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Kings Awards for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2026 – nominations are open
Nominations for the 2027 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS)—the MBE equivalent for local volunteer groups—run from 1 September to 1 December 2026. Held for life, this honour is open to UK-based groups of three or more people that have operated for at least three years, are volunteer-led rather than run by paid staff, and…
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DBS changes to paid staff and volunteers carrying out specific activities with children
From 1 September 2026, the law about regulated activity with children in England and Wales is changing. The current rule about the supervision of paid staff and volunteers carrying out specific activities with children will be removed from the legal definition. This means some people will be in regulated activity with children from 1 September…
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More Than a Shop Floor: Discover Charity Shop Volunteering This September
It’s Second Hand September, the month dedicated to rethinking our shopping habits, embracing sustainability, and giving pre-loved items a new life. In Sefton, charity shops play a huge role in that movement by reducing waste, supporting good causes, and providing affordable finds for everyone. But behind the scenes, these shops depend on the dedication of…
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Eco Stars Help Tidy Bedford Park Ahead of Sports Day
On 29 June 2026, Volunteer Centre Sefton, Green Sefton, and the Eco Stars of Birkdale Primary School joined forces for a successful litter pick at Bedford Park, Birkdale. A team of 10 Eco Stars from Years 1 to 6 took part, showing fantastic enthusiasm and commitment to improving their local environment. Working alongside volunteers and…
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Be Part of It: Volunteering in Southport – The Open 2026 and Wayfairers Contemporary Art Fair
Southport is set to take centre stage this summer as Royal Birkdale hosts The 154th Open Championship from 12–19 July 2026—and local people have a unique chance to be part of something special. As the town prepares to welcome visitors from around the world, a range of volunteering opportunities are opening up, giving residents the chance to showcase Southport at its very…
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Sefton Volunteers Celebrated During Volunteers’ Week at Bootle Town Hall
Over 100 volunteers from across Sefton were recognised and celebrated at a special Volunteer Celebration Event held at Bootle Town Hall on Wednesday, 4 June, as part of Volunteers’ Week. Organised by Volunteer Centre Sefton, the event brought together volunteers from a wide range of organisations, including Friends’ groups, local charities, and national charities, all…
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A Million Acts of Hope Week of Action 13-20 May
Hundreds of charities, communities and faith groups have come together to launch A Million Acts of Hope – a campaign to bring hope out into the open. A Million Acts of Hope is a national invitation to celebrate the everyday acts of kindness, care and connection happening across the UK. At a time when…
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Nominations and expressions of interest are now closed for our 2026 Volunteer Celebration Event
We may still be able to accommodate your group so do email helen.duerden@seftoncvs.org.uk to find out more. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2026 from the 1st to the 7th of June, we will be recognising and celebrating our incredible volunteers across Sefton with our Annual Volunteer Celebration Event. The Worshipful Mayor of Sefton will give…
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Join the Great British Spring Clean in Sefton
Each year, communities across the country come together for the Great British Spring Clean, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to roll up their sleeves and help tackle litter in the places they live, work and visit. From neighbourhood streets to countryside paths, the campaign highlights the difference local people can make when they take…
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Volunteering Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Volunteers are at the heart of thriving, resilient communities — but volunteering doesn’t happen by accident. That’s why we’re using Volunteering Doesn’t Happen by Accident, the new best practice guide from @NAVCA, to bring partners together and strengthen the local volunteering system in Sefton. By working collaboratively — promoting volunteering, reducing barriers, and improving policy…
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