National Volunteers Week 2022

Sight Support HEY will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to our organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June.

Volunteers at the charity will be celebrating along with staff and supporters on Wednesday 1^st June at a special afternoon tea party to mark the occasion.

“Almost every day of the week we have wonderful volunteers helping us in all sorts of fantastic ways,” says Volunteer Coordinator Anna Zacharias. “From helping with our Day Groups to collecting shop boxes, providing a listening ear with our telephone befriending service, to helping us to run successful fundraising events and much more. Their support is truly priceless so this is a wonderful chance for us to say thank you for their amazing dedication and support.”

Charities across the UK will also be holding events to thank their volunteers and celebrate the power of volunteering. Last year there were over 600 events across the country, from award ceremonies to tea parties and barbecues.

For many charities the week will be a chance to showcase the range of volunteering opportunities on offer. Volunteer fairs and other events will be encouraged people to try volunteering for the first time and help people find out how, through volunteering, they can make a difference to a cause they are passionate about.

Find out more about volunteering with Sight Support HEY:  https://www.sightsupport.org/support-us/volunteering/

Find out more on the Volunteers’ Week website: https://volunteersweek.org/