Shining the spotlight on volunteers
North Yorkshire County Council will be celebrating the county’s strong volunteering culture in June as part of national Volunteers’ Week.
The council wishes to thank thousands of volunteers and community organisations across North Yorkshire who provide crucial help in delivering and enhancing services such as children’s centres, libraries and the county record office.
We’re incredibly fortunate in North Yorkshire to have a host of vibrant groups and active volunteers who work tirelessly to improve life for local people.
We are therefore very glad to have the occasion to show our appreciation for the commitment and enthusiasm of the volunteers.
Volunteers in the county have, amongst other things, helped keep all of our community libraries open and thriving. Volunteers week runs from June1-7inrecognitionof22million people who volunteer in the UK.
In North Yorkshire a wide range of community organisations and individual volunteers make a huge contribution to lives across the county from working with the major incident response team offering support after a serious incident to promoting waste reduction and helping to keep public rights of way clear.
In recognition of this contribution the county council has invited nominations for their annual community awards scheme.
The awards acknowledge and celebrate voluntary work by individuals and organisations countywide. Nominations will remain open until June 14. Marie-Ann Jackson, Head of Stronger Communities, said “People volunteer for a number of reasons.
“For some it’s a chance to meet new people and make a difference in their communities.
For others volunteering gives them the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable work experience.”
Visit www.northyorks.gov. uk/volunteering to find out about volunteering opportunities in North Yorkshire.
For more information about the community awards go to www.northyorks.gov.uk/communityawards nominations close on June 14. Neil Irving, Assistant Director for Central Services, North Yorkshire County Council