It’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June)! A time to say (the biggest) THANKS to all volunteers and to celebrate the positive contribution they make within our communities.
This is the 37th annual Volunteers’ Week taking place during the #MonthofCommunity, which runs throughout June and aims to encourage us all to think about, and join in, with activities happening in our local communities. Each day of Volunteers’ Week follows a central theme:
- 1 June – Volunteers’ Week launch
- 2 June – The power of youth
- 3 June – Employer supported and skilled volunteering
- 4 June – Volunteer Voices
- 5 June – Environment and conservation
- 6 June – The Big Lunch
- 7 June – Volunteers’ Week close
Thank you!
This has been an exceptionally difficult year and volunteers have played a vital role in the pandemic response, sharing their time, knowledge, skills and expertise in so many varied roles across the city. There are also many volunteers who have had to patiently wait to rejoin their volunteering activities. Together with local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations across York we want to say THANK YOU…
Time to Change York
Time to Change York are a group of York residents, employers, and employees coming together to share, as much or as little of, our mental health experiences through a variety of means to help end mental health stigma and discrimination in York.Time to Change York would like to say a huge thank you to their volunteer Champions who make such a positive difference in York and beyond – you are amazing! Contact Time to Change York to find out more about becoming a Time to Change Champion.
Rooting for Justice
Rooting for Justice is a non-profit group campaigning for environmental and social justice in York. They believe that access to nature, green space and fresh food is a human right, not a luxury. They cannot emphasise enough how grateful they are for their team of volunteers. This group has given their time, energy, expertise and so much more, driving their work forwards and making our collective vision a reality.
York Greenways
York Greenways is a community group caring for the traffic free green paths in and around York. They have a small number of regular volunteers but for bigger tasks we rely on partner groups. Good Gym York often run out to help them. During the pandemic York Greenways volunteers have been able to continue as individuals, especially with litter picking, as the cycle paths were busier than ever. York Greenways would like to a big thank you to all volunteers for their help during the past year!
MySight York
MySight York provide person centred services from when sight loss is first diagnosed. They would like to say a huge thank you to all their volunteers this Volunteers’ Week for their amazing support over the past year, and to those volunteers who are waiting patiently to rejoin their volunteering activities. Visit MySight York’s website to find out how you could get involved with their organisation.
York Ebor Scouts
The Scouts is the UK’s largest youth organisation, they believe in preparing young people with skills for life and they encourage young people to do more, learn more and be more. York Ebor Scouts would like to thank all their volunteers for their support. York Scouts are also looking for volunteers to join their team. They are currently looking for the following volunteers: Scout Treasurer, Scouting Section Assistant Volunteer, Scout Leader Volunteer. To find out more about volunteering with the scouts, please visit York Ebor Scouts website.
Tang Hall Big Local
Tang Hall Big Local volunteers have volunteered their time at the Tang Hall Food Hub, a joint venture with Tang Hall Big Local, Tang Hall Community Centre and YourCafe. Every week they help coordinate two pay-as-you-feel supermarket excess food events, saving over 560kg per week of food from going to landfill, and helping around 60+ families in our community. Tang Hall Big Local would like to say a massive thank you to their volunteers who bring such a positive energy to everything they do, with their hard work, open minds, and friendly smiles – without exception, they are dedicated, wonderful people!
Musical Connections
Musical Connections offer a musical programme which challenges age-related stereotypes and does not make assumptions about the types of music and activities that participants will enjoy and be able to access. They would like to thank all their volunteers for all their support!
Kyra Women’s Project
Kyra Women’s Project helps local women make positive change in their lives. They offer a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events for women, all from our relaxed, comfy, city centre location. Kyra would like to thank all their volunteers – they wouldn’t be able to do it without you!
University of York Students’ Union (UYSU)
The University of York Students Union (UYSU) would like to say a huge thank you to all of their student volunteers this Volunteers’ Week. University of York Students average over 10,000 volunteering hours each year, making a huge contribution to the University and across the city. Visit UYSU’s website to find out more about the roles their volunteers are involved in across the city.
York Neighbours
York Neighbours supports people over the age of 65 living within the City of York in the following ways: help with practical one-off jobs, regular phone calls and individual and group outings. York Neighbours want to thank all their volunteers this Volunteers’ Week and encourage anyone looking to volunteer to visit their website to find out how you can get involved.