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:

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Volunteering

Certificate in Principles of Customer Service L2 (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 opportunities.
Forthcoming Start Dates
- Online Course
  
  Flexible Start Dates
  Available from:
  02/09/2024
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: £TBC
= Can I get help with my fees?
Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability L2 (EQUAL)
Volunteering
Accessed Flexibly Online

Flexibly Online
Flexibly Online
The purpose of the qualification is to develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relating to environmental sustainability including control of global warming, reducing carbon emissions, alternative energy sources, conservation, environmental monitoring and energy management. The qualification is most relevant to those already in employment and is applicable across sectors. It forms part of a wide-ranging strategy of business improvement and lean management.
Forthcoming Start Dates
- Online Course
  
  Flexible Start Dates
  Available from:
  02/09/2024
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: £TBC
= 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
- Great Harwood Library
  
  THU - 04/07/2024
  09:30 to 12:30
  1 day course
  
  This course is now full
  Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
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Railway Maintenance IAG - Lancaster Online
Volunteering
Delivered Online

Online
Online
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Forthcoming Start Dates
- Online Course
  
  MON - 29/07/2024
  15:00 to 16:30
  1 day course
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
- Online Course
  
  WED - 31/07/2024
  10:00 to 11:30
  1 day course
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
= Can I get help with my fees?
Railway Maintenance IAG Preston - In Person
Volunteering
Delivered in a venue near you

In Venue
In Venue
During the in-person IAG session at Preston, you will meet College staff.

We will provide all the information you need to decide about the Railway Maintenance training opportunity we offer and the type of work available in the industry. This will be a good opportunity for you to check if the Rail Industry is an environment you want to work in and whether you can commit to the training schedule.

We will ensure that you are suitable for the programme, are able to access funding and you will undertake an English assessment whilst here to ensure you are prepared for the demands of the NVQ Level 2 course.

We will cover ID requirements and information regarding the Drug and Alcohol Medical screening that takes place on the programme.

Please attend the IAG session at your given timeslot. Cotton Court, Church Street, Preston PR1 3BY
Forthcoming Start Dates
- Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
  
  MON - 15/07/2024
  10:00 to 12:30
  1 day course
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
- Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
  
  MON - 15/07/2024
  13:30 to 15:30
  1 day course
  
  20+ Places Remaining
  Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
= Can I get help with my fees?

Volunteering has never been so important!

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