Category: Latest News
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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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Volunteer as an Open Host at The 154th Open – Royal Birkdale 2026
Be part of something special this summer. The 154th Open is coming to Royal Birkdale (12–19 July 2026), and they are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join the Open Host Team. As an Open Host, volunteers will help welcome thousands of visitors to Southport by providing directions, sharing local knowledge, and creating a positive,…
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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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Sefton Celebrates Three Winners of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Sefton is celebrating after Ainsdale in Bloom, Bootle Action Group CIC, and Sea Cadets Sefton were all honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in November 2025 — the highest national recognition given to volunteer groups in the UK. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is often described as the “MBE for volunteer groups.”…
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Join the Beach Clean at Hightown, Sefton!
Winter beach clean dates Sefton has some beautiful coastal spaces, but they need our help to stay clean and safe for everyone. You can make a real difference by joining the Hightown beach clean in Sefton and helping to protect wildlife, prevent pollution, and preserve our local environment. When: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM…
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