The Bureau is a community charity for Glossopdale, here to support health and wellbeing across our towns. Volunteering with us is a brilliant way to learn skills, meet people and feel good doing good. Browse every current role below and find the one that's right for you.

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Befriending Volunteer

The Bureau

1–2 hrs/week In the community / by phone

Offer companionship to an older or isolated neighbour.

Companionship Regular Training Given

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Youth Squad Volunteer

The Bureau

After school The Bureau Youth Hub

Join our under-18s squad shaping activities and events for local young people.

Youth-led Age 13–17 Regular

Youth Mentor

The Bureau

6 hrs/week Community Centre

Support young people to build confidence and life skills.

Leadership Skills Age 16–25 Flexible Hours

Environment Helper

Friends of Manor Park

3 hrs/week Local Parks

Assist with conservation and clean-up projects.

Nature Age 14+ Outdoor Work

Charity Shop Assistant

The Bureau Retail

Half-day shifts Hadfield High Street

Sort donations, serve customers and keep the shop welcoming.

Customer Service Flexible Hours Age 18+

Digital Skills Coach

High Peak Community Arts

2 hrs/session Library / Community Centre

Help adults get confident with phones, email and the web.

Tech One Off OK Flexible

Walking Group Leader

High Peak Walking for Health

Weekly walks Local trails

Lead short, friendly health walks in the countryside.

Outdoors Training Given Regular

Trustee

The Bureau

~6 meetings/year Glossop / remote

Use your skills to help steer the charity's future.

Governance Ad Hoc Skilled Role

Foodbank Sorter

Glossopdale Foodbank

Half-day shifts Gamesley Hub

Sort, date-check and pack donations into food parcels.

Hands-On Flexible Age 16+

Animal Care Assistant

RSPCA High Peak Branch

4 hrs/week Rehoming Centre

Help care for animals waiting to find their forever homes.

Animals Regular Age 18+

About this role

Give animals in our care the attention and enrichment they need before adoption. You'll help with feeding, cleaning, socialising cats and dogs, and getting them ready to meet potential adopters. Ideal for animal lovers who can commit to a regular weekly slot.

What you'll do

Feed, groom and socialise animals
Clean and enrich kennels and pens
Support adopters meeting the animals
Help with laundry and supplies

Suitable forAge 18+

AreaSimmondley

FrequencyRegular

Spaces1 of 4 available

How to Get Started

1Choose a Role›

2Submit Your Details›

3Attend an Intro Meeting›

4Start Volunteering

Why Volunteer?

Build New Skills

Meet New Friends

Give Back to the Community

Gain Experience