Charity hails volunteers for fight against Covid-19
IAN BUNTING
A charity has paid tribute to its volunteers fighting against coronavirus with kindness in Lanarkshire.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland celebrated Volunteers’ Week by thanking all their volunteers for “the huge difference that they make to people’s lives”, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The charity, caring for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions, has a team of nearly 8000 volunteers fighting back against the coronavirus by supporting people every day.
Every volunteer role within the organisation is making a huge impact to people’s lives while they are living in isolation, or have very little contact with family and friends, by helping make sure that they feel safe and well in their own homes.
Jane-Claire Judson, the charity’s chief executive, said: “We want to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers.
“We have people living in our communities who are scared and isolated and it’s so reassuring to know that our volunteers are joining us during this crisis and beyond to fight back with kindness.
“Many people have lost their weekly support groups, often their only social interaction, which is devastating to them.
“However, our volunteers are able to help reduce feelings of isolation and provide small acts of kindness which can make a huge difference to people’s health and wellbeing.
“It can mean the world to them and it means the world to everyone at Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.
“Volunteers’ Week was a great time to celebrate their hard work and share our thanks and appreciation for all of our volunteers throughout the charity.
“We are so grateful for the work that they have done and continue to do; especially now as we need to make sure that no-one is left to fight coronavirus alone.”