Volunteer Link Up

29/06/2026

Every volunteer makes a difference. Give your time, share your skills, and help strengthen our community.

22/06/2026

Volunteer Testimonial

Hear from Joan, who has been a volunteer befriender with VLU for the past two years, as she shares her experience and the difference volunteering has made to both her and the person she supports.

Interested in volunteering? Whether you’re considering becoming a befriender or would simply like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved.

Please note appearances have been altered for privacy of our volunteers.

22/06/2026

Volunteer Testimonial

Hear from Joan, who has been a volunteer befriender with VLU for the past two years, as she shares her experience and the difference volunteering has made to both her and the person she supports.

Interested in volunteering? Whether you’re considering becoming a befriender or would simply like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved.

Please note pictures may have been altered for volunteers privacy.

19/06/2026

We’re Looking for Volunteers!

Would you like to make a positive difference in your community?

We’re seeking compassionate volunteers to join us as Drivers or Befrienders. Whether you can offer practical support through transport or provide companionship to those who may feel isolated, your time can have a lasting impact.

Interested in getting involved? Contact us today to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how you can help.

17/05/2026

We’re really excited to share the launch of the Small and Mighty Support Programme 🎉

This four-year partnership brings together Community First Oxfordshire , OCVA, Oxford Community Action, Volunteer Link Up (West Oxfordshire) and Charity Mentors Oxfordshire to support small and micro community organisations across Oxfordshire.
Small organisations are the bedrock of Oxfordshire’s voluntary and community sector - making up 75% of our voluntary sector - and many are run almost entirely by volunteers. They do amazing work, often under a lot of pressure.
The programme is based on conversations with local groups as part of last year’s Small and Mighty Research Report. They told us that they needed more support with voice, volunteering, partnerships and organisational development.
Over the next four years, the Small and Mighty Programme will offer:
- Advice and support outreach clinics
- Collaboration and networking opportunities
- Volunteer showcases
- Mentoring support and training sessions

All of which will be tailored to the specific needs of the smallest community organisations. Phone and online help and advice will be available soon and the first support clinics and sessions will be launching this summer

Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for funding this work and helping make this support possible.

17/05/2026

16/04/2026

Volunteer Link Up would like to make it clear we have no ties or links with Volunteer Driver Services Oxfordshire. Volunteer driver service is a community interest company, not a charity. Volunteer Link Up is a registered charity (charity number : 1133530).
We operate a community transportation service to the residents of West Oxfordshire. Our volunteers were recently awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service because of their dedication to their volunteering. Our 130 DBS checked volunteers drivers are all local resident’s and at any one time we have approximately 1,000 West Oxfordshire based clients. Clients pay our drivers 45p per mile to cover their expenses, there are no other admin or registration fees.
Please contact us on 01993 776277 if you need help with transportation or if you would like to become a volunteer driver.
We have had feedback that some confusion exists with some West Oxfordshire residents, hopefully this post clears this up.