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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
Lancashire Children's Rights Service
Befriender
LACE Project – The Children’s Society
Independent Supporter
Oggy Youth Club
Volunteer Youth Worker
SAFE Project – Blackburn Diocese in Hyndburn
Family Visitors
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
Arthritis Care
Support Worker
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
Blackburn Youth Zone
Youth Worker
Sports Worker
Arts worker
Cancer Research UK
Campaigns Ambassador – Blackburn
Care Network
Volunteer Shopping Assistants
Befrienders
Child Action North West
Independent Visitor
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
Citizens Advice Bureau – Blackburn
Public Advisor
East Lancashire Hospice
Day Therapy Assistant
Fast 4WD Project
Recovery Support Volunteers
Homestart
Befriender
Family Support
Independent Age (Former RUKBA)
Volunteer Visitor
Lancashire County Council Social Services
Support Worker/Befriender
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Visitor
Nightsafe
Darwen Project Staff
Nightshelter Staff
Day Centre Staff
The Stroke Association (Darwen)
Befriender
The Women's Centre
General Assistant
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
Samaritans
Listening Volunteer
Night Owls (12 midnight to 5am)
Women's Aid - Blackburn, Darwen and District
Volunteer Advocate
Crime
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
Arthritis Care
Support Worker
Blind Society - Blackburn & District
Support Worker
(BwD) Library and Information Service
Assisting Housebound Customers
Care Network
One to one shopping
Befriending
Child Action North West
Independent Visitor
East Lancs Deaf Society
Support Worker
Homestart
Befriender
Family Support
Independent Age (Former RUKBA)
Volunteer Visitor
Lancashire Children's Rights Service
Befriender
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
Crafts Assistant
Day Therapy Assistant - Serve meals, write letters and chat.
Driver
Gardener
Receptionist
Shop Assistant
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
Lancashire County Council Social Services
Support Worker/Befriender
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 County Council Social Services
Support Worker/Befriender
Lancashire Mind Blackburn Branch
Group Assistant – Older Adults Recovery Group
OCD Action (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Volunteer Advocate
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
Independent Age (Former RUKBA)
Volunteer Visitor
Lancashire County Council Social Services
Support Worker/Befriender
National Osteoporosis Society
Support Group Secretary
Older Peoples Forum
Event Volunteers
The Stroke Association
Static Box Collector
The Stroke Association (Darwen)
Befriender
Physical Disabilities
All Together Now Social Trust
Volunteer Support Worker
Arthritis Care
Support Worker
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
Blind Society - Blackburn & District
Support Worker
Deafblind UK
Volunteer Fundraiser Team
East Lancs Deaf Society
Support Worker
In DI Go Dedicated Care & Support
Volunteer Activity Workers
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
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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 Community Sports Club
Football Coach
Blackburn United Football Club
Football Coaching Assistant.
Burnley FC Community Sports Trust
Duke of Edinburgh Award Assistant
Sports Development
Assistant Coaches
Women
Catholic Children's Rescue Society
Support Assistant
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
Selhal Housing Group
Support Worker
The Women's Centre
General Assistant
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
Brook Advisory Service Blackburn
Adviser
Peer mentor
Catholic Children's Rescue Society
Support Assistant
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
TYPE OF VOLUNTARY WORK
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
New Opportunities Just Received
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:
Website: www.communitycvs.org.uk
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