Volunteering with BucksVision

27/06/2022

We are delighted to announce that as of Friday 24 June, BucksVision will deliver the Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service (BISS).

The current BISS team have transferred across, and we want to reassure you that it should be “business as usual”, with the same service continuing to be delivered at its current high standard.

We will be working in partnership with UK Bucks and Deaf Activities to help people even more effectively.

The BISS team will share our office in Meadowcroft, Aylesbury and can be contacted by telephone: 01296 479 970 and email: [email protected], or you can call our office number on 01296 487 556.

We believe that this is a really positive development and by delivering the BISS service alongside our current services, we hope to reach even more people with sight loss and make an even greater impact.


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07/06/2022

Feel inspired to ? For more information about joining our volunteer community, visit our website www.bucksvision.co.uk/support/Volunteer-for-us or speak to our Volunteer Team 01296 487 556. Let’s celebrate you next year!


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06/06/2022

Here’s a message of thanks from our staff team,
to all our great volunteers.

05/06/2022

Throughout our long history, in numerous ways, contribute to the delivery of our services and activities, and help blind and partially sighted people in their communities to live full and independent lives. Join our fantastic team of volunteers, and you too can truly have an amazing impact on many people. Volunteers really are “The jewel in our crown”!

04/06/2022

Post a picture of you and your this , and tell us how you are celebrating!

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03/06/2022

Today we highlight the vital role play across our services, helping to break down barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people; drivers provide safe transport; volunteer led social groups create a fun and supportive community; befrienders offer companionship by phone or in person; tech team show how technology can enrich lives; tandem, bowls and walking guides ensure people stay healthy and improve wellbeing, and our admin and social media team guarantee people stay up to date with our news and activities. Volunteers make a difference!

If you are thinking about volunteering, we have a broad range of opportunities for you to choose from https://bucksvision.co.uk/support/Volunteer-for-us


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02/06/2022

Running throughout June , is a time to celebrate everything that makes our communities great, and the wonderful volunteers at the heart of them.

How are you thanking the in your life, supportive friends, neighbours, and community members?

We would love to hear from our blind and partially sighted followers about how BucksVision have made a difference to them! Share your story with us below.


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01/06/2022

It’s and a time to say thanks!
We celebrate the amazing contribution and valuable impact of our , who strive to make daily life better for people with sight loss. We thank those who usually volunteer but have not been able to because of the pandemic. This week is for you!


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31/05/2022

is almost here! We are busy planning
and thinking about how to thank our incredible for their amazing efforts. Check out our social media during Volunteers Week to see how we will be celebrating.


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03/02/2022

It is an exciting time for our charity; it's time to expand and broaden the skills and composition of our Board of Trustees.

We need passionate Trustees, who represent the diverse community we support, with an interest in our work who can bring their experience and skills, in particular Fundraising, Marketing, Human
Resources, and Digital Services/Inclusion, into our organisation to enable us to provide an accessible, effective and appropriate range of services to our members.

We invite all interested candidates to view our Trustee Recruitment Pack www.bucksvision.co.uk/trustee-recruitment
or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please get in touch with Alison Deuchars, [email protected], 01296 487 556.

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03/02/2022

Today is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. One in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year, by talking about it we can support ourselves and others. However, you do it, start the conversation!

Time to Talk Day 2022 is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England, in partnership with Co-op. The campaign runs UK wide, with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and See Me in Scotland, Inspire and Change Your Mind in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales.

Buckinghamshire Mind, in partnership with Community Impact Bucks, has produced three training videos to support volunteers’ well-being, Setting boundaries as a volunteer, and Supporting someone else’s mental wellbeing as a volunteer.

Every Mind Matters has expert advice and practical tips around Coronavirus and wellbeing.

Buckinghamshire Mind is a great source of information and support.

Healthy Minds Bucks has lots of short videos and links that will
help you look after yourself

You can call the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.



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27/01/2022

The 100-year-old volunteer with no plans to stop!

None of our volunteer roles have a maximum age restriction as we believe you are never too old to volunteer!

We have recently introduced Alumni Volunteer roles, for existing volunteers; we recognise and value older volunteers, and the variety of skills and abilities they have developed over the course of their volunteering that benefits both our members and our organisation.

Meet Beryl, the 100-year-old volunteer who is still making drinks at Ealing Hospital.