Sometimes the most powerful volunteers are those who have walked the same path as the people they support. In this case study, we hear directly from Barry, a volunteer with the Cardiac Rehabiltation Team at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, who began their journey after experiencing a heart attack themselves.
In their own words, they share how volunteering has helped them give back and support others on the road to recovery.
The Guild of Lifelong Learning offer a variety of courses including Emergency First Aid at Work, mental health in the workplace, ESOL and more starting from £25.
Friends for Leisure is a well-established and respected charity local to Cheshire East and based in Congleton. Families come to us when they see that their disabled child is struggling with their social life.
Our goals are:
MediaTrust offer a range communications and social media training online for charities and non-profits. Courses include Impact Communication for Charities, Ethical storytelling, Using Canva, Tiktok and LinkedIn for Charities, and media interviews for training.
upcoming courses
NCVO offer a range of training sessions for charities and non-profits, you can search their website by topic. Costs depends on your organisation turnover and NCVO membership. Dates are available on the NCVO website.
Courses include:
The Digital Inclusion
The manifesto will be a key part of the VCFSE sector’s approach to devolution, with a Combined Authority being put in place for Cheshire and Warrington next year.
CWIP, which is supported by Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW), brings together local infrastructure organisations in the region, including the following.
