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Volunteering allows people to make a positive contribution to their local community, connect with those around them and make a real difference in society. Not only that, it can also improve your own physical and mental health too!
Activity providers requiring volunteers
We have 5 activities requiring volunteers in Westhoughton. Contact the activity providers to find out more about volunteering with them...
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The Hub at Westhoughton
Where: The Hub at Westhoughton, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Bl5 3DS
Price: £2.50
Age groups: Junior (0-12)
Intensities: Low
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday
When: 10:00am
Number of minutes activity: 105
Total number of participants allowed: 25
Contact: Jayne Oakley
Telephone: 01942 635985
Email: jayne@thehubwesthoughton.com
Website: https://thehubwesthoughton.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehubatwesthoughton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehub_westhoughton/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehubatwesthoughton7867
Pre-Session Intro
We understand that starting something new may be a big challenge but don't worry, we are friendly and we can meet you before the session begins. Its all about making you feel comfortable and enjoy what we're about.
Buddying Service
Someone can be available to offer you more support during an actual session (enquire with the provider to see what's available).
Volunteers
Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more.
We believe that this activity is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals with additional needs. However, we would recommend contacting the provider before attending, just to confirm they can accommodate your specific requirements.
Play and Stay, playgroup for 0 to 5 years and their carers. Free play with nursery rhymes to finish. Hot drink for the adults and toast for the children. £2.50 per 1 adult and 1 child. £1 per addition child or adult over 1 year.
Bolton Libraries and Museum Services
Where: Westhoughton Library, Library Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AU
Price: FREE
Age groups: Adult (18+)
Intensities: Low
Days: Friday
When: First Friday of every month 1pm
Number of minutes activity: 120
Total number of participants allowed: 15
Contact: Bolton Library and Museum Services
Telephone: 01942 634640
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.boltonlams.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonlibraryandmuseumservices
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bolton_library_museum
Pre-Session Intro
We understand that starting something new may be a big challenge but don't worry, we are friendly and we can meet you before the session begins. Its all about making you feel comfortable and enjoy what we're about.
Volunteers
Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more.
We believe that this activity is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals with additional needs. However, we would recommend contacting the provider before attending, just to confirm they can accommodate your specific requirements.
Join our free and friendly informal book group at Westhoughton Library on the first Friday, 1pm to 3pm, of every month.
No need to book, just come along.
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Where: Westhoughton Library, Library Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AU
Price: FREE
Age groups: Junior (0-12)
Intensities: Low
Days: Saturday
When: 10.30am
Number of minutes activity: Drop in
Total number of participants allowed: 20
Contact: Library and Museum Services
Telephone: 01942634640
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.boltonlams.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonlibraryandmuseumservices
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bolton_library_museum
Pre-Session Intro
We understand that starting something new may be a big challenge but don't worry, we are friendly and we can meet you before the session begins. Its all about making you feel comfortable and enjoy what we're about.
Volunteers
Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more.
We believe that this activity is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals with additional needs. However, we would recommend contacting the provider before attending, just to confirm they can accommodate your specific requirements.
Join in Westhoughton Library’s family fun drop-in activity sessions every Saturday, 10.30am to 12pm. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11.
These free sessions take place at all Bolton libraries see below for details:
Blackrod Library, 10am - 1pm
Breightmet Library, 10am - 1pm
Bromley Cross Library, 10am - 1pm
Farnworth Library, 10am - 5pm
Harwood Library, 10am - 5pm
High Street Library, 1pm to 4pm
Horwich Library, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Little Lever Library, 10am - 5pm
Westhoughton Library, 10.30am - 12pm
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Where: Westhoughton Library, Library Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AU
Price: FREE
Age groups: Junior (0-12)
Intensities: Low
Days: Friday
When: 10.30am
Number of minutes activity: 30 to 45 minutes
Total number of participants allowed: 20
Contact: Library and Museum Services
Telephone: 01942 634640
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.boltonlams.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonlibraryandmuseumservices
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bolton_library_museum
Pre-Session Intro
We understand that starting something new may be a big challenge but don't worry, we are friendly and we can meet you before the session begins. Its all about making you feel comfortable and enjoy what we're about.
Volunteers
Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more.
We believe that this activity is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals with additional needs. However, we would recommend contacting the provider before attending, just to confirm they can accommodate your specific requirements.
Join Westhoughton Library’s Toddler Tales every Friday at 10.30am
Toddler Tales are free storytelling sessions for children under five along with their mums, dads and carers.
Sessions last around 30 minutes to 45 minutes. No need to book.
These sessions take place at all Bolton libraries throughout the week see below for details:
Blackrod Library, Thursday, 10.30am
Breightmet Library, Wednesday, 10.30am
Bromley Cross Library, Thursday, 2.30pm
Farnworth Library, Tuesday, 11am
Harwood Library, Monday, 10.30am
High Street Library, Monday, 10.30am
Horwich Library, Thursday, 10.30am
Little Lever Library, Friday, 10.30am
Westhoughton Library, Friday, 10.30am
Bolton Central Library, Wednesday and Friday, 11.30am
Westhoughton Lions RL Club
Where: The Den, Cunningham Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AN
Price: FREE
Age groups: Junior (0-12), Youth (13-17), Adult (18+)
Intensities: Medium, High
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
When: Differs depending on age group
Number of minutes activity: 1-1.5 hrs
Contact: Neil Hart
Telephone: 07964663169
Email: headcoach.westhoughtonlions@gmail.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/westhoughtonlions
Instagram: https://instagram.com/westhoughton_lions
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WesthoughtonRL
Pre-Session Intro
We understand that starting something new may be a big challenge but don't worry, we are friendly and we can meet you before the session begins. Its all about making you feel comfortable and enjoy what we're about.
Bolton Mark Accredited
Where you see the Bolton Mark symbol, it means that a club/group has been awarded an accreditation certificate for high operating standards within the community.
Volunteers
Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more.
We believe that this activity is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals with additional needs. However, we would recommend contacting the provider before attending, just to confirm they can accommodate your specific requirements.
The club hold training sessions for all ages from 3yrs to open age. Up to the age of 11 girls and boys train and play together at 12 girls play in female section (under development). The club offer opportunities in the sport, clubhouse or ground maintenance sections with many voluntary roles available. For more information on training times or volunteering please email headcoach.westhoughtonlions@gmail.com.
Disclaimer
The purpose of the volunteer opportunities outlined on this website are to simply direct you to activity providers that are requesting the need for volunteers. It is your responsibility to make sure you feel comfortable and safe with the specific provider. It is the activity provider's responsibility to make sure that you are suitable for the volunteering role.
Bolton CVS' volunteering services connect people to high quality volunteering opportunities in Bolton and work with colleagues, partners and member organisations to fully understand and embrace the value of volunteering. If you are interested and can't find what you want here, contact Samim on 01204 546060 or email volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk.