Community Volunteer Awards 2022 – and the winners are…
Volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen were recognised for their dedication at the annual Community Volunteer Awards at King George’s Hall. Hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire breakfast show star Graham Liver, the awards were presented to people and groups all over the borough who dedicate their lives to helping others Read more…
Community Volunteer Awards 2022 – feedback
“Very positive experience. The venue and décor was really good. Entertainment was good.” “Venue was lovely and the room decor was amazing, the centrepieces and table dressings especially” “The event was well organised and flowed really well.” “ A fantastic event, Well Done” “thank you for a lovely evening :)” “The Read more…
Community Volunteer Awards 2022 – a big thank you to our sponsors
Through our Community Volunteer Awards, we aim to reward individuals and organisations for the great work you do in and around Blackburn with Darwen. This year’s award ceremony will be taking place on Thursday 3rd November at King George’s Hall. We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for their Read more…
Our Volunteer Centre Open Day
Come and meet the Team! Monday 17th October10am to 3pmThe Boulevard Centre Blackburn(next to the railway station) Come for an informal chat and find out more about us and the opportunities we have. We are recruiting for: – Staff Volunteers Micro employment Also offering: – Access to “Spark” Community Asset Read more…
Volunteers needed: Voice Saturday Breakfast Club
Would you like to help ensure that vulnerable and homeless individuals in Blackburn can enjoy a hearty breakfast, warmth, care and someone to talk to? Voice are currently seeking volunteers to help out at their Breakfast Club, which takes place on Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 in Nightsafe‘s Platform Read more…
Lancashire Telegraph | Why this 89-year-old woman from Blackburn is a ‘massive inspiration to many’
Check out this awesome story from the Lancashire Telegraph about the wonderful Joan Riddehough, a long-standing volunteer at Homestart Blackburn & Darwen, who’s still making a positive difference at the age of 90!
Whitehall Park Supporters Group
Please see below for exciting new opportunities in Darwen courtesy of the fantastic Whitehall Park Supporters Group. We run a community garden based within the park. The community vegetable garden is a place for many to access on a regular basis for many reasons. We are a friendly, diverse group Read more…
Say thanks – nominate your volunteering heroes by Friday
Time is running short if you want a volunteer or local organisation to be celebrated at this year’s Community Volunteer Awards – deadline is this Friday! So, head over here, download and fill out the form and return it to donna.talbot@communitycvs.org.uk as soon as possible to make sure your heroes Read more…
It’s glitzy, it’s glamorous – it’s the Community Volunteer Awards!
It’s glitzy, it’s glamorous – it’s the Community Volunteer Awards – and it’s coming later this year! Will you be there? Will you be among the nominees (all of whom will be commemorated for their sterling efforts throughout what’s been another difficult year)? Can I nominate someone? You most certainly Read more…