Citizens Advice Bucks has been awarded a National Lottery Fund for the continuation of its Adviceline, and now need more people to man the lines.
The grant will see the charity scaling up the helpline to help people who need advice, as well as help the charity with digital transformation.
As a result of the cost of living crisis, the charity is seeing a surge in demand for its services.
The charity has committed to expanding its charity helpline by training even more volunteer advisors.
Citizens Advice is holding open days, so volunteers can find out more about what its like to volunteer.
Volunteer Manager, Irina Bondereva, explains:
“Our volunteer open events are a chance to meet our team and have an informal chat about volunteering with us, learn about what it’s like to volunteer with us, and find out if its right for you. We will take you through everything you need to know, and even help you make your application if you’d like to apply”.
Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls remain ongoing concerns in Buckinghamshire, with the Council urging us to help identify warning signs and support efforts to keep communities safe.
As pupils across Buckinghamshire get ready to return to school this week, Buckinghamshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to explore the support available to help children attend school regularly.
The initiative, between Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council, aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality in town centres across Bucks.
One of Buckinghamshire’s largest planned housing developments is set to move forward after years of delays, as the government confirmed Hampden Fields in Aylesbury will be among the first sites targeted by its New Homes Accelerator programme.
Buckinghamshire Council has secured the money from the Environment Agency to deliver two flood management feasibility studies and a natural flood management project running until 2027/28.
The Leader of Buckinghamshire Council has spoken after inaccurate reports on social media suggested buildings in the town could be used to house asylum seekers.
Buckinghamshire Council, in collaboration with Homes England and Fairhive Homes, has announced the launch of a newly developed housing scheme in Aylesbury. It aims to provide move-on accommodation for former rough sleepers, offering them the support they need to transition into permanent, settled homes.