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The Bureau, Glossop's Community Wellbeing Charity

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“The Bureau gave me a reason to get out, meet people and feel useful again. Best thing I've done.”
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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

About this role

Our Youth Squad is run by young people, for young people. As a squad volunteer you'll help plan and run activities, share your ideas on what matters to local teens, and grow your confidence and leadership skills along the way. Because everyone in the squad is under 18, a parent or guardian gives consent when you join, and you'll always have a Bureau youth worker alongside you.

What you'll do

  • Help plan activities and events
  • Share ideas for what young people want
  • Welcome and support other young volunteers
  • Build leadership and teamwork skills
Suitable forAge 13–17
AreaGlossop
FrequencyRegular, Flexible
Spaces8 of 8 available

For under-18s, a parent or guardian gives consent when applying.

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+

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