Have a look at all of the new volunteer roles that have been added to Simply Connect this month.

Beyond Detention provides emotional and practical support such as befriending, clothes and phone credit to people detained in Yarl’s Wood IRC

Last year we experimented with short-term volunteering at Wimpole to bring in enough people to keep the House open over the Christmas holidays, one of our busiest periods. We created the new role of Christmas Experience Volunteer, which was similar to our standard House Experience Volunteer role, but limited to the five-week period between 25th November and 1st January.

ERTA is a voluntary membership-based, pro-public transport improvement association. Line re-openings is right up our street in advocacy, campaigning and nurturing congenial agreement and resolution, bringing people together and making common cause.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) does much more than just respond to emergencies, they also carry out activities to protect lives and properties – and is now recruiting volunteers.

Big Green Week runs from 10 - 18 June, check out the amazing green volunteering roles we have to offer

Take action within your community to increase recycling, reduce waste and improve the local environment. Join Central Bedfordshire Council’s waste reduction volunteer team.

We talked to Julie Clay, director of Food etc, a Community Interest Company which provides cookery workshops to disadvantaged people across Bedfordshire. Its growing team of volunteers uses cheap and nutritious food to show people how to prepare and enjoy healthier meals.

Take a look at all of our volunteer Trustee roles on our Simply Connect System.

Whatever your age, social isolation may be affecting you and volunteering could be a big part of the answer to solving this problem. So this month, we have sought out opportunities that might help anyone who wants to make new contacts with people and is happy to offer help along the way through volunteering to undertake specific tasks.

Some volunteering opportunities from the CVS Simply Connect platform that will support families.

We look at the work being done by FACES in Bedford, to support local families and how volunteers are critical to their service.

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.

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.

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.

Put your languages to good use for Panacea Charitable Trust

Some helpful hints on how to get the best out of our volunteering service.

Our current opportunities for those who are interested in supporting the mental health of others.

Raveen sought help for his mental health, started to volunteer with Big Local hosted by CVS and how has a permanent job. He shares his journey

Kirsty volounteers for Mind BLMK and is now employed by them. She talks about her role and why she values it.

Mind BLMK Wellbeing Open Day is a chance to find out about mental health services avaialble in the community.

Our thoughts on how volunteering might add to your CV.

By volunteering in the Scouting and Guiding movement you will be joining the do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers

Two opportunities to help SMARTcjs to support communities locally

A message from the Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire

See this month's selection of volunteering opportunities, hand picked from our Simply Connect collection from local voluntary organisations and charities.

Volunteering is the perfect way to help you achieve your goals.

How to make a difference in your local community and show that you care

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support refugees in your community.

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support people in your community in need of a helping hand.

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support those in your community with disabilities.

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support those families in your community who are struggling.

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support those in your community who are older adults

A summary of the opportunities for volunteering to support your neighbours

Changes to the way the recruitment tool is used will make online recruitment more effective

A look at local volunteering opportuniites in retail

Volunteers at Carers in Bedfordshire work alongside staff in a wide range of roles.

Trustees are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Find out about this highly rewarding form of volunteering.

Top Tips if you are thinking of volunteering as a Trustee.

Play your part by becoming a trustee with YouTurn Futures

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society is looking for a new chair of their Board.

Opportunities to volunteer with CPRE and save our green spaces.

Volunteer with girlguiding to find your place in a team of inspirational women.

A look at climate change and environment based organisations and volunteering opportunities in Bedfordshire

Volunteering opportunities for those passionate about Health and Social Care

Sell yourself.

on Volunteering as an Adviser

British Red Cross service is currently recruiting volunteers for their Mobility Aids service.

Can you help collect donated tools which will go to Africa?

How to be specific when searching for opportunities on Simply Connect.

A brief look into the ways in which volunteering can help you get back into employment.

Volunteer for 10 minutes at a time in Luton Borough to instil civic pride back into neighbourhoods

Helping you to find the right volunteer position for you.

Citizens Advice Bedford is looking for new volunteer advisors to join their team, and also has an opportunity for a money advice assistant.

Volunteering opportunities at John Bunyan Museum and Library and at Panacea Society in Bedford.

At Community Voluntary Service we want to mark this week by acknowledging the momentous effort that has gone into so many volunteering activities.

One Housing Group has several volunteering roles available in Bedford and Luton, helping vulnerable people to re-build their lives and take an active part in their wider community.

Wood Green The Animals Charity Shops are now re-opening and there are opportunities in retail for volunteers.

The response to appeals for volunteers has been phenomenal during the Covid-19 pandemic. As things start to adapt to a new normal, don't stop thinking about volunteering.

An example of good practice, on starting from scratch setting up a new support group in response to Coronavirus.

We are celebrating the volunteering input of members of staff here at CVS .

We are celebrating the volunteering input of members of staff here at CVS ..

Become a Volunteer - We have hundreds of opportunities to choose from!