About Central Youth Volunteering Project

The Central Youth Volunteering Project is a new project run by the Volunteer Centre Bedford and Biggleswade to promote volunteering experiences for young people that are exciting and meaningful. By volunteering for just 10 hours young people can gain a nationally recognised accreditation through vInspired and have fun doing it!

Volunteering has so many benefits - it raises confidence and self esteem, gives young people something to put on their personal profile on UCAS, will help with career and further education choices and encourage young people to be more involved and included in their local communities.

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. The opportunities are varied - whether you want to volunteer with children, the elderly, sports, conservation work there is something for you. Start volunteering now!

Call Sarah Bigg on 07508113009 or e-mail sarah@bedfordvb.org.uk for more information.

Register at vInspired

You can register at http://vinspired.com/ .

When registering make sure you select Central Youth Project – Volunteer Centre Bedford as your validator.

Current Projects

Wrest Park Film Project

Wrest Park are running a 4 week project in February allowing young people to visit the house and gardens and then make a film/animation using inspiration from the house and gardens which will then be displayed at Wrest Park. The film/animation will be made at the E-Leaning Centre in Luton; it has state of the art equipment and focuses on music technology, digital imaging and animation. This is a UNIQUE and EXCITING opportunity.

Wrest Park is in Silsoe. Transport will be provided for this project.

BUPA Storytellers

BUPA Care homes across Bedfordshire, will be hosting special community storytelling events in January and are appealing for volunteer storytellers to bring tales and fables to life. Celebrated each year, National Storytelling Week, which runs between January 28 to February 4 aims to increase awareness of the value of sharing stories. For information on a BUPA care home near you email Sarah on sarah@bedfordvb.org.uk

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

BDCPS are looking for volunteer fundraisers in Bedford town centre for a collection on Sunday 26th February. BDCPS are a small local charity which provides support to people in North and Mid Bedfordshire with Cerebral Palsy, their families and carers.

Diamond Jubilee Volunteer Community Task Force

Looking for volunteers to help the elderly with their gardens in Sandy.

East Anglian Air Ambulance

A team of volunteers is needed to help in the office, as fundraisers, leaflet distributors, at events and more! Exciting opportunity to volunteer for an organisation that provides a 365 day-a-year life-saving service!

Wood Green Charity Shop

The Wood Green Charity Shop in Sandy are looking for leaflet distributors around the Sandy area. No training/experience is needed and your travel experiences will be paid. Although not working directly with animals it may help you to make contacts for further voluntary work with animals. Also great experiences to put down on CVs, job applications and UCAS applications!

Dunton Community Gardens

Opportunities will be available in the Spring.

Snow Clearance

Snow clearance in Biggleswade, Sandy and surrounding villages.

Sandy Youth Club

Looking for volunteers to coach young people aged 8-12 football.

Also looking for general helpers for the youth club.

Takes place Tuesday 6.30-8pm for young people aged 8-12.

Cinnamon Trust

Cinnamon Trust are looking for volunteers to visit elderly people in their homes to help them look after their pets. This opportunity is for people aged 16 and over but if someone 18+ is willing to register with you then it is still available to you. This is required in the Ampthill area.

In the Biggleswade area Cinnamon Trust are also looking for volunteers to dog walk. Again this opportunity is for people aged 16 and over but if someone 18+ is willing to register with you then it is still available to you.

Bedford Citizens Housing Association

Bedford Citizens Housing Association are looking for volunteers to support them in running activities for elderly residents. This could be either visits such as shopping in Milton Keynes or going to see a pantomime or activities in residential homes such as cookery and poetry. This is required Monday to Friday day times so could be something to do on school holidays or we could talk with them about some weekend volunteering.

Oakley Rural Day Centre

Oakley Rural Day Centre for the Elderly are looking for volunteers to help with the running of the day centre. Could be helping to prepare lunch or tea, having a chat with the elderly, arts and crafts etc. This takes place during the week so again something for school holidays.

Volunteer for just 10 hours and gain a nationally accredited award. It's Fun & Free!

Call Sarah Bigg on 07508113009 or e-mail sarah@bedfordvb.org.uk for more information.

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