Events & Training

Are you a charity or community group already delivering activities in Barnsley that are attended by working age people who are not currently in employment? Please come along to our consultation session, to help us design Phase 2 of the Pathways to Work grants programme.  Please sign up here.

Date:  Tues 12th  May,  

Time: 10am – 11.30am at Redfearns

(NB  This is not just for groups who provide specific employment and skills support, but for everyone working in the community).  

Following on from the work that has taken place over the past year for Pathways to Work, we have an opportunity to consult with the Voluntary and Community Sector to explore how charities and community groups could connect more people to the Pathways to Work Hub from Summer 26 to March 27. For example, there will be many existing activities in the local community that already engage with working age people who are not currently in employment. We would like to discuss how grant funding could benefit activities that are already taking place, perhaps providing some additional capacity to support people one to one during the referral process. The consultation session is on Tues 12th May from 10am – 11.30am at Redfearns. Whether you work with the general public or a specific group such as carers, young people or people with health conditions, please sign up – we’d love to hear your ideas.  Please sign up here

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As part of Volunteers’ Week 2026, Barnsley CVS is hosting a Volunteer Awareness and Recruitment Event on Wednesday 3rd June, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Barnsley Civic.

This drop-in event is open to everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to explore how volunteering can make a real difference—both in the community and for the individuals who get involved.

A wide range of local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations will be on hand to:

• Share information about current volunteer opportunities

• Offer insight into the work they do across Barnsley

• Provide one-to-one advice on how to get started with volunteering

Information on the organisations who will have a stall to follow.

One attendee from last year’s event said:

"I enjoyed the many different opportunities available. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and everyone was very welcoming.”

Whether you’re completely new to volunteering or looking for your next opportunity, this event will give you the chance to meet friendly faces, explore meaningful roles, and find the right fit for your skills and interests.

No booking is required—just drop in anytime between 10:30am and 2:30pm.

If you're an organisation wanting a stall please register your interest here.

Follow @BarnsleyCVS on Facebook for updates! Email volunteer@barnsleycvs.org.uk with any questions about the day.

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Join us for our second network meeting, which will aim to support the Designated Safeguarding Leads in Barnsley VCSE sector. This session will focus on understanding the role and priorities of the safeguarding partnerships, and how these can strengthen and inform your work within the voluntary and community sector. There will also be an opportunity to ask any safeguarding questions relating to policy or procedures.

12pm-1.30pm

On Microsoft Teams

To book please email barnsleysafeguardingchildrenspartnership@barnsley.gov.uk

This session is designed to ensure delegates have an understanding of what stress is, how stress can impact on our wellbeing along with providing an understanding and de-mystifying any myths surrounding what it means to be resilient.

This session provides provide the skills both to support those around us along with providing a ‘toolbox’ of skills and strategies to both recognise and manage stress alongside building resilience for the delegates themselves.

Attendees will be able to take away and continuously implement these tools into their day to day lives providing a lasting impact from the course.

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Stress and Resilience - Barnsley Borough Council

Monday 22 June 2026

12:00–13:00BST

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