Recent Events...
Many organisations attended the recent CVS Volunteer Recruitment Fair at the United Reform Church Cockermouth, including Citizens Advice Allerdale, British Red Cross, West Cumbria Carers and Neighbourhood Care Independence...please see pictures below:



Spiderman called in to support the "Super Hero's Event" at Haig Pitt Whitehaven, many organisations attended the event including West Cumbria Society for the Blind, West Cumbria Carers and Neighbourhood Care Independence...please see pictures below:



For more information and advice on volunteering opportunities in your area contact NCI Allison Wood tel: 01900 844670 or Helpline 0843 843 843.

The British Red Cross...
The British Red Cross welcomes new Service Coordinator for Independent Living Elaine Hornby to their team, interested in volunteering and would like find out more about volunteering with the British Red Cross contact Helpline 08443 843 843.   

Trades Hall Volunteer Fair...
Just a reminder, hopefully see you tomorrow at the Trades Hall Volunteer Fair please see details below:

 

West House...
Café West and the Royal British Legion are working together with Forces personnel past and present, please see further information listed below:

The Big Chinwag...
Many people throughout the UK joined "The Big Chinwag" to have a good natter and to help raise funds for lonely older people.  Sadly more than a million people in the UK go for a month without seeing or speaking to anyone.  The funds raised will enable Age UK to tackle loneliness in later life.

We had a great "Chinwag" and enjoyed pizza, hotdogs, cake and more cake served up with lots of tea...we had a good natter too!

 

For more information and advice on events or volunteering contact: 

Helpline 08443 843 843

West Cumbria Volunteer Recruitment Event...
On Thursday 25th June 2015 at the United Reform Church, Main Street, Cockermouth 1.30 to 3pm.  Come along and find out more about volunteering...organisations attending include Citizens Advice Allerdale, Cumbria Fire and Rescue, NCI West Cumbria and many more!

Ewanrigg Fun Day Maryport...
A great "Fun Day" held today Sunday 14th June at the heart of Ewanrigg, the event was organised by Local Trust Project Worker Bev Steele and the team of Ewanrigg Community Centre...thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.  The event was well supported - fundraising, face painting, plant stall, volunteering opportunities etc.

 

 

Interested in volunteering in your local area?  For further information contact Allison Wood 01900 844670 or Helpline 08443 843 843

Trades Hall Volunteer Fair...
Wednesday 1st July 2015 10am to 2pm Trades Hall Workington...come and meet West House, British Red Cross, Age UK West Cumbria, CYA and many more - for more information contact the West Cumbria Trades Hall Centre tel: 01900 61874...look forward to seeing you there!

  *Pictured (left to right) Tracy Kenyon Trades Hall Operational Manager

and Mary Bainbridge Trades Hall Centre Coordinator

Carers Week 2015...
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Carers Week brings together individuals and organisations to become involved in organising  activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is...so far local authorities, carers groups, NHS trusts, charities, GP practices and individuals etc. have signed up to take part in events this year.  Carers Week 2015 is Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June...to find out what's happening in West Cumbria clink on link: West Cumbria Carers or contact Helpline 08443 843 843.

*pictured West Cumbria Carers Angela Longrigg...to find out more about

volunteering with West Cumbria Carers telephone 01900 821976.



Student Volunteer Fair...
Great day at Lakes College...the Student Volunteer Fair was held during National Volunteers Week 2015 - a big thank you to all who supported and attended the event!

 ...for further information about volunteering opportunities in your area contact:

• Allison Wood 01900 844670
• Helpline 08443 843 843

National Volunteers Week 1st to 7th June 2015...
Fantastic so many organisations are recognising the great contribution volunteers make across West Cumbria and the Country...a big thank you to everyone involved in celebrating National Volunteers Week 2015!

Age UK West Cumbria are celebrating throughout Allerdale and Copeland, inviting their volunteers to Coffee Mornings throughout National Volunteers Week.

NCI Allison Wood and Lakes College Sarah Sloan have organised a Student Volunteer Fair 10am to 2pm Lakes College Lillyhall Business Park Workington Wednesday 3rd June 2015...a great opportunity for students to find out what's available in their area and hear first hand how much volunteers are needed and appreciated - West Cumbria Carers, Cumbria Youth Alliance, Age UK West Cumbria and West House are some of the many organisations attending.

Citizens Advice Bureau Copeland have organised an NCI Coffee Morning at the Guide Hall Millom...tea and cakes, raffle, information and advice etc. 10am to 12pm - hopefully see you there!

For further information contact Helpline 08443 843 843 or Allison Wood 01900 844670.