Copeland Volunteers Week Activities

26th May 2011

Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration, for the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The Week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too. See what is going on in Copeland below.

Celebrating Volunteers in Copeland

Whitehaven Event @ the Rum Story

Wed 1st June 5.30 - 8pm

Food and entertainment, and a free prize draw for volunteers who attend the events.

Volunteer Week Challenge

Monday 6th June

Copeland Council health and well being team will be putting their elbow grease to good use by completing a task that will benefit our community. After challenges being nominated and a public vote the team will be painting at Haverigg cricket club.

Offer your time and help make a difference in your area.

Volunteer opportunity at back 2 netball

Monday 6th June 7.30 - 8.30pm @ Whitehaven sports centre

Volunteers old and new welcome to improve coaching and umpiring skills

Celebrating Volunteers in Copeland

Millom Event @ the Millom network centre

Tuesday 7th June 5.30 - 8pm

Food and entertainment, and a free prize draw for volunteers who attend the events.

Walk leaders course

FREE course

Tuesday 7th June 2011 @ Copeland Bowls & Sports Centre 11am - 4pm.

The is the WfH Volunteer Walk Leader course and you will be a qualified and certificated leader once complete.

(Though the course is free they are asking for a contribution of £4 pp to help cover the venue, lunch and refreshments)

Copeland's young leader's workshop

Learning about multi skills coaching and event management

Tuesday 7th June 10am -3pm Whitehaven sports centre

Valuing your volunteers course

FREE Course to Copeland sports clubs and Copeland sports volunteers

Wed 8th June Egremont Rugby club 6-9pm

If you are interested in being involved or taking any of the courses please e-mail Sabrina Shaw or call on 01946 593040