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<h3>Give It a Go: Volunteer at Our Uniform Drive for Cherished Clothing!</h3> Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us for a “Give It a Go” Volunteering Day at our Uniform Drive with Freedom! We’re collecting, sorting, and distributing school uniforms to families in need—and we need your help to make it happen. No experience necessary—just bring your energy, compassion, and willingness to help. Why volunteer? <ul><li>Help children start school with confidence</li><li>Keep uniforms in circulation and out of landfills</li><li>Be part of something bigger than yourself</li></ul> 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;

Freedom - St Bernadette's Centre

Creswell Crags are offering the opportunity for volunteers ages 16-25 to contribute to their summer clean up at the heritage site. This will mainly consist of raking the summer growth to make sure the site is ready for the season ahead and visitors new and old. 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;

Creswell Heritage Centre

Groundwork are offering volunteers aged 16-25 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

Becoming a Dementia Friend simply means finding out more about how dementia affects a person – and then, armed with this understanding, doing small everyday things that help. For example, being patient in a shop queue, or spending time with someone you know who’s living with dementia.

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service

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;

A safe space for like-minded people to meet, have a cuppa and a chat.4-6pm on TuesdaysContact Alex - 07483 106 678 or Jess - 07483382317 for group location.This group is for adults aged 18+You can also find existing services for up to 25's at CentreplaceEmail: <a href="mailto:lgbtplus@centreplace.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(232, 84, 26);">lgbtplus@centreplace.org.uk</a>

Lead Something Wild in Bolsover! Are you aged 16–25 and passionate about nature, wildlife, and making a difference? We’re launching a brand new youth-led conservation group at Castle Leisure Park in Bolsover, and we’re looking for young people to run it. Come for our open day on 26th July, 11am - 3pm to give it a go and find out more! You’ll take the lead—planning projects, organising events, and managing the site—with expert support from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, who will work alongside you to help create a land management plan and build your conservation skills. - Hands-on conservation experience at Castle Leisure Park - Learn from wildlife professionals - Meet like-minded people who care about the planet - All expenses covered and equipment provided- Level 2 Practical Skills for Conservation training No experience needed—just energy, ideas, and a love for nature! It’s free, it’s friendly, and it’s yours to lead. Which Sustainable Development Goals does this volunteer project work towards? 3- Good health and wellbeing 4- Quality education 9- Industry, innovation and infrastructure 11 – Sustainable cities and communities 13- Climate action 15- Life on land 16- Peace, justice and strong institutions How to volunteer: Contact the Green Generation team to express your interest. Phone: 01246 60 50 75 Email: greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk

Castle Leisure Park - Bolsover

Thank you for booking your place at the Bolsover Voices Networking meeting and we look forward to seeing you there. If you require any further information or assistance, please get in touch by email - bcvs@bcvs.org.uk

The Bolsover Voices networking meeting is a great opportunity to listen to a range of speakers and network with colleagues from across the district. The agenda for the July meeting is as follows: <ul><li>Bolsover Partnership - update and plans - Arron Johnson</li><li>Membership offer from BCVS - Jo Carr and Stella Scott</li><li>Bolsover Women's Health and Wellbeing Network - Jo Carr</li><li>ICB workforce collection exercise - Jo Carr</li><li>Partner updates and networking&nbsp;</li></ul>

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 style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk">greengeneration@bcvs.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; QR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Groundwork - Trail management

Freedom - Grow your own

Freedom - Cherished Clothing

LGBTQ+ Safe Space

Bolsover Voices Networking Event

Open Day: Keeping it Wild!

GIAG Freedom - Uniform Drive

Dementia Friends Training

GIAG Creswell Crags Summer Clean Up