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Join our team of superhero volunteers
Volunteer remotely or in person and help us support carers and disabled people across
Luton and Bedfordshire.
Join our team of superhero volunteers
If you’d like to volunteer remotely, support our charity team, or take part as a work placement, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteers gain valuable experience across areas such as marketing, helpdesk, admin, social media and research.
Remote roles can suit different schedules and abilities. Tell us what you’re interested in and how much time you can offer—we’ll help match you to the right opportunity.
Disability Confident and inclusive volunteering
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
If you’d like to apply through an alternative method, or you need any adjustments for interviews, please tell us—so we can support you properly.
We always encourage disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to join our volunteer team.
Volunteer charter and policy
Please read our Volunteer Charter and Volunteer Policy before registering your interest.
Current volunteer roles
We regularly recruit volunteers. Please call 01582 470900 or email us to register your interest in volunteering with us and for full details.
Current roles may include:
Volunteer IT Support
Volunteer Advisor
Volunteer Research Assistant
Volunteer Handy Person
Volunteer Peer Mentor
Volunteer Learning Support Assistant
Volunteer Ambassador
Social Media Assistant
Equipment Area Volunteer – General Assistant
Administration Volunteer
Social media champion (ask us for details)
Data analyst (ask us for details)
Feel good every day
The Disability Resource Centre is a user-led charity, run by disabled people for disabled people. We provide free services that empower people of all ages affected by disability or health conditions to fulfil their potential and aspirations. We support disabled people, carers and families across Bedfordshire and Luton.
Our services include information and advice, welfare benefits advice, support for carers, personalisation, direct payments services, equipment for daily living, support groups, training for personal assistants and employers, personal development and IT training, employment support, and support for employers of disabled people.
Whether you want to meet new people, support local residents or gain work experience, contact us. We’ll help you find a role that’s right for you.
Why volunteer?
Gain work experience: Build core skills like teamwork, communication and problem solving, plus vocational skills such as IT, customer service and advice skills.
Meet new people: Join a friendly team that values your contribution.
Access to training: Take part in induction, role training and wider training opportunities through The Disability Resource Centre.
Develop transferable skills: Gain skills you can use in other roles, including paid employment.
Enhance your CV: Show motivation, reliability and community contribution, and fill gaps with meaningful experience.
Do something you enjoy: Use your interests to help others—talking to people, research, design, fixing things or community support.
Build your confidence: Try something new, meet people and grow your confidence and self-esteem.
Corporate volunteering
We welcome organisations who provide staff time to volunteer at the Centre. We can shape opportunities that fit your Corporate Social Responsibility aims and support our service users.
Join the team
We welcome applications from disabled people, those with learning disabilities, carers, and anyone with an interest in disability issues. Our aim is to empower people affected by disability or health conditions to fulfil their
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About Us
Carers Central is a hub that enables adult carers to have the information, advice and support they need to have a life of their own, alongside their caring roles.
Contact Us
Room 1, The Rufus Centre,
Steppingley Road,
Flitwick,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 1AH.
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