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Cumbria Wildlife Trust @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social · 2h

📢 We need to hear YOUR thoughts!

The public consultation on reintroducing white-tailed eagles to #Cumbria is open. 🦅

Share your views by responding to our online questionnaire by October 31st HERE ⬇️
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CWTEquestionnaire/

Please share this post as widely as possible! 💚

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Women's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness @wcmbarrow.bsky.social · 2h

🤶Stall holder's wanted🤶

🎄We are pleased to announce we are hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 13th December at the Bridge in Portland Walk as part of Barrow BID Christmas Market day.

🎄Stalls are £15 each, contact [email protected] for more information.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 4h

Health Care Colleagues and Adult Social Care Teams in North Cumbria…

…Find out more about how our Third Sector Co-ordinator Team could help you and those you are supporting ↓

cumbriacvs.org.uk/health-wellb...

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 17h

#Stanwix Community Centre are looking for new volunteers + directors to help run the centre and help it grow as a local community hub.

No experience needed - give as much time as you wish.

Register your interest via [email protected] or by messaging the community centre social media pages.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 22h

But how do you use it responsibly and effectively?

This free session is designed exclusively for those working or volunteering in the non-profit sector. No prior technical experience is required – just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 22h

Introduction to AI & Prompting for Non-Profits - Tues 21st October, online.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword – it’s shaping the way we live, work, + deliver impact. For charities & non-profits, AI offers powerful opportunities to save time, improve services, & reach more people.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

If you missed the session but are interested in finding out about local volunteering opportunities please visit: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

Our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland), Judith Smale, delivered a #Volunteering Workshop for the Health and Wellbeing at Work programme at The Solway Hall in #Whitehaven recently. The session aimed to promote the health benefits of volunteering to residents in #Copeland.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

There is also an online survey; one designed for volunteers and one for Volunteer Managers. The focus of the workshops and surveys will be to explore current experience of volunteering, how it can be improved and what the problems are.

Find out more here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/volunte...

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been a busy few months for the #Volunteering for Health Project.

The Strategy work which was launched in September will begin with an insight gathering process which will run until December. Over the next 2 months there will be 3 engagement workshops, in Kendal, Barrow and Penrith.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

Judith said, "I'm delighted to be volunteering for a local charity who makes such a difference to patients and families at time of need. I'm really excited to share my spare time, skills and knowledge in volunteering to help Hospice at Home develop and implement their new Volunteering Strategy."

Volunteering – Hospice at Home

This will only take a…

www.hospiceathome.co.uk

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 1d

Our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland), Judith, has been utilising our Employer Supported Volunteering Policy and has just started with Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland as an Associate Trustee specialising in #Volunteering.

For more information: www.hospiceathome.co.uk/volunteering/

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

🛍️ With Black Friday and Christmas shopping just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make use of this completely free funding opportunity. Retailers donate a percentage of what’s spent—at no cost to you or your supporters.

Join easyfundraising today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria

You shop. Your cause gets money. For free.

Join 2.1m people raising free donations via 6,000 shops & sites.

www.easyfundraising.org.uk

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 Over £3 million in free funding is up for grabs this autumn!

If your organisation is registered with easyfundraising, you can benefit every time your volunteers, trustees, and supporters shop online with retailers like Tesco, eBay, Etsy, Argos, trainline, M&S and thousands more.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

...but also with NCIC staff & promote Volunteering Opportunities & our Volunteering Portal to help with improving health & wellbeing for staff & patients.

Want to know more about the Volunteering in Cumbria Portal and explore different opportunities? volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic

volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

Our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland), Judith, attended the Meet the Third Sector Event at The Cumberland Infirmary in #Carlisle recently, organised by our Health Partnerships Team with Clare and Holly supporting.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with our Third Sector colleagues...

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a chance for voices that are too often ignored to be heard loud and clear. It’s a chance to show that it is possible to build a better, more compassionate society in which everyone can live life to the full. And it’s a chance to start that journey, together, now.

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 2d

Challenge Poverty Week, 13th - 19th October, is an opportunity for us all to say what needs to change to enable our own communities to thrive.

Everyone involved in tackling poverty is invited to be part of the week.

challengepoverty.co.uk

#ChallengePoverty

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Our next training for #Volunteer Managers in Cumberland is on How to Create a Positive Volunteer Journey, on 22nd October in #Whitehaven.

Book your place here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Judith, our Volunteering Manager and Bridget (Ops Manager) delivered training to Volunteer Managers in the Cumberland area in Carlisle recently.

"What to do when Volunteer Management gets challenging" was a fantastic day with Managers coming together to learn and share ideas/best practice.

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Workshop will cover:

The basic principles of good volunteer management
Identifying potential difficult situations that requires action
Understanding the wider impact of not dealing with difficult situations
Understanding the policies and procedures to put in place
+ more!

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Good Practice in Volunteer Management: Workshop 2 – What to do when volunteer management gets challenging. Thursday 23rd October, #Kendal.

cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!

Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 3d

Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, #Carlisle - Tuesday 21st October.

We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria.

cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...

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Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 4d

Tickets are free, and attendees can choose to book a morning or afternoon slot.

Find out who you'll be able to meet and talk to, and book your slot!