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Volunteering in Bury

Volunteering is a great way to improve your skills, increase your confidence, try something new or  gain work experience and certificates.  At the same  time you can help other people in your community, by passing on your enthusiasm, skills and experience.
GMYN deliver a Vinvolved Project across Bury. It’s  a scheme for young people, aged 16 to 25, to help them get involved in volunteering.   It builds on the success of the Millennium Volunteers which has helped tens of thousands of young people benefit from volunteering in the UK. 

Volunteering opportunities for everyone!

Vinvolved Bury have a wide variety of opportuinities with different time commitments.  We have taster sessions for one afternoon, regular weekly placements and we also offer full time places.  We have opportunities across all sectors in arts, music, sports, advocacy, campaigning, media, office skills and many more, you should be able to find something that suits you.

Start your own project!

Do you have  an idea for a project to benefit people in your community? If you have a bright idea for a project –we can help turn it into reality by providing support and helping you apply for funding.

Contact us

If you want more information or want to tell us about an idea you have for a project our website is:

or contact Vicky Sullivan and Beth Plant on 0161 2743299.

 

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The award is a programme of activities for you to do in your spare time. There are three Awards to try for: Bronze Silver and Gold. Gold takes the longest to do and is the hardest one to try for- usually people start off on the Bronze award. You simply have to choose one activity under each of the following headings, and do it for a set length of time:

  • Service: Be a local hero- help the community, the environment or even train to save a life.
  • Skills: Do something different, weather you fancy yourself as a fine artist or a trapeze artist, we've something to suit you.
  • Physical Recreation: Could you be the next Beckham? Or Anna Kournikova? Virtually any sport, dance or fitness activity can count.
  • Expedition: Go on an expedition and find yourself. Train, plan and complete an adventurous journey in the countryside on foot, horseback, boat or cycle.
  • Residential Project: Work as a team on a conservation, service or activity-based project for five days (This is for Gold Award Participants only).

It's fun, challenging and different. So go on, take the challenge!

For general information see: Duke of Edinburgh's Award web site
or contact: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Tel: 0151 231 6220
Fax: 0151 236 6316
General E-mail: NorthWest@theaward.org

To find out about the Award in your area of Bury contact:

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
New Kershaw Centre
Deal Street
BL9 7PZ
Tel: (0161) 253 6401

 

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For information about getting an award from AQA click here

More information

If you would like to get an award or further information please ring 0161 253 5663

or u can e-mail us @ YouthService@bury.gov.uk