Training and Events – Calendar
Volunteering Taster Day- Oxfam Carlisle
Come along and try out some volunteering at the Oxfam Volunteer Taster Day such as helping with incoming donations, serving customers at the till, and listing items for sale online and how the online platform works. Meet our local Shop Manager and volunteers and see how your time can make a difference!
At Oxfam we have many roles available from Shop Floor, on the till and greeting and serving customers, re-stocking the shop floor, accepting donations, and signing up customers to our Gift Aid Scheme.
Barrow Funding Fair
This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups to directly engage (face to face) with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements.
Attending funders and support organisations include:
Volunteering Taster Day- Oxfam Keswick
Come along and try out some volunteering at the Oxfam Volunteer Taster Day such as helping with incoming donations, serving customers at the till, and listing items for sale online and how the online platform works. Meet our local Shop Manager and volunteers and see how your time can make a difference!
At Oxfam we have many roles available from Shop Floor, on the till and greeting and serving customers, re-stocking the shop floor, accepting donations, and signing up customers to our Gift Aid Scheme.
Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups (Allerdale and South Copeland)
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025 - Thursday 13th February 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 1: Thursday February 6th 10am – 12pm
Session 2: Thursday February 13th 10am – 12pm
Please note that attendance is required at both sessions and by booking onto this event, you are booking a space for both dates.
Do you plan to apply for funding for your next big project? Being able to write a strong funding bid is vital to help you achieve your aims in the voluntary and community sector.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust- Taster Day
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
By attending the Volunteer Taster Day you will:
Meet the Cumbria Wildlife Trust Team and Volunteer Lead
Find out about the work of Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Explore the different volunteering opportunities in Carlisle and surrounding areas
Try out some Cumbria Wildlife Trust volunteering on site such as cutting back brash, planting seeds or doing tasks in the workshop.
Have the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer if interested in volunteering with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meet other potential volunteers interested in becoming a volunteer with Cumbria wildlife trust
Marketing Skills for Small Charities & Community Groups
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Top tips on promoting your not-for-profit organisation, without having a dedicated marketing team.
Do you feel as if your organisation is a small fish in a very big pond?
Do you feel that not enough people have heard of your organisation?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the competitive environment with funders and causes?
Carlisle Youth Zone – Volunteer Taster Day
Cumbria CVS and Carlisle Youth Zone would love you to join us on Saturday 8th February from 10:30-13:00 to see our popular Inclusion Club in action!
CYZ is a space for all young people aged 7- 17 (up to 25 with additional needs) to have fun and thrive. CYZ is a charity that welcomes thousands of Carlisle’s young people every year. We’re open 6 nights a week, 52 weeks a year and would not be able to do it without the support of our fantastic volunteers and mentors.
Volunteering Information Session in Denton Holme! (Organisation bookings)
Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Town: Carlisle
This Volunteering Works – Volunteering Information Session in Carlisle will take place on Monday 10th February 25 from, 12.00noon (Lunch, Welcome and Registration) The event will begin at 12.30noon -2.30pm at Denton Holme Community Centre, Morley Street, Carlisle, CA2 5HQ.
This face to face event will bring together a range of organisations that are looking to recruit new volunteers from Denton Holme or surrounding areas, but who may also have job opportunities too.
Volunteering Information Session in Denton Holme! (Volunteer bookings)
Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Town: Carlisle
This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Denton Holme, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.
This face to face event will bring together a range of organisations that are looking to recruit new volunteers from Denton Holme, but who may also have job opportunities too.
Barrow Funding Fair Post Event Reflection Workshop
Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
A 2.5 hour online facilitated reflection and consolidation workshop where participants will finalise their funding bid application based on the work done in the first workshop and feedback received during the Funding Fair. This will also be an opportunity to get some further peer support and extra funding bid hints and tips from CVS facilitators. The workshop allows you to deepen your thinking about the project narrative. By the end of this session participants should have a finalised draft of a funding bid narrative. You can complete your project bid with a Budget Writing Skills for Fundraisers of Charities & Community Groups 1 hour workshop on 29th January (click on link below)
