Volunteer Training

We offer a range of courses specifically for volunteers, from Active Listening to Food Safety courses.
If you do not see what you need, please contact us on 01768 800350. We can deliver professional bespoke training designed to fit the needs of your volunteers. Call us to discuss your training requirements and we will work with you.

Upcoming Events

Supercharge your Trustee Recruitment!

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Join us to unlock the energy you need to find the next Trustees for your board. Get top tips, tools, templates and hear best practice on how to go about your trustee recruitment.

The Training is held on Teams and is made up of three sessions:

  • 4 November – Monday 12 noon – 1.30pm
  • 11 November – Monday 12 noon – 1.30pm
  • 20 November – Wednesday 12 noon – 1.30pm

We know that getting the best Trustees for your organisation can be a critical factor in your organisation developing in the best way. And we also know that it is really difficult to recruit Trustees. Please join us for three sessions that we have designed to support you to recruit the brilliant Trustees you need.

Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee

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Cumbria CVS is hosting a Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 6.30pm-8pm online via zoom. This event is part of Trustees’ Week 2024 and aimed at anyone who may be interested in becoming a trustee but would like to know more.

By attending the event potential new trustees will find out more about what a trustee and board member is, the roles and responsibilities of trustees, skills and qualities needed to be a trustee, the range of trustee volunteering opportunities available, when and where volunteers are needed, training and support provided and how individuals can register and apply to become a Volunteer Trustee. Organisations looking to recruit volunteers will also be attending.

Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee (volunteer bookings)

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Cumbria CVS is hosting a Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 6.30pm-8pm online via zoom. This event is part of Trustees’ Week 2024 and aimed at anyone who may be interested in becoming a trustee but would like to know more.

By attending the event potential new trustees will find out more about what a trustee and board member is, the roles and responsibilities of trustees, skills and qualities needed to be a trustee, the range of trustee volunteering opportunities available, when and where volunteers are needed, training and support provided and how individuals can register and apply to become a Volunteer Trustee. Organisations looking to recruit volunteers will also be attending.

Volunteering Works – Volunteering Information Session in Workington (Orgs)

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Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage unemployed people to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.

This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Workington, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.

Volunteering Works- Volunteering Information Session -Allerdale! Volunteers

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Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage anyone currently not working to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.

This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Carlisle, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.

Volunteering Works -Volunteering Information Session – Cleator Moor! (Orgs)

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Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage unemployed people to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.

This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Carlisle, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.

Volunteering Works-Volunteering Information Session-Cleator Moor! Vols

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Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage anyone currently not working to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.

This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Copeland, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.

Inclusive Volunteering – Involving Disabled Volunteers

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Inclusive Volunteering – Involving Disabled Volunteers

A practical and inspiring day to learn more about involving disabled volunteers in your programmes.

Join us for an amazing day of Training at Bendrigg, an inclusive outdoor centre just outside Kendal.

Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 10.00am – 3.30pm.