Volunteers' Week is a national celebration of volunteers and volunteering which takes place from 1 – 7 June each year. It plays a huge part in raising the profile of England’s 22 million volunteers while encouraging others to get involved.
Volunteers’ Week began in 1985. Each year more and more organisations get involved in the Week and participants take part in various events throughout the UK. These range from award presentations to setting-up information booths or sponsored walks and team challenge events with everything in between!
Everyone is invited to join this national celebration of volunteering; it's up to you to decide exactly how you join in.
For more information go to the dedicated Volunteers’ Week website www.volunteersweek.org.uk or contact the team on 0845 305 6979 or e-mail them at volunteersweek@volunteeringengland.org
Features of the website include:
- Free downloads of thank you certificates
- Access to the Volunteers’ Week logo
- Online shop containing Volunteers’ Week branded merchandise
- Opportunities to win vouchers in our photography competition
- Information and advice on setting up your own Volunteers’ Week event
- A sample press release for your activities during the week
- Events listing & prize draw – to let people know how the Week is being celebrated in your local area.
