Volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen are set to be recognised next week at a special Big Thank You event during Volunteers’ Week.
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The celebration takes place on Wednesday 3 June, outside Blackburn Town Hall, from 11am to 2pm. It is a drop-in event and volunteers are invited to come along for a cuppa and a biscuit.
People attending will also be able to collect special certificates in recognition of the work they do across the borough.
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: We are indebted to the thousands of people who give their time and expertise to help others within our communities. The commitment and dedication to the causes, organisations and people they collectively support is remarkable and it’s only right our volunteers are celebrated during this week dedicated to them.
We hope in recognising and putting a spotlight on our volunteers that we encourage others to seek out opportunities to volunteer too.
The Big Thank You event has been organised by Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Lancashire Volunteer Partnership, Community CVS and Chip-In.
Becca Porter at Chip-In said: This event aims to recognise the power of our borough’s volunteering and its impact on our communities.
Together, we want to say a huge heartfelt thank you to all those who give their time and energy to volunteer, make a difference and create a more connected and resilient community through volunteering.
Alongside the main event, Community CVS is also running workshops during the week on funding and nomination writing, plus a volunteer fair for anyone interested in getting involved.
Volunteers’ Week runs from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June.
Funding Workshop (Community CVS)
Date: Monday 1 June
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Jubilee Tower Credit Union, 10–11 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1AZ
Details: Limited spaces, booking required – email Donna.Talbot@CommunityCVS.org.uk
Vision for Volunteering Launch (Community CVS)
Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Conference Room, Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Details: Limited spaces, booking required – email Donna.Talbot@CommunityCVS.org.uk
Volunteer Fair (Community CVS)
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: The Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Details: Open to all, drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm
Funding Workshop (Community CVS)
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Conference Room, Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Details: Limited spaces, booking required – email Donna.Talbot@CommunityCVS.org.uk
Nomination Writing Workshop (Community CVS)
Date: Friday 5 June
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Conference Room, Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Details: Limited spaces, booking required – email Donna.Talbot@CommunityCVS.org.uk
