Training and Events – Calendar
British Heart Foundation – Volunteer Taster Day
Date: Thursday 28th November 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Town: Carlisle
Come and join us at the British Heart Foundation Volunteer Taster Day. Try out some volunteering such as on the Shop Floor with putting pricing on items for sale, serving customers, taking bookings for collections and deliveries. There are also opportunities to help with loading or unloading the van , merchandise the shop floor when sold items are sold, etc. Join us a for a friendly, informal but informative session to learn more about the different British Heart Foundation Volunteering Opportunities and try out some Volunteering Too!
Eden Outreach Monthly Session
Our next Cumbria CVS Eden Outreach Session will be on Monday 2nd December.
- Do you work with people who would benefit from volunteering and would like to find out more? Are you looking for volunteers? Do you know someone who would like to volunteer? Would you like support or advice to strengthen your group’s volunteering programme?
- Are you a small community group or organisation looking for support or advice? Would you like help finding funding? Do you have questions about governance, policies, or business planning?
Claudi hayward (Development Officer) and Rachel Miller (Volunteering Support Officer) will be in Penrith Library from 9.30am until 2.30pm. Feel free to drop in, or contact rachel.miller@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Inclusive Volunteering – Involving Disabled Volunteers
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.
Storytelling for Fundraising for Charities and Community Groups
Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Two Part Online Training – Thursday 5th December and Thursday 12th December 2024
Action for Health
Date: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event.
These events are always an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things health and care in North Cumbria. The events are also a space to hear about the latest developments in relation to health and care and keep up to date with new initiatives, services and projects as they develop.
Introduction to Employment Best Practice
Bedrock Basics Project is delighted to offer you free training on “Introduction to Employment Best Practice.” This training is free and is for trustees / management committee or / and staff with HR as a part of their duties and responsibilities with non-profit organisations delivering services in west Cumbria.
We are pleased to be working with William Hare Limited. The course will be delivered by Kirsty Brennan, Head of HR & Training with William Hare Limited.
Furness For You – Lunch and Learn (January 2025)
Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express
Town: Barrow-In-Furness
Furness for You – Lunch & Learn (Barrow-in-Furness)
Monday 13th January 2025
12.00– 2:00
Holiday Inn Express, Market St, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LR
You are invited to come along to the Furness For You – Lunch & Learn session hosted by Cumbria CVS.
This session aims to attract those that are feeling lonely, chronically isolated or anyone interested in finding out more about the Furness For You project and how it could help support you or someone you know. This event is open to the general public to come along, have some lunch and find out more about what’s on offer from the Furness For You project across the Barrow and Furness area and is funded by the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund.
Volunteering Information Session in Yewdale! (Organisation bookings)
Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Yewdale Community Centre
Town: Carlisle
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 Dalston and surrounding areas, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.
Volunteering Information Session in Yewdale! (Volunteer bookings)
Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Yewdale Community Centre
Town: Carlisle
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 Brampton, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.
HR for Non HR Specialists in small voluntary & community groups
Date: Tuesday 14th January 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Are you responsible for managing the HR in your organisation but without the benefit of an experienced dedicated HR resource?
From employment law and staff contracts to advertising jobs and interviewing, human resources can be a minefield to negotiate. With their dedicated HR departments, bigger charities are lucky. But what happens if, like many smaller organisations, staff who aren’t specialists have to handle HR? If this is you and you are based in the Westmorland & Furness area, join this 1-hour workshop to:
