If you are not sure whether volunteering is for you, or if you already have a lot of commitments and very little time, then a good way to offer your support to organisations is to try some one off volunteering opportunities.

Luton Fairness Taskforce Collaboration Fund is open for expressions of interest. Applications are welcome from charities and community groups who want to work together to offer interventions, support and advice to people who need it in the context of the cost of living crisis and to address associated risks around poverty.

It is great to see parks and open spaces across Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough being recognised as amongst the best in the country once again. Volunteers play a significant part in keeping these spaces going.

A look at how Community Led Initiatives uses volunteer peer mentors to encourage people to improve their lives.

The Multiply project is a three year programme from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council aimed at helping people improve their numeracy skills. If you are delivering something in this area they would welcome talking with you.

Govia Thameslink is launching the Your Station Your Community Improvement Fund on 28 June

The Community Ownership Fund will open for Expressions of Interest on 10 June 2022.  

Simply Connect is a self contained platform allowing you to connect with the many different organisations with volunteering opportunities. But sometimes it helps to connect in person.

A look at two local charities providing a valuable befriending service to our community and their volunteering opportunities.

Call for parents, carers, young people and children to respond and make their views known on how they want to be supported