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Volunteering can be a chance for you to learn new skills, use the experience you already have and also to gain a recognised certificate for all the work you do.  

Contact Volunteer Centre staff on 625 6078 for further information on awards or free training for volunteers.

 

   Gain an award for your voluntary work
 

Choose from 4 different award schemes:

Wirral 100 Hours Volunteer Certificate

Awarded for 100 hours of voluntary work.  

Wirral Student Volunteer Certificate

Awarded for voluntary work carried out over an academic year.  Students don't have to complete a fixed number of hours but need to show commitment by attending on a regular basis.  A great addition to your CV.

Long Service Medallion Award

Presented to volunteers who have been nominated for their long service in voluntary work.  There are 4 awards, ranging from 3 to 20+ years service.  

Millennium Volunteers Award

Millennium Volunteers is a national initiative which encourages young people to volunteer and is open to everyone aged 16-24.  Certificates are awarded to volunteers who complete 100 and 200 hours of voluntary work.

    Free training for volunteers
 
'The Volunteering Experience' is a collection of free, accredited training courses available for volunteers at venues across Wirral.

22 courses are available at different levels - just choose those that interest you and the level at which you feel most comfortable.  Courses include:

  • Introduction to voluntary work
  • Dealing with the public
  • Volunteering at events
  • Volunteer mentoring
  • Team work
  • Stewarding at public events
  • Reception skills
  • Supporting recreation and leisure facilities
  • Health and safety and emergency assistance
  • Making choices
  • Accessing information electronically

To find out more about 'The Volunteering Experience' courses, contact staff at any of the Volunteer Centres in Wirral.

 

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Hoylake & District CVS, 1 Westbourne Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 4DG  Tel: 0151 625 6078  

Registered charity no: 255533