Volunteering North West Members

Organisation Name: Volunteer Centre Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale
Hosted: Yes. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service
Charity No.: 1062446    Company Limited by Guarantee No.: 3328219
Address: ELVSRC. 62/64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 3BT
Geographical Area Covered: Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale
Tel.: 01282 415 163    Fax: 01282 835 908
Email: janette.holden@bprcvs.co.uk    Website: www.bprcvs.co.uk
Contact Name: Janette Holden    Job Title: VC Co-ordinator
Tel.: 01282 415 163    Email: janette.holden@bprcvs.co.uk
Mission Statement: The Volunteer Centre provides support at a local level for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations. Its primary function is to match both individuals and groups interested in volunteering, with appropriate opportunities in the community. The Volunteer Centre also promotes good practice and offers support and guidance on policies and procedures. It aims to help people find satisfying and rewarding voluntary work.
Opening Times: Monday – Friday (9.00am – 12.00pm)
Outreach Services: No
No. registered organisations (members): 189
No. volunteer opportunities/vacancies: 368    Uploaded to do-it.org.uk: Yes
No. volunteers recruited per year: 370
No. staff/volunteers involved in delivery of Volunteer Centre services: 1 staff

Volunteering Services Offered

Volunteer Brokerage
Details: Open for information, advice and interviews. Mon-Fri (9.00am – 3.00pm).

Database of Volunteering Opportunities
Details: V-Base. 368 opportunities are currently available.

Website
Details: www.bprcvs.co.uk

Bulletins/Newsletters
Details: Quarterly Newsletters

Volunteer Co-ordinator Meetings/Forum
Details: Lancashire Group Meetings. NW Meetings

Other Specific Events
Details: Lancashire Group Launch Event 28 June 2006

Other Services
Details: Voluntary Car Scheme for elderly and disabled people in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.