Available from 05 May 2026 to 05 November 2026
We’re passionate about making the countryside in Bedfordshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. As part of this our team of Planning Volunteers monitor planning applications and respond to any that impact on the countryside.
As admin volunteer, you’ll support our Planning Team Leaders in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire with a range of tasks. Key to your role will be maintaining a record of our responses to planning applications, Appeals and their outcomes. We’d also like you to help arrange Zoom meetings and join us for some of our team meetings to take notes.
You will be confident using IT with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365/Word/Excel and have good attention to detail and accurate inputting skills. A basic understanding of the planning system would be desirable or the ability to learn quickly.
You will be comfortable carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team and will work remotely most of the time. This role will require a time commitment of about 3-4 hours a week. Some meetings may be in the evening but otherwise the work is flexible. Most of the work can be done remotely but you may need to attend in person meetings from time to time.
We’ll support you in your role by providing an induction and relevant training and as part of our friendly team of staff and volunteers you can help make a difference to the countryside in Bedfordshire.
More about this role
Volunteer role
Admin Volunteer
Volunteer manager
Manager
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
By using your admin skills and helping us with your time and experience you’ll make a real difference to our team and will play an important role as part of our friendly and passionate charity.
There’s flexibility with the tasks we’d like you to do, although primarily you’ll help us with general admin support such as responding to phone calls, emails and enquiries.
What you will be doing
- Helping with a variety of admin tasks
- Checking and responding to emails
- Making and answering phone calls
- Talking to visitors, members, staff and volunteers
The skills you need
- An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
- A flexible approach and a willingness to give things a go
- Friendly and helpful attitude
- Comfortable to carry out tasks independently and as part of a team
- Confident using IT
What’s in it for you
- Use your enthusiasm, skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
- Volunteer with like‑minded people and enjoy being part of a small friendly team
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
- We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- Get involved with social events, webinars and workshops throughout the year on a local and national level
- Online national CPRE volunteer induction session
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