We’re seeking a Development Officer. Fixed term until 28 February 2026, 15 hours per week. Kendal or Ulverston office (hybrid working available with travel across Westmorland & Furness). We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-focused person to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Westmorland and Furness, as part of the This is Us project.
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County Volunteer Managers Network Meeting – Thursday 25th September, Penrith Rugby Club. Come join us for the next face to face County Volunteering Network Meeting. The agenda of the meeting is: Inclusive Volunteering: Focus on Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Introduction to Canva for non-profits – Wednesday 24th September, online. Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations? Join our free online session for a beginner-friendly walkthrough of Canva, the powerful design platform that helps you create stunning visuals with ease.
Thursday, 18th September 2025. Build your skills and confidence as a volunteer on this First Aid course. Covering a range of content, including responding to common incidents like choking, bleeding and cardiac arrest, and dealing with minor injuries, the course uses real-life scenarios to ensure those attending will gain practical hands-on experience.
Keswick and Solway ICC Population Health Third Sector Showcase – Wednesday 17th September at Wigton Market Hall. Come and meet up to 100 staff based at GP practices across the Keswick and Solway Integrate Care area (this includes Dalston, Wigton, Keswick, Silloth, Caldbeck etc).
Cumbria CVS, in partnership with Cumberland Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration, is looking for Community Co-Researchers to support vital, community-led research across the area. We’re also looking for a Community Co-Researcher Support Officer.
Could you help us make a real difference across Cumbria? Volunteer as a trustee and join our board! This is a diverse and exciting opportunity to shape the organisation and support the third sector of Cumbria. While there is a commitment to volunteer your time, there is so much to gain from being a trustee.
We’re working with easyfundraising to help the organisations in our network receive extra funding. Through easyfundraising everyday items bought from over 8,000 online retailers raises money. Over a year, just one person could raise £362 for their chosen good cause! Find out how to get your organisation involved.
We have a range of email newsletters – receive the latest news, events & updates on: Funding; General sector info for your area; Volunteering; Our Action for Health & Mental Health Provider Forum networks; Trustee network; + more, Sign up for individual newsletters and manage your subscriptions to our mailings, all in one place!
We can help you share your latest news & events! If you’ve got something you want us to share, send it in and we’ll add it to our weekly Useful Information post, getting what you’re up to in front of the VCFSE sector across Cumbria.
