New Volunteering Opportunities for July 2026
Work Support Volunteers
A disability charity runs a programme in Newbury on weekdays whereby adults with learning disabilities experience a real working environment. Volunteers are required to join their team and support the users of the service whilst they undertake tasks such as counting and collating mailshots.
This is an opportunity to experience the rewards of helping adults with learning disabilities, developing their skills and independence and increasing their self-esteem. Ideal for patient volunteers with a calm and approachable manner.
Ref: V323
Restaurant Assistants
A Newbury charity which supports over 65s is looking for empathetic volunteers to help with serving meals at lunchtime. Time commitment is 11:30am until 1:30pm, and you can choose which days you help, from Monday to Friday.
The role would suit volunteers who are motivated to help people remain independent, are good listeners and enjoy being part of a team.
Ref: V414
Volunteer Leaders
An organisation in Tilehurst provides a safe and secure environment for young people to enjoy themselves, make new friends and develop their social skills. Volunteers get involved with activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, pool, table tennis, team games, discos, theme nights and karaoke. The role would suit volunteers who enjoy engaging with young people and being part of a team.
The sessions run on Friday evenings term-time only, with volunteers required between 6.45 and 9.45pm; commitment can be weekly or fortnightly. Training will be provided.
Ref: V293
Cemetery Maintenance Team Volunteer
Join a team helping to look after a cemetery in Thatcham. Tasks may include general gardening (including weeding and planting), caring for unattended graves, tidying the grounds and keeping the cemetery a peaceful and beautiful place for visitors.
Once the project has received expressions of interest, a meeting will be arranged to discuss ideas and build a wonderful community team. The role would suit keen gardeners who enjoy making a difference.
Ref: V401
Day Centre Volunteers
A Newbury day centre provides activities for people with learning and physical disabilities, and with frailty and dementia. The centre is seeking volunteers (daytime, on weekdays) who can interact with those attending, support the centre staff and be part of a team.
In this role, you would support with the various activities which include art and craft, cooking, music, dance and social interaction. The role would suit keen, friendly and approachable volunteers. They are looking for volunteers interested in art and craft, flower arranging, gardening or cooking or who have any other hobbies that can be shared.
Ref: V402
Repairers
A project in Newbury and Thatcham holds events where visitors can bring broken items for free repair. Volunteers will help visitors mend items such as clothes, furniture, electrical goods, ceramics and toys if the repair is feasible (if not, other advice on repair may be given). You will talk through the process with the owner thus passing skills on.
You don’t need to be professionally trained, just someone who enjoys fixing things. Volunteers will have skills in at least one of the following areas: PAT testing, electrical and electronic, PCs and tablets, woodwork, clocks, garden tools, jewellery, blade sharpening, general repairs (e.g. toys, kitchen tools) and mobile phone advice. You will be part of a team who support one another. Events run monthly on a Sunday afternoon, alternating each month between Newbury and Thatcham. Time commitment for an event is 3.5 hours.
Ref: V144
For additional advice and guidance on volunteering roles, please contact Volunteer Centre West Berkshire via vbase@vcwb.org.uk or call 01635 49004