We have a variety of volunteering opportunities within the organisation, as described below:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

We have a vacancy for a co-opted member of our Board of Trustees. Co-opted trustees attend board meetings every six weeks and contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role of giving strategic direction to the organisation, in conjunction with the Chief Officer. For more details about becoming a co-opted board member please email Karen Perry, Chief Officer or telephone 01234 216002.

INFORMATION AND ADVICE

1. I and A volunteers are fully trained and provide information and advice on many issues relating to the older people of the county. This help is given from our Bromham Road, Bedford offices from many established outreach clinics around the county and by home visits. Volunteers may choose to help with all three or to mix and match, as their circumstances dictate.

2. We are keen to recruit additional volunteers for reception and admin duties in our Bromham Road, Bedford   office.

3. We need more people to train to become Arm Chair Based Exercise instructors. If you really want to make a difference to older peoples health, this is an ideal opportunity.

To find out more about volunteering for Information and Advice please email sjpatacb@gmail.com

LINK VOLUNTEERS

Our LINK service provides help to people who are suffering ill health and whose worries contribute to this. Our LINK team visit people in their own home and provide practical and emotional support with issues such as finance, housing and abuse.

SPECIALIST VOLUNTEERING

There are three particular areas   we have identified as requiring specialist help. These are:

1. Funding Bids.

2. Marketing.

3. Graphic Design.

To find out more about these volunteering opportunities please email Steve Perry or telephone 01234 216002.

Volunteering is a great way to become involved with the community and to meet like-minded people.   Obviously, volunteers are unpaid but highly valued members of our team. However, travel expenses and mileage allowance is reimbursed.