We have a number of rooms available for hire, for more information, and to see photographs, please visit our Room Hiring page

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT BUC:-

Car Park volunteer

Applications are invited for the volunteer role of Parking Coordinator to manage the use of the BUC car park: likely to be a maximum of 1-2 hours per week on average.

Person Specification:

• Church member or empathy with Christian values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literate with knowledge of/willingness to learn Excel/Word
• A DBS Certificate will be required

Job Description:

• Manage all Car Park enquiries and permits issued to church members and external users (in accordance with URC/BUC policies)
• Advise terms/rates and collect appropriate payments/fees (preferably via BACS or DONA). Rates are reviewed by Resources Committee/Church Council annually
• Issue Car Park Permits usually on an annual basis
• Supervise use of the Car Park, note vehicles without permits and issue Warning Notices; in the case of repeated use without a permit notify SIP to take action as last resort
• Liaise with Treasurer/Finance Team 
• Produce a summary of Fees paid to Church Council/Resources Team when required

Bookings Coordinator

Applications are invited for the volunteer role of Bookings Coordinator to manage room lettings of the BUC premises: likely to be a maximum of 2 hours per week on average.

Person Specification:

• Church member
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literate with knowledge of/willingness to learn on-line booking system
• Enhanced DBS Certificate and Safeguarding training will be required

Job Description:

• Manage all lettings of our Church and halls (including internal & external hirers) using the online booking system
• Seek advice from the Minister/Church Secretary re: suitability of potential hire
• Show potential hirers around as necessary
• Once booking is confirmed, ensure completion and signature of the BUC Lettings Agreement (including Conditions of Hire, Safeguarding Policy, Safety & Fire precautions) and issue invoice.
• Arrange issue of keys and completion & signature of Keyholder Forms and issue any necessary car park permit(s) in liaison with Parking Coordinator
• Produce monthly summary of all Lettings to Church Council and Resources Team when required

Further details of both roles and Application Forms are available from:

Jane Clinton, Church Secretary: tel. 07484 714856 or bucchurchsec@gmail.com

Closing date for Applications: Friday 17 July 2026

A bit of history......

Artist: Terry Whitworth

Our church building dates from 1860 and was originally a congregational church (which later became the URC), but in 1972 the Bridport URC and Methodist churches came together to form Bridport United Church. 

We're part of Churches together in Bridport and District and we have a covenant relationship with St. Mary's Anglican Church.

Donations

There are many ways in which you can donate to support the work of the church and the community we serve.

Cash donations can be made during any visit to the church and church services; cashless donations can be made using the card reader located in the Church Hall and online donations can be made using the link below.

https://donate.mydona.com/bridport-united-church   

You can also donate using a BACs transfer, as follows:-

Bank: HSBC

Sort code: 40 13 28

Account Number: 01473565

Any donation, whether large or small, will be very much appreciated. Thank you!