Training and Events – Calendar
Bedrock Basics lunch and learn ‘Microsoft Teams part 1’
Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come along to this ‘lunch and learn’ session, hosted by Capgemini, to explore video call functionality.
Microsoft Teams is a widely used collaboration software, with extensive functionality to help you work well with your teams, whether you work in an office or remote.
Cumbria CVS Volunteer Portal
Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Barrow Holiday Inn Express
Town: Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria CVS Volunteer Portal basic run-through session for organisations.
This in-person session is for any local organisation that would find it helpful to see a live demonstration of how to register on the Cumbria CVS Volunteer Portal and how to add on your volunteer opportunities. You will also be shown how to create a printable flyer of your opportunities from the Portal, how to share on social media and how to invite your existing volunteers onto the portal.
Supporting Allerdale Drop-In
Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Supporting Allerdale drop-in
Tuesday 7 May 2024
The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive, Workington CA14 5HA
10am-1pm
Do you run a small charity, community group or CIC in Allerdale? This drop-in is an opportunity for you to access any support you may need.
Our area is full of dedicated charities and community organisations who are doing vital work for the community. However, many can struggle to bring in enough volunteers and reach the people they hope to support.
Bedrock Basics lunch and learn ‘LinkedIn basics’
Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LinkedIn is a great space to share your mission and your story.
Come along to this ‘lunch and learn’ session, hosted by Capgemini, to explore how your organisation can make the most of LinkedIn.
Prepare for an interactive session where you can share your top tips and learn something new.
Bedrock Basics lunch and learn ‘Cloud: what is it and how to use it’
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Unsure what Cloud is or how you are using it?
Come along to this ‘lunch and learn’ session, hosted by Capgemini, to explore what Cloud is, how you are already using it, and how you and your organisation might benefit from Cloud technology.
Bedrock basics lunch and learn ‘Joining an online community’
Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The online world can expand your community, despite geographical distances, and reduce isolation.
Come along to this ‘lunch and learn’ session, hosted by Capgemini, to explore how to support others to safely find online communities, and how to create effective communities for your organisation.
Mental Health Provider Forum
Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
CUMBRIA – Mental Health Provider Forum 29/05/2024 10.30am – 12.30 noon – Online via MS Teams
Come and join us for our regular update about all things to do with mental health provision and services.
Speakers to be confirmed.
To book a place please follow the Eventbrite link:
Carlisle Volunteering Fair
Cumbria CVS, Shaddongate Resource Centre, Shaddongate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5TY
Your organisation is invited to book onto the Carlisle Volunteering Fair on Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 12.30pm-2.30pm, organised by Cumbria CVS as part of Volunteers’ Week 2024. Set up will begin from 12noon and each organisation will be offered a table to promote their organisation and volunteering .
Bedrock Basics lunch and learn ‘Introduction to communication’
Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Communication has grown in complexity since the digital revolution.
Come along to this ‘lunch and learn’ session, hosted by Capgemini, to explore communication theories and reflect upon communication in a digital world.
Eden Volunteering and Community Fair
This Eden Volunteering & Community Fair will take place on Friday 7th June from 12noon-1.30pm at Penrith Parish Centre.
Your organisation is invited to book onto the Eden Volunteering and Community Fair, organised by Cumbria CVS as part of Volunteers’ Week 2024. Set up will begin from 11.15am and each organisation will be offered a table and chairs to promote their organisation.
