University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria offers volunteering opportunities to its students based at its campuses in Carlisle, Penrith and Ambleside.  It also has students based in the Whitehaven area.  The volunteer coordinator Emma Egglestone, will try to match volunteers with specific volunteering opportunities.

If you have an idea for a one-off event which could require a number of students for a day long activity - for example, clearing or planting the churchyard, she may be able to help organise this.  

For other information see the University of Cumbria Website

To register your volunteering opportunities, download the Voluntary Opportunities Form and send to:

Emma Egglestone - Volunteer Co-ordinator
UCSU Volunteering
University of Cumbria Students' Union
Bowerham Road
Lancaster LA1 3JD

Telephone: 01524 526 577
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Lancaster University Volunteering Unit (LUVU)
Lancaster University may also be able to provide volunteers in Cumbria to specific placements usually for a limited time period only.  Lancaster  University focuses a lot of its volunteering efforts on new and creative projects such as its Voltage project which is about helping young people to set up social enterprises,  such as a fair trade stalls.   If you have a placement opportunity you could first look at their website to see the kind of thing that students get involved with.

For more information on any of the above contact Ben Matthews
Telephone: 01524 592 063
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University of Cumbria – Job Opportunities
If you have a job placement of up to 13 weeks to offer a student at around £200 per week you may like to advertise the job on the University website.  For examples of other job opportunities and how to register see the University of Cumbria website