Volunteering

Volunteering has never been so important!

Are you a community group, project or charity that works with volunteers? Are you looking to start your own community group, but don’t know where to start? Or are you an existing volunteer, looking to boost your skills?

We can deliver FREE online volunteer training. We offer flexible provision covering a range of areas and can work with you to design a tailor-made programme to suit your needs.

Our range of FREE courses are available to learners who live in Lancashire. For residents outside of Lancashire fees will apply, please enquire.

We have programmes for:

Individuals
See our list of online courses available for this autumn opposite or contact us for one-to-one advice and support.

Volunteering Groups
Contact us for advice and support about how to develop your project or on how to get started.

Organisations, Charities & Community Groups
We offer flexible provision covering a range of areas including:

Hygiene and Infection Control in Your Community Setting | Risk Assessment | Introduction to Conflict Management | Customer Service | Mentoring First Aid | Food Safety | Health and Safety | Equality and Diversity | Internet Safety and Social Media Volunteer Coordinator Training | Award in Volunteering Develop a Community Project | Safe and Sound

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Accrington & Rossendale College
Accrington Library
Age Concern Lancashire (LFClub)
Ansdell Library
Ashton Walled Gardens
​​St Catherines Catholic PS Leyland​
​​The Plough​ Lancaster
Chorley Library
Clayton Green Library
Cleveleys Group Practice
Cleveleys Library
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Clitheroe Library
Coal Clough Library
Colne Library
Coppull Library
Cotton Court Business Centre
Eccleston Library
Elisha House Community Centre Colne
Euxton Parish Community Centre
Freckleton Library
Fulwood Library
Good Life Allotments and Hut Nelson
Guild Lodge, Lancashire Care, Preston
HARV Emily Davidson Centre
Haslingden Community Link
Haslingden Library
Heysham Library
Hope Street Peer Support Community Cafe
Ingol Library
Intact Centre - Preston
Kingsfold Library
Knott End Library
Lancashire Adult Learning
Lancaster Methodist Church
Leyland Library
Linkbridge Community Support Centre
Longridge Library
Longton Library
Lothersdale Hotel Morecambe
Lytham Library
Morecambe Library
Nelson and Colne College
Nelson Library
Online Provision
Ormskirk Library
Oswaldtwistle Library
Parbold Library
Poulton Library
Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Rawtenstall Library
Rishton Library
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Sion Baptist Church - Burnley
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
St Saviour’s Church
Tarleton Library
The Waterside Centre
Vanguard Centre Burnley
Various venues across Lancashire
Wesley’s Church Road Community Methodist
Whalley Library
Whalley Old Grammar School Community Cen
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Whitworth Library
  • Bookkeeping Skills Level 1
    Volunteering
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business particularly the accountancy sector. It provides learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments which require bookkeeping. You may choose that you want to work for an organisation, or become a self-employed bookkeeper once fully qualified. The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insigh...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      THU - 23/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      11 week course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: £195.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Confidence & Resilience Training
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      FRI - 31/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      18 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      MON - 26/06/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Dementia Awareness
    Volunteering
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This programme provides an overview of Dementia and is delivered by a dementia champion. All participants have the opportunity to become Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Freckleton Library
      TUE - 23/05/2023
      10:00 to 13:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Intro to Volunteering
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      WED - 03/05/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      THU - 04/05/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      MON - 05/06/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      TUE - 06/06/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This course is aimed at people who want to go into the event management industry or want to set up an event malmanagement company of their own. It can also support people who wish to simply learn how an event is set up and ran as well as evaluated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an accredited level 2 qualification as well as access to an award-winning online e-learning platform. You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is aimed to support learners who work or volunteer in an advice role, in a range of areas from careers guidance or pastoral support in schools or colleges, to supporting clients in areas such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation services; with family or confidence issues and clients who require domestic abuse support. The focus is on determining the Clients requirements and ensuring relevant signposting or referral to other agencies ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This course is designed to enable people to gain an overall view of customer service. It will provide you with the skills required by employers to work in a wide range of job roles. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out customer service related tasks such as how to manage information and even support events. This is a good all round customer service qualification which will help you gain the basics to support your CV applications across a huge sector of employment opportunitie...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This course is aimed at people who want to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of team leading. This can support them to progress onto other qualifications, employment or apprenticeships in any sector. It is a great professional development. You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      27/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Mental Health Awareness
    Volunteering
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This programme provides an overview of the mental health and wellbeing fundamentals. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      WED - 29/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      19 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
      TUE - 11/07/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Negotiation Skills for Relationships
    Volunteering
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      WED - 21/06/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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