Natalie Fleet MP officially opens the new BCVS office, situated in the heart of the historic market town in Derbyshire
Bolsover Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) has been running for four years, supporting volunteer and community groups across the region. The BCVS team can help such groups find funding and volunteers – which is crucial given how many such groups are volunteer-led or depend on volunteers on their staff.
For those interested in volunteering in the local community, the BCVS can tell them what opportunities there are, and support them with information and ways in which they might develop skills and experience through volunteering.
The new BCVS premises, on Cavendish Walk in the heart of Bolsover, are open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and residents are welcome to drop in for a chat. Even when the office isn’t open, information and support are available through the BCVS website.
The offices were officially opened by local MP Natalie Flint. Also present were representatives from Bolsover District Council including Leader Jane Yates, Deputy Leader Donna Hales and Chief Executive Karen Hanson. Local partners also attended.
Jo Carr, Head of Development for BCVS, says: ‘We live in a complicated world and it’s great to be able to help people, whether it’s organisations and groups or individuals. It’s really good to be able to point them in a direction that makes their life better.
‘There are various different ways you can get involved. Come in and talk to us. We’re a friendly bunch.’
Natalie Fleet MP adds: ‘I’ve been working with Bolsover Community and Voluntary Services since I’ve been elected. They have been really incredible. They’re so embedded into the community. They were telling us earlier about the way that people just walk in as they’re out and about doing the shopping, and find out what voluntary opportunities there are available in the area. Please do drop in if you’re around.’
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