Christmas Tree Collection 11th Jan 2026

We are ideally looking for volunteers who have a driving licence and own a van or large vehicle, although this is not essential. If you are volunteering as an individual, you will be paired with another volunteer.

On the collection days, Child Bereavement UK staff and volunteers will be driving around Buckinghamshire and Berkshire collecting people’s real used Christmas trees from their driveways in return for a donation. The trees will be delivered to a central base where they will then be chipped and recycled. Light refreshments will be provided for volunteers on the day.

Volunteering location and dates

Our collections will take place from 9am to 5pm each day from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 January 2026, and our base will be Wooburn & Bourne End Local Parish Council Offices, Town Lane, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 0PS.

Volunteer requirements

Ideally we are looking for volunteers who have a driving licence and own a van or large vehicle, although this is not essential.

As well as being friendly, able to work well with others and happy to follow instructions, volunteers for this role will need to physically able to lift and move potentially large Christmas trees and will ideally have knowledge of the local area and/or access to Google maps/navigation system.

Support given

We will provide full training on what to do on the day and how to use the routing app as well as gloves, goggles and a Child Bereavement UK branded t-shirt to wear during your shift. All volunteers will be given an overview of the charity and the work that we do.

What you’ll get out of the experience

This is a fun and different volunteering experience, ideal for individuals, groups or companies wanting to give something back and support Child Bereavement UK.

Department

Fundraising

Key working relationships

You will be working alongside our fundraising team members, members of the public and other volunteers.

Equality and diversity

The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

We encourage diversity and equality in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and would like to discuss this with us prior to signing up, please email us to see how we can support you.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. By volunteering with us you are agreeing to support a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We ask you to be vigilant when you volunteer with us and report any concerns directly to members of Child Bereavement UK staff. You will be briefed on the safeguards in place for your specific role during the volunteer briefing.

Terms and conditions

The description outlines some of the duties and activities you may undertake in this role. Occasionally, you may be asked take on other duties if needed and your volunteer manager will discuss this with you.