New in Volunteer Roles
The following volunteering opportunities were added to the CVS Simply Connect platform during February 2025
We have exciting new roles added almost daily onto our system, check out what's new!
Addenbrookes Charitable Trust
ACT Information HUB Volunteer - Oncology Ward
You’ll be based on our new Hospital Hub in Oncology, talking to people about our charity, and raising awareness of the different ways that they can get involved.
ACT Information HUB Volunteer - Outpatients
You’ll be based on our new Hospital Hub in Outpatients, talking to people about our charity, and raising awareness of the different ways that they can get involved.
Bedford and Ouse Valley Scouts
Assistant Beaver Scout Leader - Bedford & Ouse Valley District
Join the team of leaders and help us provide fantastic opportunities to local young people.
We are open to boys and girls from all faiths, backgrounds and abilities, and welcome everyone.
Key Holder for District Campsite
Support bookings coming to the site - welcoming visitors to give them setting them up for their time on the site
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
Forget Me Not (dementia patient support)
Forget Me Not Volunteers provide social interaction and engagement for hospital patients living with dementia, supporting staff, carers and families to make hospital stays more warm, friendly and positive.
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK - Volunteers needed
We are looking for volunteers to support on a range of activities from awareness raising, peer support, research, campaigns and fundraising.
Bushmead Community Hub
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative volunteers to assist with our family craft and activity sessions at Bushmead Community Hub. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children and families, have a passion for arts and crafts, and want to contribute to a welcoming and engaging community environment.
Volunteer Bushmead Bowls Club Assistant
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to support the running of our Bowls Club at Bushmead Community Hub. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has an interest in social and recreational activities, and wants to contribute to a welcoming community environment.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help maintain and enhance our community garden at Bushmead Community Hub. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys gardening, working outdoors, and contributing to a green and welcoming space for the local community.
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
NHS - Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Volunteer
This volunteer role will support the Early Communication Support Team and 0-19 team at Chattertots sessions. These are 4 week courses for parents and their children aged 18mths-3 years, which help to develop a child’s listening and talking skills.
John Bunyan Community Boat
Cabin Crew, John Bunyan Community Boat
Volunteer cabin crew fulfil an important role; they are the ambassadors of the Trust, who attend to the needs of our passengers, ensuring that their experience on the John Bunyan is comfortable, enjoyable and safe.
Cabin Operations Manager, John Bunyan Community Boat
The Cabin Operations Manager has overall responsibility for customer care and refreshment services in the cabin, leading the Purser team who crew on cruises and assist with stock control etc.
Commercial Manager, John Bunyan Community Boat
The Commercial Manager is responsible for developing the annual Sales Plans for the operation of the John Bunyan Community Boat, and setting the cruise plan, pricing and booking conditions for the cruise activity.
Deck Crew, John Bunyan Community Boat
Deck crew are important members of the John Bunyan crew. They have responsibility for the safety of passengers boarding or alighting from the boat, securing the boat at moorings, operating locks and providing a look-out at the front of the boat, warning the helm via radio communication of any dangers, or other craft.
Marketing Manager, John Bunyan Community Boat
Marketing the cruises on the John Bunyan Community Boat is important to maintain high levels of public ticket sales, and increase the number and range of organisations chartering the boat for their own events.
MCA Qualified Boatmasters - John Bunyan Community Boat
The Boatmaster is a volunteer who is licenced by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, who has overall responsibility for all legal and safety aspects of the boat whilst passengers are on board. It is a key safety role, and a position of responsibility.
Sense
Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom or over phone. Our volunteers have spent thousands of hours with their buddies — learning new skills, having fun, and forming fantastic friendships.
Volunteering brings great rewards and we have opportunities for all. View hundreds of options through our online facility where you can register as a volunteer and apply. If you would like to talk further about volunteering, or would like some help using our Simply Connect Platform to register your interest in any of the above opportunities, then please do get in touch.
43 Bromham Road, Bedford
Call 01234 354 366 or
Email volunteering@cvsbeds.org.uk
www.cvsbeds.org.uk
