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For further information please contact:
The Volunteer Centre, South Lodge, Stanley Park.
Tel: 01253 301004
Email: vcenquiries@yahoo.co.uk
Skills 4 Volunteering Project
Accreditation and Training opportunities for volunteers. The following opportunities are offered to residents in the Blackpool area:
AQA Qualifications: AQA' s are accredited qualifications which recognise on the job skills and roles that volunteers do. i.e. you can achieve an AQA in anything from organising a fund raising event to developing computer skills or helping out at your local dance group to conservation work. There are over 40,000 AQA' s available!!
ASDAN Qualifications: There are two ASDAN courses and qualifications available at the Volunteer Centre.
The Community Volunteers Qualification which is a 10 week course which recognises good practice in volunteering and the general skills that volunteers need to perform their role effectively. Full 1 to 1 support and materials are provided. Level 2 is equivalent of 2 GCSE's Grade B.
The Employability Award recognises the development of valuable employability skills, this will help you to develop a self-awareness of your skills and competencies, and help to prepare you for job applications and interviews
For further information please contact: blackpoolvc13@yahoo.co.uk
The Volunteer Centre, South Lodge, Stanley Park.
Tel: 01253 301004
or email Jane Carten :The project aims to promote informal learning, encourage learning and recognising the value of informal training local people give to the community. This involves volunteers providing guided walks and talks; for example, around the Winter Gardens, Blackpool Tower, the Town Hall and support Heritage Open Days in Blackpool . All volunteers undergo training and have access to the Local and Family Heritage research Centre in Central Library.
For further information please contact:
The Volunteer Centre, South Lodge, Stanley Park.
Tel: 01253 301004
Email: vcenquiries@yahoo.co.uk
HEALTH TRAINERS
Improving health and wellbeing by empowering people to make healthy choices.
The Health Trainer service is free to residents of Blackpool and can provide:
- Information on healthier eating and exercise, including a range of supporting programmes such as 'cook & eat' sessions
- Guidance and support in improving mental health and wellbeing
- Information on local fitness/leisure centres, free local activities and social events
- Referral to other agencies such as smoking cessation
If you are a community group in Blackpool and would like the Health Trainers to attend your event please contact us.
For further information please contact:
The Volunteer Centre, Health Trainers, North Lodge, Stanley Park.
Tel: 01253 304066
Fax: 01253 392757
Email: htenquiries@yahoo.co.uk
