Welcome to the

Volunteer Centre Bedford's Website

The Volunteer Centre Bedford is your local volunteer development agency covering Bedford Borough and North Central Bedfordshire.

Open: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Location: 43 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2AA

We are a charity and we link people who want to volunteer with organisations needing volunteering help.

We work with a wide range of local charities and "not for profit" organisations, community groups of all sorts, sports clubs and statutory organisations like hospitals and schools.

Whether you wish to volunteer yourself or are part of an organisation needing to recruit volunteers you can find the information you need to get started right here.

Funding

Removing Barriers to Volunteering in Bedford Borough

The aim of this fund is to provide financial support to community groups to help them recruit, retain and train volunteers to work with them in improving the lives of people in Bedford Borough.

The maximum you can apply for is £2,000. There is no
minimum sum. However, awards in excess of £1,500 will be the exception rather than the rule.

Download: Removing Barriers to Volunteering in Bedford Borough Leaflet for full details of what can and cannot be funded.

Visit www.blcf.org.uk/grants to download an application form or contact the Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation on 01767 626457 or at administrator@blcf.org.uk

Central Youth Volunteering Project

If you are aged 13-18 (or up to 25 for those with special needs) living in Central Bedfordshire there are a whole range of volunteering opportunities waiting for you under an new initiative from the Volunteer Centre Bedford and Central Bedfordshire Council. Under the project there is also the opportunity to get your volunteering accredited. To find out more visit our Central Youth Project Page

Events

New Volunteer Centre Biggleswade

A dedicated Volunteer Centre in Biggleswade (from the Volunteer Centre Bedford) opened
on Friday 20th May 2011.

Open every
Friday from 10am – 1.30pm at
the Mid Bedfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau Office at Century House, Market Square, Biggleswade

We want to increase the number of volunteers from the Biggleswade area and to do this we need good quality volunteering opportunities from local charities and community groups. Having a base in Biggleswade will be sure to attract more local people who prefer not to travel to Bedford to enquire about volunteering. If you need more volunteers and
need help recruiting, then call us on 01234 213100.

Volunteering Recruitment Sessions

• Monday 6 February
• Tuesday 14 February
• Tuesday 21 February
• Wednesday 29 February
• Thursday 8 March
• Tuesday 13 March
• Monday 19 March

At Volunteer Centre Bedford, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford

All Drop In's from 10am – 1.30pm

Why not drop in at the

Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford

Chat to Volunteer Centre Staff and we can suggest where you volunteer. YOU tell us what you are interested in and WE will find the perfect opportunity for you.

For more details call 01234 213 100

For details of local volunteering opportunities search via the Do-It Search Box

One Off Volunteering Opportunities

Find out about one off volunteering opportunities with:

• Pride in Bedford - Community Clean Up Days - Various Upcoming dates

Find out more......

Training Opportunities

• Volunteer Management - Wednesday 15th February 2012
• Being an Even Better Volunteer Manager - Thursday 15th March 2012

Find out more......