Volunteer Centre Derby

We are here to help and support people from across Derby City who would like to volunteer, and to support organisations in Derby who involve volunteers.

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We wanted to let our followers know that from today we will no longer be posting on X. This is due to the increasingly negative direction the platform is taking, which conflicts with our values. You can still connect with us via our website & other social media (links in bio) 🙂

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New Year, New You! 🎉🎇

Have you made a resolution yet?

How about one that:
👉 Supports people in your community
👉 Makes you feel good
👉 Requires just 1 hour a week of your time...

Watch our video to find out more! 👀👇

https://t.co/TjeJmj17zM

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🟨 Sight Loss Awareness - Free Community Action Training 🟨

30 Jan 2025, 10am - 12pm @ Community Action Derby

A 2 hour intro to sight loss, the impact, barriers & what you can do as an employer, volunteer or colleague to support people with sight loss

🔗https://t.co/Uyt7vbxRL7

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🎄The Community Action offices will be closed for Xmas from 1pm on Monday 23 December 2024 & will re-open at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Our social media channels will not be monitored during the break. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us @ the Volunteer Centre!🎅

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Would you like to be a part of the country's biggest initiative to raise awareness about suicide?

Applications are now open, to be a @BatonOfHopeUK Baton Bearer ✨

For more information visit our website: https://t.co/UGlhPBmEAq

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🏡We need more Good Neighbours!🏡

Are you a Derby resident aged 18+? Could you spare some time to help individuals who need support with things like food shopping & transport to medical appointments? If so we'd love to hear from you!

https://t.co/TjeJmj17zM

@DerbyCC @_DDGroup

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The Baton of Hope is coming to Derby on 13 Sept 2025!

As the largest UK suicide awareness initiative, the Baton aims to boost the conversation around suicide prevention & help eliminate stigma. We'd love local charities & community groups to get involved: https://t.co/ivwzAJZZN2

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Thanks to all the Volunteer Managers, Leaders & Coordinators who attended our Vision for Volunteering Workshop in November, we hope you enjoyed the event! It was great to see everyone & hear your ideas on how we can develop the key themes of volunteering

https://t.co/0KMLES7gAh

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📢Local Charity Trustee Opportunity📢

@MultiFaithDerby is seeking to grow & develop its Board by recruiting trustees who are enthusiastic & energised about supporting & shaping the future of the Centre & its strategic vision

Deadline: Sunday 18 December

https://t.co/6jyeoLVnIK

[Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance @DerbyFood4TA]

Thank you @MarketingDerby for helping us with this, we have our fingers crossed we can find a chef that can help @DerbyCA @DerbyCC @DerbyHomes @DCCTOfficial @BBCDerby #supportingourcommunity #christmas

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"Light in the Shadows: Stories of Hope" will take place 10-12 Dec at Banks Mill Studio, Derby, 4pm - 7pm.
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:

👉 Exhibition Guide
👉 Refreshments Coordinator
👉 General Event Support

[email protected]

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☕ Good Neighbours Derby Coffee Morning - 1 week to go! ☕

Join us for a fun friendly get-together next Tues 5 Nov 10am-12pm @ St Alkmund's Church to help us celebrate our volunteers & find out how you could join us & make a difference in your community!

https://t.co/UuFiU7kMz1

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Severn Trent's Big Boost for Derby Job Fair

Whether you are new to work, want to get back into work, or are just looking for a change, this event aims to connect you with jobs, employers, skills & support.

10am-12pm, Weds 23 October @ Pride Park Stadium

https://t.co/AKveeZ6bLH

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☕ Good Neighbours Derby Coffee Morning ☕

Join us for a fun, friendly get-together on 5 Nov, 10am-12pm at St Alkmund's Church to help us celebrate our volunteers & find out how you could join the team & make a big difference to people in your community!

https://t.co/UuFiU7kMz1

[Derby Sound Community Radio CIC @DerbySoundRadio]

We're a community-run #radio station and we're training #volunteers to create short features to broadcast. It could be interviews with inspiring #Derby characters + causes, celebrating hidden gems + local history e-mail to join us: [email protected] @DerbyCA @DerbyUniVol

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📢Volunteers needed!📢
Join the Derby Furniture and Electrical - Information Session for Volunteers!

📆 16 October 2024 at 5pm
🏠 20 Shaftesbury St S, Derby, DE23 8YH
👉 https://t.co/p8fAMnG8i2

Please book in advance of the sessions as we expect places to fill quickly!

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😁 Social Activities Volunteer with Sight Support Derbyshire
🐕 Puppy Parent with Canine Partners
📖 Reading Volunteer with Bookmark
💻 Volunteer Admin with Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
📢 Community Speaker Volunteer with Alzheimer's Research UK

https://t.co/G2at3aJGr8

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St Alkmund's Church Derby is holding a free autumn Health & Wellbeing Fair on Sat 28 Sept, 12-4pm.

Over coffee & cake discover local projects & organisations helping to improve the health & wellbeing of our community, find out about volunteering & attend mini talks & workshops.

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Free Basic British Sign Language in the Workplace Sessions from Derby Adult Learning Service

DALS is offering these free 45 min online sessions on Thursday 26 September, 12:45pm - 1:30pm & Thursday 17 October, 12:45pm - 1:30pm.

For more info visit: https://t.co/5H6khH66Pe

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Join us for an exciting event this September, encompassing our AGM, the launch of the Derby Community Lottery & a Voluntary Sector Marketplace event!

Thurs 26 September, 9:30am - 12:30pm @ Derby Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick

Book your place here: https://t.co/9FWEjVk4iK