Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering

Opportunities

Many organisations are having to cut down on the activities that volunteers would normally engage in due to the pandemic. Others are busier than ever and not in a position to train new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please register on our system and be patient as it may take a while for organisations to be able to accommodate you. The following organisations were actively seeking to fill these roles at the time of going to press.

Search for any of this month’s featured roles by adding the name of the organisation into the keyword field on our Simply Connect opportunity search at cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteer

43 Bromham Road, Bedford Call 01234 354 366 or Email: volunteering@cvsbeds.org.uk www.cvsbeds.org.uk

Campaign to Protect Rural England Bedfordshire – Membership Co-ordinator

Volunteering with CPRE is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport. With your support we can do even more! As our Membership contact you will have an essential role in communicating with members and encouraging new people to join and support our important work.

Companions Real Bread CIC

Volunteers will work alongside and build positive relationships with ex-offenders who may recently have been released from custody. They fulfill tasks that support the business of the bakery. Roles might be flexible or specific depending on the particular skills, experience and interests of the applicant.

Thomas Pocklington Trust – Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council Member

Become a council member and make a difference by representing the voice of blind and partially sighted people under the six priority themes of education, employment, technology, health and social care, transport, sport and leisure. If you’re interested in gaining advocacy experience, and are a great communicator and confident with technology (or willing to learn), then don’t miss this opportunity to be an advocate from your own home! This role is for a blind or partially sighted person.

Transitions UK – Attain Volunteer Mentor

Volunteer to offer support to young people on the Attain project through community-based mentoring. Support is aimed at making a positive and effective transition to a better life. We believe that good, supportive relationships are key to helping that happen.

YMCA Bedfordshire – Food4 Assistants

This role is with the YMCA Bedfordshire social enterprise in Bedford that offers a free-to-use food distribution service. Your role will include assisting customers with picking items of food, helping with unloading and loading food, maintaining food hygiene standards and helping with creative displays.