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Freedom - St Bernadette's Centre

Groundwork are offering volunteers aged 18-25 the opportunity to learn green skills, help local wildlife and improve physical and mental wellbeing. Volunteering will involve maintenance work along the Archaeological Way. It will occur every other Wednesday between 09.30am and 13.30pm with each session covering a different part of the Archaeological Way which will be confirmed with you. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, however some will be provided if needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;Which Sustainable Development Goals does this volunteer project work towards?&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>11 – Sustainable cities and communities&nbsp;</li><li>13- Climate action&nbsp;</li><li>15- Life on land&nbsp;</li></ul> How to volunteer:&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact the Green Generation team to express your interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: 01246 60 50 75&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Archaeological Way Derbyshire

Whitwell Station

This is a great volunteering opportunity for 16-25 year olds to learn about and contribute to the sustainability of a National Trust property.&nbsp;This session will be working with the estates team in the beautiful gardens of Hardwick Hall. There are several volunteering days throughout 2025 focusing on a different area of sustainability within Hardwick Hall. You are able to choose which area you are most interested in, or come along to all, it is completely up to you!

Hardwick Hall

Freedom charity are offering volunteers ages 18-25&nbsp;the opportunity to volunteer on their community allotment. All the produce grown in this allotment is for the Freedom low cost Stepping Stone Food Pantry, which is accessible for those in need within our community. You will learn all about soil management and improvement, pest prevention and control, composting techniques, plant division, irrigation, propagation and much more. Not only learning green skills, but also improving physical and mental health. Grow your own runs Monday – Thursday 9am – 2pm and volunteers are able to pick which day best suits them.&nbsp;Which Sustainable Development Goals does this volunteer project work towards?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>1- No poverty&nbsp;</li><li>2- Zero hunger&nbsp;</li><li>3- Good health and wellbeing&nbsp;</li><li>4- Quality education&nbsp;</li><li>9- Industry, innovation and infrastructure&nbsp;</li><li>10- Reduced inequalities &nbsp;</li><li>11 – Sustainable cities and communities&nbsp;</li><li>12- Responsible consumption and production&nbsp;</li><li>13- Climate action&nbsp;</li><li>15- Life on land&nbsp;</li><li>16- Peace, justice and strong institutions&nbsp;</li></ul> How to volunteer:&nbsp;Contact the Green Generation team to express your interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: 01246 60 50 75&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; QR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thank you for your booking. Please find the meeting details below. If you need any assistance, please email bcvs@bcvs.org.uk <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDEwNDMxNjMtODE0ZS00MGUxLWIxZGYtYzRjN2Q1ZmI1NWM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224df4435f-8800-4e1e-a615-b287fcaa7120%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221f54732e-4059-47e8-8631-f9858003110c%22%7d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Join the meeting now</a>Meeting ID: 321 780 706 937Passcode: B8A36Qj6

Join us for a one day comprehensive workshop on writing successful bids.Learn how to write solid funding applications with confidence and focus. This fully funded online course is free to all Bolsover charities, non-profit organisations and CIC’s. Online Delivery:&nbsp;10.00 – 15.00&nbsp;Outcomes By the end of the day you will: <ul><li>Know how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal so you are able to respond to opportunities quickly and efficiently.</li><li>Be confident deciding whether or not to bid.</li><li>Be aware of how to write in an appropriate and effective style.</li><li>Understand what makes a successful application or tender.</li></ul>&nbsp;Agenda&nbsp;Introduction, overview and expectations&nbsp;Who are you selling to and what do they want?&nbsp;Making your case&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>What is a case for support, and why do you need one in order to write a good bid or application?</li></ul>&nbsp;Break (10.55 – 11.10)&nbsp;Before you start<ul><li>Before you put pen to paper, what do you need to consider?</li></ul>&nbsp;Lunch (12.30 – 13.15)&nbsp;Four golden rules of communication<ul><li>How to get your point across in a clear, concise and appropriate way. Looks at language and style, structure and storytelling.</li></ul>&nbsp;Break (14.20 – 14.30)&nbsp;Top tips&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Top tips and pointers on completing an application process&nbsp;Questions / Wrap up

Post Mill Centre

GIAG Session at the Wildlife Garden by the Plant community garden. We will be weaving panels using our harvested cuttings and forming habitat features. Give it a Go and be creative, help nature and enjoy some time outdoors. Which Sustainable Development Goals does this volunteer project work towards?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>9- Industry, innovation and infrastructure&nbsp;</li><li>11 – Sustainable cities and communities&nbsp;</li><li>13- Climate action&nbsp;</li><li>15- Life on land&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Garden by the Plant

Do you love fashion, the environment and are aged 18-25? Then this opportunity is right for you! Freedom charity have a secondhand clothes shop open Monday to Friday 9am – 12pm. Volunteering here is flexible and you can choose what day suits you best. Buying clothing secondhand has a big social and environmental impact. Not only is it more affordable in times of need, it also helps to reduce carbon emissions, waste and use of natural resources. Reusing secondhand clothes also helps to prevent them from ending up in landfills. Cherished clothing offers hands-on experience working within a used clothing shop.&nbsp;Which Sustainable Development Goals does this volunteer project work towards?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>1- No poverty&nbsp;</li><li>3- Good health and wellbeing&nbsp;</li><li>9- Industry, innovation and infrastructure&nbsp;</li><li>10- Reduced inequalities &nbsp;</li><li>11 – Sustainable cities and communities&nbsp;</li><li>12- Responsible consumption and production&nbsp;</li><li>13- Climate action&nbsp;</li><li>16- Peace, justice and strong institutions&nbsp;</li></ul> How to volunteer:&nbsp;Contact the Green Generation team to express your interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: 01246 60 50 75&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; QR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Freedom - Grow your own

Freedom - Cherished Clothing

LGBTQ+ Safe Space

Groundwork - Trail management

Litter Pick - Shirebrook Station

Litter Pick - South Normanton

GIAG Wildlife Garden by the Plant

Writing Successful Bids

Litter Pick - Langwith

Litter Pick - Whitwell Station

Litter Pick - Bolsover

Garden work at Hardwick Hall