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Date: 06 June 2009 16:44:46
One of the best bits about my current job is that I get to work with and support a range of community and voluntary groups, and so come into contact with fantastic people who give immense amounts of time and energy for free, simply because they believe in the cause they're supporting - be it children's play, counselling and support services, ethnic culture or whatever.
This week (1st-7th June) is National Volunteers' Week. And this year, it's the 25th annniversary of Volunteers' week. I'm just back from helping organise an event where over 50 voluntary groups have been able to have stalls in the middle of Nottingham city centre, raising awareness of the services they provide, and recruiting potential new volunteers. We've had volunteer dance groups performing, and a range of local musicians giving their time and skills to us for free, to help celebrate these fantastic people. At the first count, even with torrential rain for part of the day, we've helped organisations to recruit at least 250 new volunteers.
If you're a volunteer, no matter how small your contribution, then THANK YOU! The time you give will have made a difference in people's lives, even if you never get to see it.
Happy Volunteers' Week!