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
Barnoldswick Library
Barrowford Library
Burnley Central Library
Burnley Cricket Club
Burscough Library
Clayton Green Library
Cleveleys Library
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Clitheroe Library
Coal Clough Library
Colne Citadel
Community Solutions NW
Coppull Library
Cotton Court Business Centre
Down Town Charter Walk Burnley
Eccleston Library
Euxton Parish Community Centre
Fennyfold Academy on Fennyfold Cmty Grdn
Freckleton Library
Garstang Library
Haslingden Library
Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington
Heysham Library
Ingol Library
Intact Centre - Preston
Kingsfold Library
Kirkham Library
Knott End Library
Lancashire Adult Learning
Leyland Library
Longridge Library
Longton Library
Lytham Library
Mazuma Stadium Morecambe Football Club
Morecambe Library
Nelson and Colne College
New Day Church Lostock Hall
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Ormskirk Library
Oswaldtwistle Library
Parbold Library
Penwortham Community Centre
Poulton Library
Preston Quaker Meeting House
Priory Lane Community Centre
Rawtenstall Library
Ribbleton Library Preston
Rishton Library
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
Skelmersdale Library
Space Centre Creative Support Preston
St Annes Library
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
St Thomas Church - Lancaster
Stubbylee Community Greenhouses & Events
Tay Street Family Hub​ Burnley
The BestLight Community Hub
The Place Community Centre Leyland
Thornton Library
Various venues across Lancashire
Waterside Centre Accrington
West End Community Centre
Whalley Library
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Woodnook Community Centre Accrington
  • Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly 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:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly 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:
      04/09/2023
      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
    This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business. It will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role. The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into the business sector. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities. You will develop essenti...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly 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:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (EQUAL)
    Volunteering
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly 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:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Volunteer Training Programme
    Volunteering
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This programme provides an overview of path of volunteering and how this can get you into work and/or broaden your wellbeing by helping in the community. You will learn about the different volunteering sectors and how you can support them. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Mazuma Stadium Morecambe Football Club
      THU - 02/11/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      5 week course
      14 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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