A round up of some of the latest vacancies in the voluntary and community sector in Bedfordshire.

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

The John Bunyan Community Boat seeks new volunteer crew.

Gig Buddies is a project organised by Bedford charity Living It Up. Gig Buddies support adults with learning disabilities and autism by matching them with volunteers based on similar interests so that they can be supported to live the life they choose, whilst building a genuine friendship and doing activities that they both enjoy.

Hear the latest news from local and national funders and get details on how to apply.

Be the Change! Volunteer with CLI and help to transform lives! Inspire. Transform. Flourish.

Building on the success of our popular training workshops earlier this year, we have reviewed and improved all our training content based on what you have told us is important as well as what we know you need to know.

As flu season approaches, residents of Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting the flu vaccine. Now available, the vaccine offers essential protection against the flu virus, which can cause serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.

The ICDSP is given unprecedented access to redacted material retained by the police to review matters of disproportionality objectively and independently, and police/detainee behaviour in the context of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure.  

Bedford foodbank started in September 2011 and  is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks who provide expert guidance and support.