Making it wild at Sandscale Haws

Sat 26 November 10.00am-3.00pm.

We will be cutting trees and shrubs (mainly hawthorn and willow species) with hand tools. This is essential work to preserve the rare coastal grassland habitats and the wealth of plant species that they support on the nature reserve. If conditions are good we may also have a bonfire to burn the brash material. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear old clothes, stout boots or wellies and bring waterproofs if needed. Call Neil Forbes on 01229 462855 for further information.

Where; The National Trust’s Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve. Meet at The National Trust car park,

Hawthwaite Lane, Roanhead. Grid Ref: SD 200 756

‘Making it wild at North Walney’

Volunteering with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on Barrow's Wildside - fancy doing something different? Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn about wildlife and help to make positive improvements for wildlife. No previous experience is necessary, and tools and training are provided.

Wed 23 November 10.00am-3.00pm
‘Making it wild at North Walney’
We will be installing a special nesting box for shellducks on one of the islands at North Walney Nature Reserve, to help protect these ground nesting birds from predators. If there’s time we will also be clearing low growing dwarf willow to maintain the open dune grassland habitat. Call Sue Thurley on 01229 471066 to book or for further information. Booking not required but
preferred. Where North Walney Nature Reserve, Barrow. Meet
at 9.30am outside The Ferry Pub, The Promenade,
Walney. Grid Ref: SD 187 688

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Wednesday 14 December 2011 from 10am to 11.30am.

Free refreshments provided.

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health & social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall Hartington Street is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

What is Barrow Parkrun?

Barrow Parkrun is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.

When is it?
Every Saturday at 09:00

Where is it?
It's run in Barrow Park.

What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! But please register in advance.

How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Barrow parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email us to help. We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee in the park cafe, near the bandstand - please come and join us.
www.parkrun.org.uk/barrow/

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Wednesday 16 November 2011 from 10am to 11.30am.  Free refreshments provided.

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health & social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk 

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 17 August

Wednesday 17 August 2011 from 10-11.30am. Free refreshments provided.

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health & social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall Hartington Street is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Wednesday 13 July 2011 from 10am to 11.30am. Free refreshments provided.

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health & social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall Hartington Street is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Confidence Building course at CVS

Thursday 16 June 2011 at Cumbria CVS, Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow, LA14 5SR from 9am – 1pm. Trainer: Jennie Sutton (Enabling Success)

By the end of this session you will have:

• defined confidence and self-esteem

• measured your own confidence and self esteem level

• discussed benefits of being more confident and having a higher opinion of yourself

• understood the consequence of negative thoughts and how to overcome them

• identified barriers to being confident

• devised a way to measure confidence levels

This course is for volunteers only and is free. Please note refreshments will be provided (but not lunch).

To book your place call 01768 800350 or email moniquer@cumbriacvs.org.uk  

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 13 April

Wednesday 13 April 2011 from 10am to 11.30am. Free refreshments provided.

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health & social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall Hartington Street is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Volunteer Workshop - CVS

Cumbria CVS Barrow: Wednesday 16 March 2011

10am - 11.30am at Cumbria CVS Barrow, Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow LA14 5SR

To book, call 01229 825630 email barrow@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Volunteer scheme at Barrow Library

'Confidence Building' course at CVS - FREE for volunteers

CVS Volunteer Workshop

Free Volunteer Training Course

Starts Tuesday 3 May 2011

Are you interested in the drug & alcohol field?
Are you open to new experiences?
Would you like to help people overcome their difficulties?
Would you like to have a deeper understanding of yourself and others?
Would you like to attend our 18 day Volunteer Training Course?

If you said Yes, We would like to hear from you!

Please contact CADAS, 52 Paradise St, Barrow or call 01229 811111 for more details or an application form.

Volunteering works ...

Cumbria CVS (Barrow) latest volunteering workshop takes place on 14 December 2010. Click on the image to enlarge for more information.

Introduction to Office Skills with CVS, Barrow

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'Having Your Say - communication skills for volunteers'

'Having Your Say - communication skills for volunteers' with Cumbria CVS, Barrow.

Wednesday 10 November 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

For volunteers only and FREE!







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Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health, social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

Locally in Barrow the volunteer centre at Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

Next Session 17th November 2010 at 11.30-1pm Tel: 01229 823144 to book your place or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Accredited Course for Volunteers - Introduction to Office Skills

This 40 hour course is designed to help learners acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of the office environment.

This course will be a useful introduction to learners who are volunteering or considering volunteering in an office environment.

The communication aspect of the course may also be used to support the development of your personal and social skills.

When: Friday 22nd, 29th October. Friday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November.

Where: Cumbria CVS Barrow, Lesser Kings Hall, 57-59 Harrington Street, Barrow

Time: 9.30am until 4.00pm

Volunteers need to attend all days mentioned.

The 40hr accredited course is £90 though it is free to anyone in receipt of:

• Job Seekers Allowance

• Income Support

• Housing/Council Tax Benefit (not single allowance)

• Working Tax Credit (with a total income of up to £15,276)

For more information or to book your place please contact Lisa Millard on 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk or Judith Holmshaw on 01228 512513 or e-mail: judithh@cumbriacvs.org.uk.

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