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Volunteering in Bedfordshire and Luton with EEC |
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As East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC), we exist for one simple reason: to deliver consistently high quality health and care services in our local communities.
Serving a population of 3.5 million people across the East of England, we provide compassionate care from the start of life through to the end of life, in people’s homes, local clinics, and community hospitals.
Our services in Bedfordshire & Luton include:
- Children and Young People’s Health Services
- Adult Community Health Services
- iCaSH: integrated Contraception and Sexual Health services
If you share our passion for innovative and high quality care delivery, and you would like to enhance patient experience and make a difference, then we encourage you to submit your volunteering application.
Scroll down and click on the roles in the ‘Volunteering Opportunities’ for more information, and to apply.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Breastfeeding Buddy (Bedfordshire & Luton)

Our Breastfeeding Buddies have all breastfed/chestfed their own babies and provide valuable emotional and practical infant feeding support to parents. It is a rewarding role where you can volunteer for a cause you feel passionately about, give back to your community and learn new skills along the way.
Our volunteers empower parents to reach their own infant feeding goals, and need to be able to listen, empathise and support others in a sensitive and non-judgemental way.
We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 12 months volunteering, for at least 2-3 hours twice a month, with the option for more hours if desired.
You will need to attend our Breastfeeding & Relationship Building course and complete practical elements and an assessment as part of the training programme. Ongoing training & support is provided throughout your volunteering experience.
If you are over 18 years of age, have breastfed/chestfed your own child for a minimum of three months and can demonstrate a positive attitude towards infant feeding, then we would encourage you to apply!
These roles are located within Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Interested?
Please read the Breastfeeding Buddy Role Description before applying.
Please note - all volunteers are recruited using NHS Employers guidelines. Checks include right to work, ID and DBS checks if relevant for the role, occupational health clearance and references.
Questions? Email eec.volunteers@nhs.net.
Join us and you will be valued as part of the EEC Volunteer team! Click the "Fill in an Application" button to apply.




