Volunteering in Bedfordshire and Luton

Volunteering with our services

We offer a wide and growing variety of roles, giving you the chance to learn new skills, build confidence, and gain experience in a supportive and stimulating environment. Volunteering - even for a small amount of time - can be a great way to make a real difference in your local community.

We'll provide all the training and support you need to carry out your role comfortably and enjoy your time as a volunteer with us.

Questions and application

If you have questions, please contact us.

Email: eec.volunteers@nhs.net

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Don't take our word for it!

Volunteer testimonials

Caroline, Diabetes Education Volunteer, Luton

"I love the connection with people, I feel part of the team now and it's just like going to work with lots of advantages. It's given me a sense of purpose and I feel like I am giving something back."

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Leah, Diabetes Education Volunteer, Luton

"My day of volunteering is the most exciting time of every week. Doing good for others and the community provides me with a natural sense of accomplishment. The social contact aspect of helping and working with others gives me a profound effect on my overall psychological well-being. Knowing that every call I make to book a person on the DESMOND education program will make a difference to them is amazing."

Gosia, Bedfordshire Breastfeeding Buddy Volunteer

“Volunteering brings in meaningful contribution to the future generations' health and wellbeing."

Work experience

Volunteering is different to work experience.

For our volunteering roles, we ask you to commit to volunteering regularly for a minimum of 6 months and undertake recruitment checks before you get started.

Work experience is a short term opportunity where you can spend time with our teams observing their roles.

Learn more about work experience