Volunteers’ Week, from 1 to 7 June, is a chance for Bucks Mind to say a huge thank you to our absolutely incredible volunteers.
In 2025-26, an amazing 247 people gave 4857 hours of their valuable time to help deliver a wide range of services; including peer support groups, Counselling and wellbeing groups. Not to mention our Trustees, who bring a diverse mix of skills and experience to our charity.
In addition, a staggering 460 children and young people gave their time to support the mental health wellbeing of others in their schools as Peer Mentors.
We could not achieve all that we do to support people’s mental health without our volunteers. They are essential to our work and we would like to say a massive thank you to each and every one. Your support really does make an incredible difference to the lives of people experiencing mental ill-health in Bucks and East Berkshire.
At Bucks Mind, we ensure that we provide training, encouragement, motivation and development opportunities for people who are kind enough to volunteer with us.
Our volunteers tell us that they find the experience rewarding and inspiring.
“Volunteering with Bucks Mind has been such a positive and rewarding experience. I’ve learned so much already and it’s a real privilege to listen to young people’s stories and be trusted with their experiences.” Holly, Volunteer Trainee Counsellor, Young People’s Counselling
“Volunteering three times a week has given me a sense of purpose and I feel the groups are an excellent way for the people we support to meet-up in a safe space. I enjoy the responsibility for their wellbeing at the groups and have a sense of pride watching how they have progressed in confidence and interact with each other and myself.” Dave, Peer Support Bucks volunteer
From everyone at Bucks Mind, thank you to our invaluable volunteers; you are truly inspirational and we are enormously grateful for everything you do.
Find out more about volunteering with Bucks Mind