after training on the barista machine) and cake, clearing tables, washing up and helping ensure the smooth running of the café. You would take payments for café sales and potentially art sales. There are also opportunities to help with exhibitions and events.
The café is currently open Thursday through to Sunday and they normally work on a four-hour shift (9:30-13:30 and 12:30-16:30). The role would suit good communicators with a sense of humour who enjoy working in a team.
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For information about these and more than 350 other volunteering opportunities please contact Volunteer Centre West Berkshire via vbase@vcwb.org.uk or call 01635 49004