A bit about us- Funded by Friends of Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Community Hospital, the BCW Hub is a dedicated space for health, wellbeing, and social care activities to support the local community ...
Providing support for a community hub/facility.
Practical details
Volunteering • Project role (Temporary)
Contact person
Eloise Waring
Provided
#121553
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The Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross BCW Hub is seeking an individual who would like to support day to day operations.
A bit about the hub:
The Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub is based in Chalfont St Peter and our core purpose is to support residents, students, and professionals across Bucks.
Our Three Core Objectives:
1) A shared space for collaboration and co located services. The BCW Hub provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where health and social care professionals, VCSE organisations, and community partners can work together. By co-locating services, we make it easier for residents to access the right support at the right time, while strengthening partnership working across Buckinghamshire.
2) Opportunities for students to learn, grow, and contribute. We offer students meaningful opportunities to develop skills and gain real-world experience. This includes volunteering, placements, job shadowing, project work, and training. Students gain confidence and employability skills while contributing to a service that directly benefits local communities.
3) Supporting student wellbeing and mental health. The BCW Hub complements existing wellbeing services by offering an additional layer of community-based support. Students can access social connection, wellbeing activities, workshops, and clear signposting to local services, helping them feel more supported and connected.
We help people to:
>Reduce loneliness and isolation by connecting them with community groups, social clubs, and local activities.
>Improve physical and mental wellbeing through access to exercise groups, wellbeing workshops, and supportive programmes.
>Access the right local support through friendly, clear signposting to community organisations and specialist services.
The voluntary opportunity on offer:
The Hub is seeking a proactive individual looking to develop their skills, knowledge, and professional attributes. There is a wide range of activities that volunteers can support at the Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub. Some of these activities are described below:
• Training sessions: Attend training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in relevant areas.
• Co facilitating groups: Participate in or shadow facilitators during group sessions.
• Befriending support: Provide support to participants of groups through befriending initiatives.
• Career discussions: Engage in discussions about career paths and opportunities in the field.
• Experience with Communication: Develop communication skills, including assessing risks and working as part of a team.
• Researching opportunities: Engage in activities related to researching and evaluating the effectiveness or impact of various aspects within the hub's programmes or services. This could involve gathering information through surveys or other methods to understand the participants' perspectives and experiences.
• Administration and IT skills: Gain practical experience in administrative tasks and IT skills.
• Contribution to Voluntary Organisations: Play a role in the smooth running of a voluntary organisation, making a real difference to people’s lives.
• Develop writing skills: Enhance your writing skills and gain experience in communications across a range of digital channels.
These varied opportunities aim to provide a holistic and enriching learning experience during your time at the BCW Hub.
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About Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub
A bit about us- Funded by Friends of Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Community Hospital, the BCW Hub is a dedicated space for health, wellbeing, and social care activities to support the local community in South Buckinghamshire. The Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub launched in 2023, and to date, we have co-designed and co-delivered physical community wellbeing hubs based at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) campuses in Aylesbury and High Wycombe. The hub began as a partnership with BNU and Bucks Health and Social Care Academy and has since become a registered independent charity in November 2024. This year, the Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub was named Health Creating Community Space/Place of the Year at the 2025 Excellence in Health Creation Awards.
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