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Buzz-IT ā Helping people to get connected
/in Events, Frontpage, News /by wlcvsdebWest Lancs CVS is working in partnership with Citizens Advice Lancashire West and West Lancs Borough Council to enable people to access help with using digital tools and getting to grips with navigating online.
Through this new Buzz-IT project there are 3 ways to get involved:
1. FREE Digital courses
As part of the launch of the Digital Health Hub, Citizens Advice is offering the following courses to anyone aged 18 and over:
The sessions will be held at the Digital Health Hub (next to Citizens Advice), Unit 47, The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8Ā 6LN.
Book your placeĀ through Citizens Advice 0344 2451294 or via the Eventbrite links in the course title.
2. One-to-One Digital Help
If you are looking for information online, wanting to apply online or make better use of your smartphone, tablet or computer, Buzz-IT is offering one-to-one support.
More information is available from West Lancs CVS 01695 733737 or Citizens Advice 0344 2451294
3. Digital Volunteering
This is a great way to share your digital knowledge and skills with others who may be less confident. There are two roles available, Digital Buddy and Digital Champion. Both volunteering roles involve supporting others to gain and develop digital skills, to understand Data protection and security as well as find information online. Training for both roles is provided.
To find out more, contact Jan or Sarah at West Lancs CVS on 01695 733737.
Carers Support newsletter
/in Carers, Frontpage, Health, News, Newsletter /by wlcvsdebThe CVS Carers Support project has published itsĀ latest Newsletter. Ā It has lots of useful information for carers including local support groups, information on local organisations and dates for your diary. Ā Read it here.
Dig In newsletter – March
/in Community Food Growing, Frontpage, News /by wlcvsdebThe Dig in Newsletter has just been published by the CVS Community Food Growing project.Ā You can read it here.
Carers Bulletin Feb-March 2017
/in Carers, Frontpage, News, Newsletter /by wlcvsdebThe CVS Carers Support project has published its Spring Newsletter. Ā It has lots of useful information for carers including local support groups, information on local organisations and dates for your diary. Ā Read it here.
New CVS training courses
/in Frontpage, News /by wlcvsdebDetails of our 2017 training programme have just been published. Ā Courses include:
Full details can be found here.
December Dig In newsletter
/in Community Food Growing, News, Newsletter /by wlcvsdebThe December edition of Dig In – the CVS Community Food Growing project’s newsletter – has just been published!
Read it here.