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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

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n addition to responding to emergencies Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) undertakes other activities which reduce risks in the community and helps to keep people, environments and property safer. These activities include Home Fire Safety Visits encompassing personal lifestyle and wellbeing checks as well as home safety assessments undertaken in people’s homes.
We want to increase significantly the number of homes we visit to increase even further the impact in community fire prevention work. There is a clear relationship between the amount of prevention work we undertake and the number of fires in the community. Volunteers are a valuable way to increase the level of contact and communications we have with a range of cultures faiths and seldom reached communities in Bedfordshire.
For all sections of the community we need face-to-face engagement, targeted event organisation or attendance and public speaking activities as well as informational literature placement and replenishment in community outlets. We are seeking to be actively engaging with all faiths, cultures and ages in the most appropriate and respectful way.
This role is flexible and the volunteer can agree which aspects suit their personal preferences, needs and skillset. Should they wish, Volunteers could find themselves visiting people's homes, community settings and events or hot-desking in Service premises.

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Admin, Good IT Skills

Home wifi and computer literacy Fluent in spoken and written English Physically able to carry bulky items Willing to undertake training Punctual and reliable People engagement experience Good numeracy Administrative experience Willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Enhanced check

This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a worthwhile role. You will be part of a team supporting Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in providing prevention advice and support services to the general public, community organisations and businesses.

Available for minimum 4 hours per week and remain under 48 hours total weekly work + volunteering time.

Further location details may be provided below.

Janet Brennan

MK42 7NR

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Contact Volunteer Manager T. 07543 301604

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