It’s the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It is the MBE for voluntary groups. This means we have received royal recognition for the work of our team. Well done DP family!!

Bolton DP Proud To Win Queen's Award For Voluntary Service

The DP Drop-In Centre has operated at the Victoria Hall since 2001. Initially the Destitution Project came under the umbrella of BRASS (Befriending Refugees and Asylum Seekers), but when BRASS moved away from the premises in 2015, DP started life as an independent, registered charity with its own constitution, volunteers and many kind supporters. We also provide casework support for asylum seekers including those who are destitute or have no recourse to Public Funds. We currently have 36 volunteers and 3 part-time staff and we love what we do.

Thanks to the many individuals and organisations that have supported us over the years and helped us to serve all those who come through our doors each week. Thanks especially to the Bolton CVS which nominated us for this most prestigious award. CVS has been very much part of our journey and has helped us develop and improve in so many ways.

Now its time to celebrate!

The MBE For Volunteer Groups

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities.

Guidance Available Online: qavs.culture.gov.uk/guidance-notes

Queens Award For Voluntary Service

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE DESTITUTION PROJECT (DP)?

To run its weekly Drop-In for asylum seekers and refugees and provide casework support, the Destitution Project relies heavily on the help and dedication of its volunteers.

Because we are a thriving organisation with much work to be done, we are looking for volunteers who are able to give us at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 months. If you are recently retired, part-time employed or otherwise able to give us this level of commitment, we would love to hear from you!

You can email us at: info@boltondp.org and send us a CV or details on your relevant experience and availability. We will then arrange for you to visit the Drop-In on a Wednesday so that you can have a guided tour and we can explain a bit more about what volunteering with us will involve.

Particular skills we are currently looking for are:

General admin skills and experience: You will need to be able to come in on different days (e.g. on Wednesdays and Fridays) when needed. We will work with you to find times that suit both you and the team.

IT and computer skills: we often need help on a Wednesdays (9.00am - 3.00pm) and sometimes on other occasions when needed.

DP Reception Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9.00am to 3.30 pm each Wednesday and help with the sign-in system, welcoming service users and visitors and managing access to the Drop-In.

Drop in Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9am- 3.00pm on Wednesdays. It may involve General Hall Duties including the setting up and putting away of furniture and games equipment or supporting in the Food or Clothes Room with managing stock and assisting our Service Users. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team.

English Teaching: to teach English at a basic or intermediate level in small groups on a Wednesday each week. No formal qualifications required but some background in English teaching/education may be helpful.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us!

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