New in Volunteer Roles
The following volunteering opportunities were added to the CVS Simply Connect platform during October 2026
We have exciting new roles added almost daily to our system, check out what's new!
Bedford Borough Council
We are looking for volunteers to take on the role of 'Independent School Appeal Panel Members' for Bedford Borough Council.
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Good Neighbour Scheme Volunteer - Marston Moretayne
Volunteer with your local GNS to provide help to residents in your village. They may need a lift to the hospital or help with their shopping. They may have a one off garden task they cannot manage or just want a chat and a cup of tea.
Volunteer Community Transport Driver
Our Community Transport service supports a wide range of passengers, including older people, disabled people and those who may struggle to access local services, appointments and social activities independently.
Bpha
We are a housing association with community hubs in Kingsbrook, Queens Park, Brickhill ,Goldington and Kempston operating at various times and days and looking for residents who would like to share their knowledge , expertise or experience by providing talking presentations in the community.
Help set up table and chairs and activities. To engage with visitors and demonstrate active listening skills and able to show empathy when appropriate. Help record outcomes or customer feedback. Manage attendance register.
To help to improve communal green spaces or individual gardens around Bedford. These will be one off garden projects that could include weeding, lawn cutting, digging, hedge rimming, planting and watering.
bpha Workshop /Activity Provider
To hold a regular workshop or activity that may include children's or older adult crafts, knitting, sewing, wreath making, singing, dancing, games, mental health support, talking therapy, information or advice. Must have own public liability insurance.
Empowering Vulnerable Children Uganda
Volunteer Fundraisers in Major Donor Fundraising Team
Volunteer Head of Major Donor Fundraising (MDF)
We are a Christian charity providing a future, through education, for some of the poorest children in the world. Where we work there is a great deal of suffering including AIDS, malaria, typhoid, cholera and malnutrition.
HopeWorks
Volunteer Pathways Assistant (Coffee & Connect)
Volunteer Pathways Assistant (Cookery course)
Volunteer Pathways Assistant (Gym Assistant)
The Pathways Volunteer will assist the Learning Coordinators, and/or team, to develop and facilitate accessible activities and skills learning, provide one-to-one support to
Magpas Air Ambulance
You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins.
You will support the CPR trainer in setting up manikins and defibrillators, ensuring the session runs smoothly, assisting the trainer wherever possible and helping to pack away.
NOAH Enterprise
Welcoming people to the store · Serving customers on the till · Helping customers find what they are looking for · Sorting, pricing and labelling stock · Steaming clothing · Helping to clean and tidy the store and stock
Penrose Social Interest Group
This volunteer role supports our Green Social Prescribing Triage system, helping individuals who have experienced long-term isolation or ill health to access and engage with green projects, build confidence, and reconnect with their community.
Love a good chat and a cuppa? Join us as a Tea & Talk Volunteer and help make Penrose Roots Garden a welcoming space where people can relax, connect, and feel part of the community. You'll prepare and serve drinks for members, help create a friendly atmosphere, and spend time chatting, helping everyone feel valued and included.
As an IT Tech Tracker, you'll visit our services in Luton and Bedford to record and track ICT equipment, working alongside staff to understand what's currently in use. You'll also help identify any items that are damaged, missing, or require attention from our IT team.
We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help run social activities for women living in our Luton Women's Single Homeless Accommodation Pathway (SHAP). By helping to deliver engaging group activities, you'll support women to build confidence, develop new skills and interests, and enjoy meaningful social connections in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic volunteer to support children's activity sessions at our supported temporary accommodation service in Luton. As a volunteer, you'll help run play sessions that are enjoyable, creative and age-appropriate, giving children a safe and welcoming space where they can have fun, build confidence and feel supported.
Totally Leighton Buzzard
Refreshment Lead for Totally Leighton Buzzard/Repair Cafe LB
Help create the warm welcome that makes Repair Café LB special. At Repair Café LB, repairs are only part of the story. Over a cup of tea or coffee, people share skills, swap stories, make connections and become part of their community.
Secretary for Totally Leighton Buzzard/Repair Cafe LB
We're looking for a friendly, organised volunteer to help coordinate the administration of our growing community projects, including our monthly Repair Café events, Learn to Mend sessions and sustainability initiatives.
Treasurer for Totally Leighton Buzzard/Repair Cafe LB
The volunteer role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of the group’s income and expenditure, monitoring the group’s bank account and ensuring that payments and reimbursements are made promptly.
Volunteering Lead for Totally Leighton Buzzard/Repair Cafe LB
The volunteer role involves supporting the growth and development of the Repair Café LB team by welcoming new volunteers, matching individuals to suitable roles and supporting them throughout their volunteering journey.
43 Bromham Road, Bedford
Call 01234 354 366 or
Email volunteering@cvsbeds.org.uk
www.cvsbeds.org.uk
