Volunteering Opportunities

VOLUNTEERING

OPPORTUNITIES

It’s time to get into the festive spirit and give you our volunteering pick for December 2022. It gives a flavour of the many opportunities we hold at CVS Bedfordshire from organisations across the area, so do contact us for more opportunities if you can’t see something that appeals to you.

You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter at www.cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteer-newsletter for all the latest opportunities and other volunteering related news.

Search for and register an interest in all the listed roles above and many more, by adding the name of the organisation into the keyword field on our Simply Connect opportunity search at cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteer. Call us if you need any further information on 01234 354366. Autism Bedfordshire Volunteer Support Workers – Loads of Autistic Fun

Volunteers provide 1:1 support for autistic children and young people at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) groups in Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and Luton.

CPRE Bedfordshire Research and Admin Volunteer

As an Awards Volunteer you will provide vital assistance to the project and help us reach more people. Initially this will involve updating contact details of the previous entrants and researching organisations and projects that we can target for the 2023 awards.

Bedford Borough Council School Governor

School governors are skilled, motivated people who are committed to making an improvement in our schools. Every school in Bedford Borough has its own governing board which is made up of staff from the school, parents and members of the public

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Diabetes Education Volunteer

Volunteers support patients with Type 2 Diabetes who are invited to our diabetes education sessions, which we currently deliver in English, Urdu and Bengali.

NSPCC School Services Volunteer

As a Speak out. Stay safe. volunteer, you will visit primary schools to deliver Speak out. Stay safe. workshops that teach children about the different types of abuse and how they can speak out and stay safe.

Re-engage Tea Party Host

Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated.

43 Bromham Road, Bedford Call 01234 354 366 or Email: volunteering@cvsbeds.org.uk www.cvsbeds.org.uk

Welcome to King’s Oak Primary School!

King's Oak Primary School is an exciting and unique place to learn. We combine high expectations for everyone with a carefully designed learning environment that put children at the core of all we do. Our staff are committed to ensure our ethos of Excellence and Citizenship supports all pupils to thrive and reach their full potential. We can offer fantastic resources including our own farm, a science lab, cooking and art rooms, an allotment, extensive green spaces and much, much more.

Rob Morley-Smith Headteacher Why Choose King’s Oak Primary School?

Our parents say:

“Even with all these Covid changes the staff have had to put in place, they all remain as happy, smiley and welcoming as ever. For that I am grateful and thankful.” “My child loves it here” “I witnessed first-hand when settling my daughter just how hard they work” 98% of parents say their child enjoys coming to school 97% of parents say their child feels safe and well cared for in school

OFSTED say:

“Pupils at Kings Oak are offered exciting learning experiences that are preparing them well for the future.” “Pupils’ talents and interests are valued. Pupils say that adults encourage them to be independent and to take on responsibilities.” “Early years is a happy and safe environment where learning encourages independence. Adults have an impressive understanding of the needs of each child.”

‘Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow’

Kings Oak Primary School

Oak Road, Bedford, MK42 0HH Phone: 01234 220480 Email: enquiries@kingsoakprimary.co.uk Website address: https://www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk