Training and Events – Calendar

An information session for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer !

The session will cover:

• Volunteering, community action and being prepared for future emergencies
• Cumbria CVS Volunteer Brokerage Service
• Update with Covid-19 and current volunteering opportunities
• Staying safe during Covid-19 when volunteering
• Training opportunities
• Benefits of volunteering
• Volunteer Recruitment Process

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 2-3pm

This virtual session is aimed at existing volunteers. The session will cover:

• Understanding Covid-19 and the volunteering picture in Cumbria
• How volunteers can keep themselves safe and others safe when volunteering during Covid-19
• Understanding the importance of volunteer risk assessments
• Mental Health and well being of volunteers and others
• Training opportunities available for volunteers
• The importance of communication and assertiveness skills during the pandemic

To book and for online joining details via zoom please email: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

An information session for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer!

The session will cover:

• Volunteering, community action and being prepared for future emergencies

• Cumbria CVS Volunteer Brokerage Service
• Update with Covid-19 and current volunteering opportunities
• Staying safe during Covid-19 when volunteering
• Training opportunities
• Benefits of volunteering
• Volunteer Recruitment Process

For joining details on zoom please email: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

This Cumbria Charity Shop Network meeting brings together Cumbria Charity Shop Managers or Volunteer Managers involved with recruiting or retaining volunteers for charity shops. This is an opportunity to share ideas and offer support in terms of shops re-opening after Lockdown. It is a great opportunity for Charity Shops to network and learn from each other. If your charity shop would like to join the next meeting, this will take place on

This virtual session is aimed at existing volunteers. The session will cover:

• Understanding Covid-19 and the volunteering picture in Cumbria
• How volunteers can keep themselves safe and others safe when volunteering during Covid-19
• Understanding the importance of volunteer risk assessments
• Mental Health and well being of volunteers and others
• Training opportunities available for volunteers
• The importance of communication and assertiveness skills during the pandemic

To book and for online joining details via zoom please email: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk