Case Studies

Helping older people continue living independently

Volunteering helps keep Gus occupied and creates many opportunities for him

CWVA’s partnership with the University of Chester goes from strength to strength

Volunteering to provide much-needed support for children and their families

Volunteers at Passion for Learning help children develop their skills

Students share their skills with local community groups

Joint winners for Special Contribution to COVID-19 Response award

Friends of Countess of Chester Country Park recognised for its work in the community

Recognising new groups formed during the pandemic

Dyson Brown named Inspirational Volunteer of the Year

Here and Now Trustee recognised for all her great work

Winner of Older Volunteer of the Year announced

Jess wins Younger Volunteer of the Year

Providing valuable input as trustees

Can you help OPAL continue its great work?

Sharing skills and expertise with the voluntary and community sector

Year of Volunteering campaign – Supporting older people and their carers

Year of Volunteering campaign – Volunteers help Chester Zoo’s fight for survival

Year of Volunteering campaign – Supporting young people into theatre

Supporting CWVA members aiming to reduce loneliness and social isolation

Going above and beyond to support people

Year of Volunteering – Keeping in touch during the pandemic through letters

Nominate worthy volunteers for awards

Keeping CWVA members and the people they support safe

Encouraging families to volunteer together

Helping CWVA members return to the workplace safely

Celebration of volunteers continues

Plenty of training opportunities available

Helping charities adapt during COVID-19

Supporting members every step of the way

Photo essay: community response

Using your skills to help others

COVID-19 can’t stop 99-year-old Olive

Volunteering from your own home

Keeping in touch with vulnerable people

Giving something back to the community

Celebrating and thanking volunteers

Being a good neighbour

CWVA helps Vivo set up Community Fund

Sharing skills to benefit the community

Working together to support communities

Funding helps CWVA work remotely and support members

Year of Volunteering – Poverty Action case study (Rita Lewis)

People with learning disabilities helping to create a greener environment

Year of Volunteering – Bringing people together to tackle food poverty

For me, it’s about giving something back

Championing the use of sustainable palm oil

"It gives you that faith in humanity"

CWVA helps Record LERC grow

CWVA supports Dial West Cheshire to expand its offer

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