 On 26 September 2014, Bender was signed by Dartford on a free transfer on a short-term contract until January.In January 2015, he was released by Dartford following the expiration of his contract, having made sixteen appearances for the club.After a spell spent training with the club, it was confirmed on 27 February 2015 that Bender had joined Forest Green Rovers on a deal until the end of the 2014-15 season.