I would like to thank you again for the training, which was absolutely superb and has really helped me, not only as a volunteer but as someone who is having to look after volunteers.
Community CVS is offering free training for any volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen.
Is it free?
The Community Volunteer Training programme is FREE
Who is it for?
It’s for anyone who wants to get involved in their community as a volunteer. It will be ideal for volunteers and community groups who provide support to members of the public, for example in recovery, mental health, health and social care, volunteer-led community support, sports and culture, environment and children and young people.
How is it delivered?
We’ll be giving volunteers the knowledge and awareness they need through friendly face-to-face informal workshops delivered through the Volunteer Centre and Recovery/Fast4wd Team.
What will I gain?
By taking part, volunteers will gain confidence and the key skills they need for volunteering.
Certificates will be provided for the workshops volunteers attend.
What will volunteers be learning?
Our workshops will cover these areas: –
Day 1 – Introduction to Volunteering (10:00am – 3:00pm)
- What is volunteering & why is it important
- Managing Expectations
- Volunteer responsibilities
- Team working
- Communication
- Confidence & Self-esteem…
Day 2 – Volunteering Safely (10:00am – 3:00pm)
- GDPR
- Professional Boundaries
- Equality & Diversity
- Health & Safety
- Safeguarding…
Day 3 – Volunteering in Practice (10:00am – 3:00pm)
- Reflective practice
- Dealing with Conflict
- Lone working…
Day 4 – Volunteering in Recovery Services (10:00am – 3:00pm)
- Addiction & Recovery
- Health & Wellbeing
- Support Services…
When will the Community Volunteer Training Programme run?
The programme is delivered on a rolling basis every 2 months. It is a 4 day training delivered over 2 weeks (2 days per week) at the Community CVS Boulevard Centre.
The dates for the rest of 2025 are as follows: –
| Introduction to Volunteering | Monday 12th May | Monday 30th June | Monday 8th September | Monday 3rd November |
| Volunteering Safely | Tuesday 13th May | Tuesday 1st July | Tuesday 9th September | Tuesday 4th November |
| Volunteering in Practice | Monday 19th May | Monday 7th July | Monday 15th September | Monday 10th November |
| Volunteering in Recovery Services | Tuesday 20th May | Monday 8th July | Tuesday 16th September | Tuesday 11th November |
Places will be available on a first come first served basis.