<p> Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Administration</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Office Assistant Receptionist </p><p>British Lung Foundation - Breathe Easy Group Secretary / Administrator</p><p>Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Gateway Volunteer Trustee </p><p>East Lancashire Hospice Receptionist In Patient Ward Clerk</p><p>HOST UK Regional Organiser</p><p>Jubilee Tower Credit Union Limited Collector/ Customer Service Administrator</p><p>National Osteoporosis Society Secretary to Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Support Group</p><p>Relate Evening Receptionist</p><p>RNIB Technology Support Volunteer</p><p>The Stroke Association (Darwen) Admin Assistant</p><p>The Women's Centre General Assistant Volunteer Support Representatives</p><p>Your Support Your Choice Help Desk Assistant Weekend Help Desk Assistant</p><p>1 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Advice and Information </p><p>Aftermath Support Support worker</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Advisor </p><p>Alzheimer's Society - North West Region Support Group Organiser </p><p>Blackburn with Darwen BC Health and Fitness Health Trainers </p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Youth Worker Mentor / Befriender for Children</p><p>Child Action North West Independent Visitor</p><p>Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Public Advisor </p><p>Home Start Befriender</p><p>Fast 4WD Project Recovery Support Volunteer</p><p>Library and Information Service (BwD) General Library Volunteer </p><p>The Stroke Association Information Assistant Home Volunteer</p><p>The Women's Centre General Assistant </p><p>Your Support Your Choice Helpdesk Assistant Weekend Helpdesk Assistant</p><p>2 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Animals</p><p>Cinnamon Trust Animal Carer </p><p>Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Walking Information Assistant</p><p>Happa (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Collecting Box Co-ordinator </p><p>Only Foals and Horses Animal Assistant </p><p>Paws for Kids Pet Assistant </p><p>RSPCA Animal Centre Animal Care Assistant Charity Shop Assistant Van Driver</p><p>Arts, Drama, Music and Media</p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Volunteer Arts Worker</p><p>Lancashire Titanic Museum Museum Volunteers</p><p>Radio Hospitals Blackburn Radio Presenter Request Collector</p><p>Befriending </p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Support Worker General Assistant. Carer </p><p>Arthritis Care Support Worker </p><p>3 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Care Network Befriender</p><p>Chorley Mencap Society and Gateway Club Befriender - Help people to take part in activities, eg swimming, days out etc.</p><p>Homestart Befriender </p><p>Guide Dogs for the Blind My Guide</p><p>In Di Go Dedicated Care & Support Volunteer Activity Workers</p><p>Independent Age (Former RUKBA) Volunteer Visitor </p><p>Lancashire Children's Rights Service Befriender </p><p>Lancashire County Council Social Services Support Worker/Befriender </p><p>Leukaemia Care Care Volunteer </p><p>Selhal Housing Group Support Worker </p><p>The Stoke Association Befriender</p><p>Children and Families</p><p>Blackburn Community Sports Club Football Coach</p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Youth Worker Arts Worker Mentor / Befriender for Children Events Volunteer Mini Bus Driver Volunteer Sports Worker Catering Assistant</p><p>4 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Blackburn with Darwen Casualty Reduction Team Pedestrian Trainers Cycle Trainers</p><p>Blackburn District Scouts Scout Leader Cubs Leader Pack Assistant Group Secretary Group Treasurer Group Chairman</p><p>Board for Social Responsibility Child Contact Centre Child Contact Centre Volunteer </p><p>Child Action – Northwest Family Mentor </p><p>Darwen & Rural Summer Fun 4 All General Volunteer</p><p>Girlguiding Blackburn Division Group Leader </p><p>Girlguiding N.W.E. Support Worker </p><p>Girlguiding UK Female Assistant Guider</p><p>Homestart Befriender Family Support</p><p>Lancashire Children's Rights Service Befriender </p><p>LACE Project – The Children’s Society Independent Supporter</p><p>Oggy Youth Club Volunteer Youth Worker</p><p>SAFE Project – Blackburn Diocese in Hyndburn Family Visitors</p><p>5 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Committees and Fundraising</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Fundraiser </p><p>Blackburn District Scouts Group Secretary Group Treasurer Group Chairman</p><p>British Heart Foundation Blackburn with Darwen and District Fundraiser </p><p>British Red Cross Appeal Week House to House Collector </p><p>Campaign to Protect Rural England Fundraiser </p><p>Cancer Research UK Team Recruitment</p><p>ERYCA Buildings Management Committee Treasurer Buildings Management Committee Secretary Buildings Management Committee Chair Buildings Management Committee Member</p><p>Cancer Research UK – Darwen Events Assistant </p><p>Charity Aid Volunteer Helper</p><p>Deafblind UK Volunteer Fundraiser Team Volunteer Fundraiser, Collecting Can Co-ordinators Volunteer Fundraisers / Speakers </p><p>Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Treasurer Secretary </p><p>Happa (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Collecting Box Co-ordinator </p><p>Jubilee Tower Credit Union Limited Collector/ Customer Service Out Reach Worker</p><p>6 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Leukaemia Care Fundraiser </p><p>MHA Care Group Fundraiser </p><p>Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Treasurer </p><p>National Osteoporosis Society Support Group Secretary</p><p>NSPCC Group Fundraising</p><p>RSPCA Charity Box Collector</p><p>The Stroke Association Stroke Club Chair/ Organiser Stroke Club Secretary Static Box Collector</p><p>Community</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Visitor - To visit socially isolated individuals on a weekly basis. Provide friendship and support through regular visits. </p><p>Alzheimer's Society - North West Region Support Group Organiser </p><p>Arthritis Care Support Worker </p><p>Blackburn and District Blind Society Distribution & Collection Supervisor</p><p>Blackburn Community Sports Club Football Coach</p><p>Blackburn Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility Child Contact Centre Child Contact Centre Volunteer </p><p>Blackburn with Darwen BC Health and Fitness Health Trainers Healthy Lifestyles Volunteer</p><p>7 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Youth Worker Sports Worker Arts worker</p><p>Cancer Research UK Campaigns Ambassador – Blackburn </p><p>Care Network Volunteer Shopping Assistants Befrienders</p><p>Child Action North West Independent Visitor</p><p>Circle of Friends Health and Safety Volunteer</p><p>East Lancashire Scout Council Assistants, Leaders and Helpers </p><p>Friends of Darwen Cemetery Work Party Volunteer </p><p>Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch Group Assistant - Older Adults Recovery Group</p><p>Leukaemia Care Awareness Volunteer </p><p>Library and Information Service (BwD) Help to Promote the Pleasure of Reading Assisting Housebound Customers </p><p>Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Assistant Welfare Officer </p><p>Special Constabulary Support Officer</p><p>St Barnabas Church & Community Centre General Assistant </p><p>The Stroke Association (Darwen) Befriender</p><p>8 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Counselling, Listening & Support</p><p>Advocacy Focus - East Lancs Advocate Marketing and Promotion Volunteer Care Act Volunteer Mental Health Volunteer</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Support Worker </p><p>Arthritis Care Support Worker </p><p>Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn Public Advisor</p><p>East Lancashire Hospice Day Therapy Assistant </p><p>Fast 4WD Project Recovery Support Volunteers</p><p>Homestart Befriender Family Support</p><p>Independent Age (Former RUKBA) Volunteer Visitor </p><p>Lancashire County Council Social Services Support Worker/Befriender </p><p>Motor Neurone Disease Association Visitor </p><p>Nightsafe Darwen Project Staff Nightshelter Staff Day Centre Staff </p><p>The Stroke Association (Darwen) Befriender</p><p>The Women's Centre General Assistant </p><p>9 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Samaritans Listening Volunteer Night Owls (12 midnight to 5am)</p><p>Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District Volunteer Advocate </p><p>Crime </p><p>Coroners' Court Support Service Support Volunteer</p><p>Lancashire Advisory Committee Magistrate </p><p>Special Constabulary Support Officers </p><p>Drivers and Escorts</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Support Worker </p><p>Age Concern, Hyndburn Collection Volunteers </p><p>Asian Blind Association General Assistant </p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Mini Bus Driver</p><p>Blind Society - Blackburn & District Support Worker </p><p>British Red Cross - Blackburn Support Assistant </p><p>Chutney for Change Logistics Support</p><p>East Lancashire Hospice Driver </p><p>Free Cakes for Kids Logistics Volunteer</p><p>10 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Library and Information Service (BwD) Assisting Housebound Customers </p><p>Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Drivers </p><p>Education and Training</p><p>Age UK- Blackburn & District It Tutor </p><p>Library and Information Service (BwD) Helping Learners to get the more out of ICT Help to Promote the Pleasure of Reading </p><p>SGOSS – Governors for Schools School Governors for schools in BwD </p><p>Environment</p><p>British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (Preston) Environmental Work Green Gym Volunteer Officer </p><p>Canal and River Trust Tow path Task Force</p><p>Countryside Services (Blackburn with Darwen Council) Conservation Worker </p><p>Cycle Roots CIC Bike Maintenance and Repairs</p><p>Friends of Blackburn Old Cemetery General Labourer / Gardener</p><p>Friends of Darwen Cemetery Work Group Volunteer</p><p>Friends of roe Lee Park General Labourer / Gardener</p><p>Friends of the Earth (Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley) Campaigner </p><p>RNLI Branch Secretary – Clitheroe</p><p>11 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Samlesbury Hall Trust Grounds Person</p><p>Wildlife Trust (Lancashire) Conservation Volunteer Pleasington Old Hall Nature Reserve Volunteer</p><p>Ethnic Minorities </p><p>Asian Blind Association General Assistant </p><p>General and Manual</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Handyman </p><p>Care Network Volunteer Shopping Assistants</p><p>Samlesbury Hall Trust Sales Assistant Entrance Volunteers Grounds person</p><p>Wildlife Trust (Lancashire) Conservation Volunteer </p><p>Homeless</p><p>Catholic Children's Rescue Society Support Assistant </p><p>Nightsafe Nightshelter Staff Day Centre Staff Darwen Project Staff </p><p>THOMAS General Assistant </p><p>Home Visiting</p><p>Age UK - Blackburn & District Carer </p><p>12 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Arthritis Care Support Worker</p><p>Blind Society - Blackburn & District Support Worker </p><p>(BwD) Library and Information Service Assisting Housebound Customers </p><p>Care Network One to one shopping Befriending</p><p>Child Action North West Independent Visitor</p><p>East Lancs Deaf Society Support Worker </p><p>Homestart Befriender Family Support</p><p>Independent Age (Former RUKBA) Volunteer Visitor </p><p>Lancashire Children's Rights Service Befriender </p><p>Leukaemia Care Care Volunteer </p><p>Motor Neurone Disease Association Visitor </p><p>Victim Support - East Lancashire Community Visitors </p><p>Hospice, Hospitals and Health</p><p>Age Concern - Blackburn & District Health Assistant </p><p>East Lancashire Hospice Crafts Assistant Day Therapy Assistant - Serve meals, write letters and chat. Driver Gardener Receptionist Shop Assistant </p><p>13 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>East Lancashire's Hospitals NHS Trust Macmillan Cancer Information Service Critical Care Welcomer</p><p>Macmillan Solutions Improvement Partnership Macmillan Solutions Volunteer</p><p>Learning Disabilities</p><p>Advocacy Service - East Lancs Admin Assistant Advocate Board of Trustees Citizens Advocate </p><p>Lancashire County Council Social Services Support Worker/Befriender </p><p>React React or Harambee </p><p>Mental Health</p><p>Advocacy Service - East Lancs Advocate Board of Trustees Citizens Advocate Outreach Worker Visitors Afternoon Assistant </p><p>Alzheimer's Society - North West Region Support Group Organiser Fundraiser Campaign and Media Volunteers</p><p>Chorley, South Ribble and Blackburn MIND Volunteer Trustee </p><p>Lancashire County Council Social Services Support Worker/Befriender </p><p>Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch Group Assistant – Older Adults Recovery Group</p><p>OCD Action (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Volunteer Advocate</p><p>14 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>BwD CVS Community Navigators – Volunteering on Prescription</p><p>Older People</p><p>Age Uk - Blackburn & District Advisor Visitor Carer General Assistant Health Assistant It Tutor Receptionist Shop Assistant </p><p>BwD CVS Activities Volunteers – Volunteering in Care Homes</p><p>Care Network One to one shopping Befriending</p><p>Independent Age (Former RUKBA) Volunteer Visitor </p><p>Lancashire County Council Social Services Support Worker/Befriender </p><p>National Osteoporosis Society Support Group Secretary</p><p>Older Peoples Forum Event Volunteers</p><p>The Stroke Association Static Box Collector</p><p>The Stroke Association (Darwen) Befriender</p><p>Physical Disabilities</p><p>All Together Now Social Trust Volunteer Support Worker</p><p>Arthritis Care Support Worker </p><p>15 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Blind Society - Blackburn & District Support Worker </p><p>Deafblind UK Volunteer Fundraiser Team </p><p>East Lancs Deaf Society Support Worker</p><p>In DI Go Dedicated Care & Support Volunteer Activity Workers Volunteer Fundraisers</p><p>Motor Neurone Disease Association Visitor </p><p>Multiple Sclerosis Society - Blackburn Branch Assistant Welfare Drivers General Assistant </p><p>National Autistic Society Speaker for Autistic Charity </p><p>National Osteoporosis Society Support Group Secretary</p><p>Royal Institute for Blind People Supermarket Sweep</p><p>Spinal Injuries Association Volunteer Collection Box Co-ordinator</p><p>The Stoke Association Static Box Collector Shops and Teabars</p><p>Age UK- Blackburn & District Shop Worker Shop Assistant </p><p>Barnardo’s Charity Shop Shop Assistant</p><p>BHF Furniture and Electrical Store Bric A Brac Volunteer Electrical Volunteer Function Testers</p><p>16 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>General Assistant Sales Floor Assistant Stock Generation Volunteer Warehouse Assistants</p><p>British Heart Foundation Shops, Blackburn and Darwen Sales Assistant Book Specialist Stock Room Assistant </p><p>East Lancs Deaf Society Café Assistant </p><p>East Lancashire Hospice Shop Assistant </p><p>International Aid Trust Charity Shop Assistant </p><p>NW Air Ambulance Charity shop Assistant</p><p>Oxfam GB Trading Division Shop Volunteer Recruiter </p><p>Samlesbury Hall Trust Sales Assistant </p><p>Sports</p><p>Blackburn Centurions Swimming Club Swimming Instructors </p><p>Blackburn Community Sports Club Football Coach</p><p>Blackburn United Football Club Football Coaching Assistant. </p><p>Burnley FC Community Sports Trust Duke of Edinburgh Award Assistant</p><p>Sports Development Assistant Coaches Women</p><p>Catholic Children's Rescue Society Support Assistant</p><p>17 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Selhal Housing Group Support Worker</p><p>The Women's Centre General Assistant</p><p>Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District Volunteer Advocate</p><p>Young People </p><p>Blackburn District Scouts Scout Leader Cubs Leader Pack Assistant Group Secretary Group Treasurer Group Chairman</p><p>Blackburn Community Sports Club Football Coach</p><p>Blackburn with Darwen Young People's Service Volunteer with BwD Young People's Service - Various opportunities</p><p>Blackburn Youth Zone Volunteer Youth Worker Volunteer Art Worker Volunteer Sports Worker Caterer Reception</p><p>Brook Advisory Service Blackburn Adviser Peer mentor</p><p>Catholic Children's Rescue Society Support Assistant</p><p>Child Action Northwest Donation Box Co-ordinator Donation Box Distributors Public Presentations Volunteer Schools Project Volunteers Volunteer Support Worker (Youth Justice Services)</p><p>18 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>Darwen Scouts Association Scout Leaders</p><p>Girlguiding Blackburn Division Group Leader</p><p>Girlguiding N.W.E. Support Worker</p><p>TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK</p><p>Groundwork/Youth Works Assistant</p><p>HOST UK Regional Organiser</p><p>Nightsafe Day Centre Staff Nightshelter Staff Overnight / Weekend Hostel Staff</p><p>North Blackburn Youth Project Youth Worker</p><p>LACE Project - The Children’s Society Independent Support</p><p>Sports Development Assistant Coaches</p><p>YMCA Blackburn North Blackburn Youth Project - Youth Work</p><p>New Opportunities Just Received </p><p>19 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>At the Volunteer Centre:</p><p> We will match your interests and needs with a volunteering opportunity that is right for you.</p><p> There are more than 200 types of volunteering opportunities.</p><p> 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</p><p> If you want to speak to someone in Urdu, Gujarati, this will be arranged. Tel: 01254 583957.</p><p>“We welcome all members of the community regardless of your age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity or employment status.”</p><p>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.</p><p>Drop in We run a regular drop in Darwen. Ring us to find out the current times and venues.</p><p>20 Volunteer Centre A-Z</p><p>Community CVS The Boulevard Centre The Cathedral Quarter 45 Railway Road Blackburn BB1 1EZ</p><p>Telephone 01254 583957 </p><p>Email: [email protected] </p><p>Website: www.communitycvs.org.uk </p><p>21</p>