Derby CVS runs a Volunteer Centre which provides a
variety of services:
- Every year, we meet more than 600
prospective volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who are interested
in volunteer placements with local organisations. Volunteering is a
great way to get experience, fill a few spare hours, meet new people
and develop some new skills. Do you want to become a volunteer? We can
help you find the voluntary work that suits you. We run a drop-in service
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.
Come in and chat with one of our Volunteer Centre Advisers, or call
them on 01332 342272. Alternatively, you can check out all of our volunteering
opportunities on the do-it
website, and if you see something you're interested in you can register
your details there and then.
- As a volunteer you can get training. Organisations will train you in the specific role you plan to take; you may even be able to get accreditation such as an NVQ or an OCN qualification. You can also attend general volunteering training at the Volunteer Centre. The volunteers’ training covers roles and responsibilities, confidence building and health and safety. For more information or to enquire about places contact Derby CVS on 01332 346266. We also run various training courses on a variety of subjects click here for more information.
- As part of our annual Christmas meals appeal, volunteers deliver meals on Christmas day to older people living alone in the community.
( If you want to know more, please get in touch with Justina Nurse, Volunteer Centre Manager, on 01332 227722 or email jnurse@cvsderby.co.uk
