Volunteers are given new hub to sign up
ANEW Stockport volunteers hub has been launched to mark this year’s Volunteers’ Week.
Residents from across Stockport will be able to easily sign-up to volunteering opportunities thanks to the brand new hub website.
It is also hoped the website will help groups and organisations looking for volunteers promote their opportunities.
Volunteers week 2021 ran from June 1 to 7 and aimed to to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering.
Healthwatch Stockport and Sector3, who are leading the hub development, say they feel the project also offers the chance to thank those residents across the borough who volunteered their time, however small, throughout the pandemic.
The new Mayor of Stockport,
councillor Adrian Nottingham, said: “The past year in the middle of the most difficult days of the pandemic volunteers came forwards; some for the first time.
“I acknowledge the critical contribution that volunteering has made to us in the past and I affirm the vital place that volunteering will make in Stockport as we look forward to a time of recovery and discovery.
“I am excited to see how this Stockport volunteer hub will continue to affirm and develop volunteering across Stockport. I congratulate all those involved in establishing this important resource for Stockport and I look forward to supporting you and the work of the Stockport volunteer hub in this coming year.”
Stockport organisations have also created a video to thank all the volunteers which can be viewed on YouTube: www.youtube. com/watch?v=KWgYMbGv58&t=3s
Councillor
Amanda
Peers, cabinet member for inclusive neighbourhoods at Stockport Council said: “In Stockport, we’re lucky enough to have an amazing voluntary and community sector. The pandemic has served to demonstrate the important role of volunteers in supporting inclusive communities across the borough.
“I’d like to extend a huge thank you to all our volunteers who give up their time to work tirelessly for others.”
Cllr Peers also encouraged anyone who had thought about volunteering to register with the hub.
She said: “Volunteers’ Week is a great occasion to recognise the important contribution volunteers give to help strengthen the sense of community and make Stockport a great place to live. I am excited to see the launch of Stockport’s Volunteer Hub. This will be a valuable resource in helping people get more involved with their communities.
“I would encourage anyone who has considered volunteering to register with the hub and I look forward to seeing the positive contribution the Hub has on the health and affinity of our communities.”