TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK - Community CVS



VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES LIST

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Type of voluntary work

• Administration

• Advice and Information

• Animals

• Arts, Drama, Music and Media

• Befriending

• Children and Families

• Committees and Fundraising

• Community

• Counselling, Listening & Support

• Crime

• Drivers and Escorts

• Education and Training

• Environment

• Ethnic Minorities

• General and Manual

• Homeless

• Home Visiting

• Hospice, Hospitals and Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Mental Health

• Older People

• Physical Disabilities

• Shops and Teabars

• Sports

• Women

• Young People

Administration

Advocacy Focus

Advocacy Support Volunteer

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Office Assistant

Receptionist

Blackburn Youth Zone

Receptionist

British Lung Foundation - Breathe Easy Group

Secretary / Administrator

Brook Advisory Service Blackburn

Social Media Development Volunteer

Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn

Gateway Volunteer

Trustee

Community CVS

Admin and Reception Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice



Receptionist / Administration

Volunteer Clerical Support - Community Team

HOST UK

Regional Organiser

Jubilee Tower Credit Union Limited

Collector/ Customer Service

Administrator

Lancashire Health & Wellbeing Centre

Admin Support

National Osteoporosis Society

Secretary to Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Support Group

Personalising Freedom CIC

Voluntary Receptionist

Voluntary Social Media Administration

Voluntary Marketing Assistant

Voluntary Admin Assistant

Relate

Evening Receptionist

RNIB

Technology Support Volunteer

Rummage Rescuers

Telephone/Admin Assistant

Social Media Assistants

Marketing assistant

The Stroke Association (Blackburn with Darwen)

Admin Assistant

THOMAS

Volunteer Group Co-facilitator

Advice and Information

Aftermath Support

Support worker

Alzheimer's Society - North West Region

Support Group Organiser

Blackburn with Darwen BC Health and Fitness

Health Trainers

Blackburn Youth Zone

Youth Worker

Mentor / Befriender for Children

Blind Veterans UK

Home Visitor

Brook Advisory Service Blackburn

Education Volunteers

LGBT Group Development Volunteer

Youth Involvement Development Volunteer

Child Action North West

Independent Visitor

Criminal Justice Volunteer

Community CVS

Criminal Justice Volunteer

Fast 4wd Recovery Support

Healthwatch BwD

Enter and View Volunteer

Engagement Volunteers

Signposting Volunteers

Home Start

Befriender

Library and Information Service (BwD)

General Library Volunteer

Personal Support Unit, (Preston Courts)

Court Volunteer

Reaching Empowering & Diversity

Community Support Worker

Richmond Fellowship

Peer Support Volunteer

Sightline (Preston)

Telephone Support Volunteer

The Stroke Association

Home Volunteer

Stroke Cafe Supporter

Stroke Choir Support

THOMAS

Volunteer Support Worker for THOMAS Recovery Houses

Volunteer Support Worker for Vintage Restoration Project

Animals

Cinnamon Trust

Animal Carer

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Puppy Walking

Information Assistant

Happa (Horses and Ponies Protection Association)

Collecting Box Co-ordinator

Medical Detection Dogs

Speaker

Fund Raiser

Regional Support Coordinator

Driver

Only Foals and Horses

Animal Assistant

Paws for Kids

Pet Assistant

RSPCA Animal Centre

Animal Care Assistant

Charity Shop Assistant

Van Driver

Arts, Drama, Music and Media

Blackburn Youth Zone

Volunteer Arts Worker

Lancashire Titanic Museum

Museum Volunteers

Radio Hospitals Blackburn

Radio Presenter

Request Collector

Rummage Rescuers

Social Media Assistants

Befriending

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

General Assistant

Carer

Arthritis Care

Support Worker

Care Network

Befriender

Chorley Mencap Society and Gateway Club

Befriender - help people to take part in activities, eg swimming, days out etc.

Community CVS

Advice and Information Volunteer

Criminal Justice Volunteer

Fast 4wd Recovery Support

Homestart

Befriender

Guide Dogs for the Blind

My Guide

In Di Go Dedicated Care & Support

Volunteer Activity Workers

Independent Age (Former RUKBA)

Volunteer Visitor

Lancashire County Council Social Services

Support Worker/Befriender

Leukaemia Care

Care Volunteer

Selhal Housing Group

Support Worker

The Stoke Association

Befriender

Children and Families

Blackburn Community Sports Club

Football Coach

Blackburn Youth Darts Academy

Sports Coach

Youth Worker

LGBT Inclusion Officer

Blackburn Youth Zone

Youth Worker

Arts Worker

Mentor / Befriender for Children

Events Volunteer

Mini Bus Driver

Volunteer Sports Worker

Catering Assistant

LGBT Inclusion Officer

Blackburn with Darwen Casualty Reduction Team

Pedestrian Trainers

Cycle Trainers

Blackburn District Scouts

Scout Leader

Cubs Leader

Pack Assistant

Group Secretary

Group Treasurer

Group Chairman

Child Action – Northwest

Family Mentor

Criminal Justice Team Volunteer

Darwen & Rural Summer Fun 4 All

General Volunteer

Girlguiding Blackburn Division

Group Leader

Girlguiding N.W.E.

Support Worker

Girlguiding UK

Female Assistant Guider

Homestart

Befriender

Family Support

Lammack Methodist Church

Stay and Play

LACE Project – The Children’s Society

Independent Supporter

Oggy Youth Club

Volunteer Youth Worker

SAFE Project – Blackburn Diocese in Hyndburn

Family Visitors

Committees and Fundraising

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Fundraiser

Blackburn District Scouts

Group Secretary

Group Treasurer

Group Chairman

Cancer Research UK

Team Recruitment

ERYCA

Buildings Management Committee Treasurer

Buildings Management Committee Secretary

Buildings Management Committee Chair

Buildings Management Committee Member

Cancer Research UK – Darwen

Events Assistant

Charity Aid

Volunteer Helper

Deafblind UK

Volunteer Fundraiser Team

Volunteer Fundraiser, Collecting Can Co-ordinators

Volunteer Fundraisers / Speakers

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Treasurer Secretary

Happa (Horses and Ponies Protection Association)

Collecting Box Co-ordinator

Jubilee Tower Credit Union Limited

Collector/ Customer Service

Out Reach Worker

Leukaemia Care

Fundraiser

MHA Care Group

Fundraiser

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch

Treasurer

National Osteoporosis Society

Support Group Secretary

NSPCC

Group Fundraising

RSPCA

Charity Box Collector

Rummage Rescuers

Fundraising Assistant

The Stroke Association

Stroke Club Chair/ Organiser/Secretary

Static Box Collector

Travel Assist

Board members

Community

Accrington Road Community Centre

Committee / community centre management

Fundraiser

Facilities management

General assistant

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Visitor - To visit socially isolated individuals on a weekly basis. Provide friendship and support through regular visits.

Alzheimer's Society - North West Region

Support Group Organiser

Arthritis Care

Support Worker

Bipolar UK

Support Group Co-facilitator

Blackburn and District Blind Society

Distribution & Collection Supervisor

Blackburn Community Sports Club

Football Coach

Blackburn Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility Child Contact Centre

Child Contact Centre Volunteer

Blackburn with Darwen BC Health and Fitness

Health Trainers

Healthy Lifestyles Volunteer

Blackburn Youth Zone

Youth Worker

Sports Worker

Arts worker

Cancer Research UK

Campaigns Ambassador – Blackburn

Care Network

Befrienders

Child Action North West

Independent Visitor

Circle of Friends

Health and Safety Volunteer

Community CVS

Community Centres Development Volunteer

Darwen Valley Community Centre

Committee / community centre management

Fundraiser

Events organiser

Facilities management

East Lancashire Scout Council

Assistants, Leaders and Helpers

Friends of Darwen Cemetery

Work Party Volunteer

Ivy Street Community Centre

Committee / Community Centre Management

Fundraiser

Events organiser

Facilities management

General assistant

Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch

Group Assistant - Older Adults Recovery Group

Leukaemia Care

Awareness Volunteer

Library and Information Service (BwD)

Help to Promote the Pleasure of Reading

Assisting Housebound Customers

Little Harwood Community Centre

Committee / community centre management

Fundraiser

Events organiser

Facilities management

General assistant

Mill Hill Community Trust CIC

Committee / community centre management

Fundraiser

Events organiser

Facilities management

General assistant

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch

Assistant Welfare Officer

Reaching Empowering & Diversity CIC

Community Support Worker

Special Constabulary

Support Officer

St Barnabas Church & Community Centre

General Assistant

The Stroke Association (Darwen)

Befriender

Stroke Cafe Supporter

Stroke Choir Support

Travel Assist Service

Support at our information stall at Darwen Market

Helping at Darwen Gala

Delivering information leaflets.

Drivers

Counselling, Listening & Support

Advocacy Focus - East Lancs

Advocate

Marketing and Promotion Volunteer

Care Act Volunteer

Mental Health Volunteer

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

Arthritis Care

Support Worker

Barnardos

Mentor / Independent Visitor

British Red Cross – Preston

Mobility Aids Spoke Volunteer

Community CVS

Criminal Justice Volunteer

Fast 4wd Recovery Support

East Lancashire Hospice



Patient & Family Support

Community Support / Befriending

Homestart

Befriender

Family Support

Independent Age (Former RUKBA)

Volunteer Visitor

Lancashire County Council Social Services

Support Worker/Befriender

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Visitor

N-Compass Northwest

Volunteer Advocate

Nightsafe

Darwen Project Staff

Nightshelter Staff

Day Centre Staff

Personal Support Unit

Court Volunteer (Preston Court)

Reaching Empowering & Diversity CIC

Community Support Worker

Richmond Fellowship

Peer Support Volunteer

Samaritans

Listening Volunteer

Night Owls (12 midnight to 5am)

The Stroke Association (Darwen)

Befriender

Stroke Café Supporter

Stroke Choir Support

Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District

Volunteer Advocate

Crime

Coroners' Court Support Service

Support Volunteer

Lancashire Advisory Committee

Magistrate

Personal Support Unit

Court Volunteer

Special Constabulary

Support Officers

Drivers and Escorts

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

Age Concern, Hyndburn

Collection Volunteers

Asian Blind Association

General Assistant

Blackburn Youth Zone

Mini Bus Driver

Blind Society - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

British Red Cross - Blackburn

Support Assistant

British Red Cross – Preston

Mobility Aids Spoke Driver

East Lancashire Hospice



Volunteer Patient Driver

Free Cakes for Kids

Logistics Volunteer

Library and Information Service (BwD)

Assisting Housebound Customers

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch

Drivers

Royal Voluntary Service

Driver - Community Transport Service

RSPCA

Van Driver

Rummage Rescuers

Van Drivers

St Catherine’s Hospice

Charity Furniture Shop Volunteer Van Driver

Van Driver - Donation Centre

Van Drivers Assistant Charity Shop Leyland

Volunteer Van Driver - Chorley (Furniture)

THOMAS

Relief/Weekend Driver

Van Driver

Travel Assist Service Ltd

Drivers

Education and Training

Age UK- Blackburn & District

It Tutor

Library and Information Service (BwD)

Helping Learners to get the more out of ICT

Help to Promote the Pleasure of Reading

Darwen Library Volunteer

SGOSS – Governors for Schools

School Governors for schools in BwD

Brook

Education Volunteer

Youth Development Volunteer

Social Media Development Volunteer

The Arc Project - Asylum Refugee Community

Volunteer English Club Teacher - Beginners Level

Environment

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (Preston)

Environmental Work

Green Gym

Volunteer Officer

Canal and River Trust

Tow path Task Force

Countryside Services (Blackburn with Darwen Council)

Conservation Worker

Cycle Roots CIC

Bike Maintenance and Repairs

Friends of Blackburn Old Cemetery

General Labourer / Gardener

Friends of Darwen Cemetery

Work Group Volunteer

Friends of Roe Lee Park

General Labourer / Gardener

Friends of the Earth (Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley)

Campaigner

Future Directions

Volunteer Walking Group Assistant

RNLI

Branch Secretary – Clitheroe

Samlesbury Hall Trust

Grounds Person

Wildlife Trust (Lancashire)

Conservation Volunteer

Pleasington Old Hall Nature Reserve Volunteer

Ethnic Minorities

Asian Blind Association

General Assistant

General and Manual

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Handyman

Community CVS

Volunteer Shopping Assistants

Samlesbury Hall Trust

Sales Assistant

Entrance Volunteers

Grounds person

Wildlife Trust (Lancashire)

Conservation Volunteer

Homeless

Catholic Children's Rescue Society

Support Assistant

Community CVS

MEAM Support Volunteer

Nightsafe

Nightshelter Staff

Day Centre Staff

Darwen Project Staff

The Free Project

Hub Volunteer

THOMAS

General Assistant

Volunteer Food Assistant

Volunteer Group Co-facilitator

Volunteer Mentor

Volunteer Support Worker for THOMAS Recovery Houses

Volunteer Support Worker for Vintage Restoration Project

VOICE @ Community CVS

Breakfast Club

Home Visiting

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Carer

Arthritis Care

Support Worker

Blind Society - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

(BwD) Library and Information Service

Assisting Housebound Customers

Care Network

Befriending

Child Action North West

Independent Visitor

Homestart

Befriender

Family Support

Independent Age (Former RUKBA)

Volunteer Visitor

Leukaemia Care

Care Volunteer

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Visitor

Victim Support - East Lancashire

Community Visitors

Hospice, Hospitals and Health

Age Concern - Blackburn & District

Health Assistant

East Lancashire Hospice



Front of House Host Volunteer - Café Retreat

Gardener

Inpatient Clinical Volunteer

Volunteer Patient Driver

Receptionist

Shop Assistant

Volunteer Kitchen Hand - Café Retreat

Community Services (Befriending) Volunteer

East Lancashire's Hospitals NHS Trust

Macmillan Cancer Information Service

Critical Care Welcomer

Macmillan Solutions Improvement Partnership

Macmillan Solutions Volunteer

St Catherine’s Hospice

Charity Shop Assistant – Chorley – Preston – Longridge – Longton

Learning Disabilities

Advocacy Service - East Lancs

Admin Assistant

Advocate

Board of Trustees

Citizens Advocate

Community CVS

Circle of Friends Volunteer

Lancashire County Council Social Services

Support Worker/Befriender

N-Compass

Volunteer Advocate

React

React or Harambee

Mental Health

Advocacy Service - East Lancs

Advocate

Board of Trustees

Citizens Advocate

Outreach Worker

Visitors Afternoon Assistant

Alzheimer's Society - North West Region

Support Group Organiser

Fundraiser

Campaign and Media Volunteers

Keeping in Touch Volunteer

Learning Volunteer

Chorley, South Ribble and Blackburn MIND

Volunteer Trustee

Community CVS

Volunteer on Prescription Support

Community Links Champion

Lancashire County Council Social Services

Support Worker/Befriender

Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch

Group Assistant – Older Adults Recovery Group

Street Team member

N-Compass

Volunteer Advocate

OCD Action (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Volunteer Advocate

Older People

Age UK - Blackburn & District

Advisor

Visitor

Carer

Gardening Volunteers

Health Assistant

It Tutor

Dementia Buddies

Shop Assistant

Stepping Stones Befriending Volunteer

Podiatry Nail Cutter

The Alzheimer’s Society

Side by Side Service

Care Network

Befriending

Community CVS

Assisted Shopping Volunteers

Independent Age (Former RUKBA)

Volunteer Visitor

National Osteoporosis Society

Support Group Secretary

The Silver Line Helpline

Telephone Friend

The Stroke Association

Static Box Collector

The Stroke Association (Blackburn with Darwen)

Befriender

Stroke Cafe Supporter

Stroke Choir Support

Physical Disabilities

All Together Now Social Trust

Volunteer Support Worker

Arthritis Care

Support Worker

Blind Society - Blackburn & District

Support Worker

British Red Cross – Preston

Mobility Aids Spoke Driver

Mobility Aids Spoke Volunteer

Deafblind UK

Volunteer Fundraiser Team

In DI Go Dedicated Care & Support

Volunteer Activity Workers and Volunteer Fundraisers

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Visitor

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch

Assistant Welfare

Drivers

General Assistant

National Autistic Society

Speaker for Autistic Charity

National Osteoporosis Society

Support Group Secretary

Spinal Injuries Association

Volunteer Collection Box Co-ordinator

The Stoke Association

Static Box Collector

Shops and Teabars

Age UK- Blackburn & District

Shop Worker

Shop Assistant

Barnardo’s Charity Shop

Shop Assistant

BHF Furniture and Electrical Store

Bric A Brac Volunteer

Electrical Volunteer

Function Testers

General Assistant

Sales Floor Assistant

Stock Generation Volunteer

Warehouse Assistants

British Heart Foundation Shops, Blackburn and Darwen

Accessories Volunteer

Book Specialist

Bric a Brac Volunteer

Cash Desk Volunteer

Customer Service Volunteer

Online Listings Volunteer

Stock Room Assistant

Volunteer Stock Collection Driver

East Lancashire Hospice



Café Retreat and catering volunteers

Shop Assistant

International Aid Trust

Charity Shop Assistant

NW Air Ambulance

Charity shop Assistant

Retail Volunteer - Blackburn at Home

Retail Volunteer - Blackburn Shop - Cherrytree

Oxfam GB Trading Division

Shop Volunteer Recruiter

Samlesbury Hall Trust

Sales Assistant

St Catherine’s Hospice

Boutique Charity Shop Assistant – Fulwood

Boutique Charity Shop Assistant – Longton

Boutique Charity Shop Assistant – Penwortham

Charity Furniture Shop Assistant – Chorley

Charity Furniture Superstore Assistant – Preston

Charity Shop Assistant – Ashton

Charity Shop Assistant – Chorley

Charity Shop Assistant – Leyland

Charity Shop Assistant – Longridge

Charity Shop Assistant for Brand New Store in Bamber Bridge

Charity Shop Volunteer – Preston

Donation Centre Assistant

Tea Bar Assistant

Sue Ryder Charity Shop

Charity Shop Volunteer

Sports

Blackburn Community Sports Club

Football Coach

Blackburn United Football Club

Football Coaching Assistant.

Blackburn Youth Darts Academy

First Aider / Health and Safety Volunteer

Fundraiser

LGBT Inclusion Officer

Sports Coach

Youth Worker

Burnley FC Community Sports Trust

Duke of Edinburgh Award Assistant

Community CVS

Social Inclusion Football Volunteer

Sports Development

Assistant Coaches

Women

Catholic Children's Rescue Society

Support Assistant

Selhal Housing Group

Support Worker

Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District

Volunteer Advocate

Young People

Blackburn District Scouts

Scout Leader

Cubs Leader

Pack Assistant

Group Secretary

Group Treasurer

Group Chairman

Blackburn Community Sports Club

Football Coach

Blackburn with Darwen Young People's Service

Volunteer with BwD Young People's Service - Various opportunities

Blackburn Youth Zone

Volunteer Youth Worker

Volunteer Art Worker

Volunteer Sports Worker

Caterer

Reception

LGBT+ Group Youth Worker

Brook Advisory Service Blackburn

Adviser

Peer mentor

Education Volunteers

LGBT Group Development Volunteer

Social Media Development Volunteer

Youth Involvement Development Volunteer

Catholic Children's Rescue Society

Support Assistant

Child Action Northwest

Public Presentations Volunteer

Schools Project Volunteers

Volunteer Support Worker (Youth Justice Services)

Darwen Scouts Association

Scout Leaders

Girlguiding Blackburn Division

Group Leader

Girlguiding N.W.E.

Support Worker

Groundwork/Youth Works

Assistant

HOST UK

Regional Organiser

Nightsafe

Day Centre Staff

Nightshelter Staff

Overnight / Weekend Hostel Staff

North Blackburn Youth Project

Youth Worker

LACE Project - The Children’s Society

Independent Support

Sports Development

Assistant Coaches

YMCA Blackburn

North Blackburn Youth Project - Youth Work

At Community CVS:

• We will match your interests and needs with a volunteering opportunity that is right for you.

• If you have extra support needs (such as learning disabilities, mental health problems or any other difficulties) we will give you the support you need to assist you to get volunteering.

• If you would like a large print format version of this document, this can be arranged.

• If you want to speak to someone in Urdu or Gujarati, this will be arranged. Tel: 01254 583957.

We welcome all members of the community regardless of your age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity or employment status.

Ring us

To help you work out what you want to do, we will arrange to meet you for a one to one confidential session.

Drop in

We run regular drop in sessions in Blackburn and Darwen. Ring us to find out the current times and venues.

Community CVS

The Boulevard Centre

The Cathedral Quarter

45 Railway Road

Blackburn

BB1 1EZ

Telephone 01254 583957

Email: office@.uk

Website: .uk [pic]

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