Type of Voluntary Work

Volunteer Centre A-Z

TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK

Administration

Age UK - Blackburn & District Office Assistant Receptionist

British Lung Foundation - Breathe Easy Group Secretary / Administrator

Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Gateway Volunteer Trustee

East Lancashire Hospice Receptionist In Patient Ward Clerk

HOST UK Regional Organiser

Jubilee Tower Credit Union Limited Collector/ Customer Service Administrator

National Osteoporosis Society Secretary to Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Support Group

Relate Evening Receptionist

RNIB Technology Support Volunteer

The Stroke Association (Darwen) Admin Assistant

The Women's Centre General Assistant Volunteer Support Representatives

Your Support Your Choice Help Desk Assistant Weekend Help Desk Assistant

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Advice and Information

Aftermath Support Support worker

Age UK - Blackburn & District Advisor

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

Child Action North West Independent Visitor

Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Public Advisor

Home Start Befriender

Fast 4WD Project Recovery Support Volunteer

Library and Information Service (BwD) General Library Volunteer

The Stroke Association Information Assistant Home Volunteer

The Women's Centre General Assistant

Your Support Your Choice Helpdesk Assistant Weekend Helpdesk Assistant

Animals

Cinnamon Trust Animal Carer

Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Walking Information Assistant

Happa (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Collecting Box Co-ordinator

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

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.

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 Children's Rights Service Befriender

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 Zone Youth Worker Arts Worker Mentor / Befriender for Children Events Volunteer Mini Bus Driver Volunteer Sports Worker Catering Assistant

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

Board for Social Responsibility Child Contact Centre Child Contact Centre Volunteer

Child Action – Northwest Family Mentor

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

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

British Heart Foundation Blackburn with Darwen and District Fundraiser

British Red Cross Appeal Week House to House Collector

Campaign to Protect Rural England Fundraiser

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

The Stroke Association Stroke Club Chair/ Organiser Stroke Club Secretary Static Box Collector

Community

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

Blackburn and District Blind Society Distribution & Collection Supervisor

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 Volunteer Shopping Assistants Befrienders

Circle of Friends Health and Safety Volunteer

East Lancashire Scout Council Assistants, Leaders and Helpers

Friends of Darwen Cemetery Work Party Volunteer

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

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Assistant Welfare Officer

Special Constabulary Support Officer

St Barnabas Church & Community Centre General Assistant

The Stroke Association (Darwen) Befriender

Counselling, Listening & Support

Advocacy Focus - East Lancs Advocate Marketing and Promotion Volunteer Care Act Volunteer Mental Health Volunteer

Age UK - Blackburn & District Support Worker

Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Public Advisor

East Lancashire Hospice Day Therapy Assistant

Fast 4WD Project Recovery Support Volunteers

Motor Neurone Disease Association Visitor

Nightsafe Darwen Project Staff Nightshelter Staff Day Centre Staff

Samaritans Listening Volunteer Night Owls (12 midnight to 5am)

Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District Volunteer Advocate

Coroners' Court Support Service Support Volunteer

Lancashire Advisory Committee Magistrate

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

Chutney for Change Logistics Support

East Lancashire Hospice Driver

Free Cakes for Kids Logistics Volunteer

Library and Information Service (BwD) Assisting Housebound Customers

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch 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

SGOSS – Governors for Schools School Governors for schools in BwD

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

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

Care Network 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

Nightsafe Nightshelter Staff Day Centre Staff Darwen Project Staff

THOMAS General Assistant

Home Visiting

Age UK - Blackburn & District Carer

(BwD) Library and Information Service Assisting Housebound Customers

Care Network One to one shopping Befriending

East Lancs Deaf Society Support Worker

Leukaemia Care Care Volunteer

Victim Support - East Lancashire Community Visitors

Hospice, Hospitals and Health

Age Concern - Blackburn & District Health Assistant

East Lancashire Hospice Crafts Assistant Day Therapy Assistant - Serve meals, write letters and chat. Driver Gardener Receptionist Shop Assistant

East Lancashire's Hospitals NHS Trust Macmillan Cancer Information Service Critical Care Welcomer

Macmillan Solutions Improvement Partnership Macmillan Solutions Volunteer

Learning Disabilities

Advocacy Service - East Lancs Admin Assistant Advocate Board of Trustees Citizens 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

Chorley, South Ribble and Blackburn MIND Volunteer Trustee

Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch Group Assistant – Older Adults Recovery Group

OCD Action (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Volunteer Advocate

BwD CVS Community Navigators – Volunteering on Prescription

Older People

Age Uk - Blackburn & District Advisor Visitor Carer General Assistant Health Assistant It Tutor Receptionist Shop Assistant

BwD CVS Activities Volunteers – Volunteering in Care Homes

Care Network One to one shopping Befriending

Older Peoples Forum Event Volunteers

The Stroke Association Static Box Collector

Physical Disabilities

All Together Now Social Trust Volunteer Support Worker

Deafblind UK Volunteer Fundraiser Team

East Lancs Deaf Society Support Worker

In DI Go Dedicated Care & Support Volunteer Activity Workers Volunteer Fundraisers

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Assistant Welfare Drivers General Assistant

National Autistic Society Speaker for Autistic Charity

Royal Institute for Blind People Supermarket Sweep

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 Sales Assistant Book Specialist Stock Room Assistant

East Lancs Deaf Society Café Assistant

East Lancashire Hospice Shop Assistant

International Aid Trust Charity Shop Assistant

NW Air Ambulance Charity shop Assistant

Oxfam GB Trading Division Shop Volunteer Recruiter

Samlesbury Hall Trust Sales Assistant

Sports

Blackburn Centurions Swimming Club Swimming Instructors

Blackburn United Football Club Football Coaching Assistant.

Burnley FC Community Sports Trust Duke of Edinburgh Award Assistant

Sports Development Assistant Coaches Women

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 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

Brook Advisory Service Blackburn Adviser Peer mentor

Child Action Northwest Donation Box Co-ordinator Donation Box Distributors 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

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At the Volunteer Centre:

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

 There are more than 200 types of volunteering opportunities.

 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 want to speak to someone in Urdu, 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 a regular drop in 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: [email protected]

Website: www.communitycvs.org.uk