News stories tagged as "volunteering"

Event to recruit Community Emergency Response Volunteers

Published at: Thursday 2 March 2023 at 11:25 am

The Blackburn with Darwen Council team that responds to emergencies like fires and water or power outages is recruiting Community Emergency Response Volunteers – and there’s an event next week for anyone who wants to find out more.

Nominate volunteer groups for The Queen’s Award

Published at: Thursday 14 April 2022 at 4:59 pm

Millions of people across the UK make a difference to their community daily, by volunteering.

Your local community centre needs you!

Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 2:04 pm

Community-run centres in Blackburn with Darwen are having a volunteer recruitment drive, so they can restart all their sessions now Covid regulations have eased.

Pandemic volunteering helps us stay positive

Published at: Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:48 pm

People in Blackburn with Darwen are 90% more likely to volunteer when compared with people from other areas of England, and this is helping them to stay positive about the future.

Blackburn with Darwen people pulling together during pandemic, research finds

Published at: Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 11:53 am

People in Blackburn with Darwen have developed stronger relationships with others during the Coronavirus pandemic, a national research study has found.

Which voluntary groups deserve the Queen’s Award?

Published at: Thursday 18 June 2020 at 12:12 pm

Here’s your chance to nominate voluntary groups in Blackburn with Darwen for the highest honour – the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).

Community Ambassador’s recipe for supporting families in need

Published at: Tuesday 9 June 2020 at 10:38 am

Local resident Mehrun Jogee has worked tirelessly to provide nutritious hot meals for vulnerable residents across Blackburn with Darwen during the Coronavirus crisis.

Ron’s befriending support means more than words can say

Published at: Friday 5 June 2020 at 10:07 am

A telephone befriender has made such a difference to an 84 year old Darwen man that he’s put pen to paper to write her a poem of thanks.

Crowning our borough’s community heroes!

Published at: Monday 10 June 2019 at 10:07 pm

Community heroes from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned this evening at the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.

Brett gears up to host Community Volunteer Awards!

Published at: Thursday 6 June 2019 at 1:36 pm

With less than a week to go until the Community Volunteer Awards, organisers Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Community CVS reveal the compere for the presentation evening.

Find out how to get involved this Volunteers’ Week

Published at: Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 10:56 am

Next week Blackburn with Darwen will celebrate the many volunteers across the borough who give their time and talents for free – and offer others the chance to get into volunteering.

Community Volunteer Awards shortlist announced!

Published at: Wednesday 15 May 2019 at 12:13 pm

The people and organisations in the running for Community Volunteer Awards have been announced.

Don’t leave it too late to nominate your community volunteer heroes!

Published at: Wednesday 27 March 2019 at 4:31 pm

Time is running out to nominate the community heroes who you think deserve awards.

Wheels in motion to recruit volunteer drivers

Published at: Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 11:43 am

The Royal Voluntary Service is looking for drivers to join its Community Transport Team.

Why Not Volunteer this National Volunteer Week.

Published at: Friday 29 May 2015 at 3:31 pm

As part of the national celebration of volunteers next week, Community and Volunteering Services (CVS) will be hosting a number of events throughout the week to encourage volunteering.

Volunteering opportunity

Published at: Friday 27 February 2015 at 9:20 am

Are you interested in helping people affected by cancer in Blackburn with Darwen?