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@ Community Volunteer Awards

Community Volunteer Awards bring opportunities to thank volunteers

Know a volunteer who goes over and above to make other people’s lives better? Say thank you by nominating them in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. The Community Volunteer Awards are a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS. Now in their tenth year, the annual awards recognise Read more

By Graham Aspin, 5 daysJune 5, 2026 ago
@ Volunteers' Week

A Big Thank You to BwD’s amazing volunteers

For day three of Volunteers’ Week in Blackburn with Darwen, Community CVS, along with Chip in, BwDBC and the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership, hosted the Big Thank You in Blackburn Central Library. Volunteers from across the Borough were invited to come along, have a chat with us about who they volunteer Read more

By Graham Aspin, 7 daysJune 3, 2026 ago
@ Quality Mark/Volunteer Organisers Training

Volunteers’ Week 2026 – Valuing Volunteers Quality Mark

It’s the start of National Volunteers Week (1st -7th June) and we are off to a flying start in Darwen. Denise Hayhurst delivered the Valuing Volunteers Quality Mark workshop at the Jubilee Tower Credit Union. It is the first time Community CVS have presented this workshop in Darwen and judging Read more

By Graham Aspin, 1 weekJune 1, 2026 ago
@ Volunteer stories

A heartfelt thank you to John Hamill

After an incredible 9 years of volunteering with Community CVS, we are very sad to be saying goodbye to John as he moves on to pastures new in a new volunteer role. John’s time, commitment and generosity have meant so much to our organisation and the communities we support, and Read more

By Graham Aspin, 2 months ago
@ Community Volunteer Awards

Search underway for sponsors of 2026 Community Volunteer Awards

Businesses and organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to sponsor the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards. Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council are once again working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of the borough’s unsung heroes through these annual awards. The awards celebration Read more

By Graham Aspin, 3 monthsFebruary 25, 2026 ago
@ Community Volunteer Awards

Celebrating community heroes in Blackburn with Darwen!

The 2025 Community Volunteer Awards winners have been named, in an inspirational awards ceremony that shone a spotlight on the contributions of volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen. Ewood Park hosted the annual event this year, with the BBC’s Graham Liver returning to his role as host. Around 1,200 nominations were Read more

By Graham Aspin, 7 monthsNovember 7, 2025 ago
@ Community Volunteer Awards

Celebrating Community Heroes in Blackburn with Darwen

Our Community Volunteer Awards celebrate the immense positive contributions made by grassroots groups, voluntary organisations and volunteers throughout Blackburn with Darwen. Last week, the Panel met to determine the list of finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. We’d like to thank everyone involved – and, of course, express our Read more

By Graham Aspin, 9 monthsSeptember 10, 2025 ago
@ Preston Volunteers

Calling All Volunteer Organisers in Preston!

Do you support volunteers in your organisation? Ever wish you had a space to share ideas, ask questions, or learn how others manage challenges? Join us for our Volunteer Organisers Network Meetings – a friendly, informal space to connect with others who work with volunteers across Preston. Location: Room A, Read more

By Graham Aspin, 9 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago
@ Support into Volunteering Buddy Project

Volunteer Opportunity – Support into Volunteering Buddy

Do you have a few hours a week to spare? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to support Asylum Seekers as they begin their journey into local volunteering. As a Buddy, you’ll receive training to help individuals facing language barriers, cultural differences, or wellbeing challenges. You’ll be a companion, a guide, Read more

By Graham Aspin, 11 months ago
@ Preston Volunteers

Reaching volunteers and Canva marketing training from Preston Volunteers

Preston Volunteers are providing a free VCFSE Marketing training session showcasing Canva and how easy it is to use, to support volunteer recruitment and charity campaigns on Wednesday 16th July from 1pm till 3pm at Preston Town Hall.. Canva is a brilliant software, and it is free to VCFSE Sector Read more

By Graham Aspin, 11 monthsJuly 2, 2025 ago

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