Ahead of this yearâs Volunteersâ Week (1-7 June), Martin Whitfield MSP has thanked the thousands of volunteers who contribute their time and skills to their community in East Lothian and across the South Scotland region.
Volunteersâ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. It offers voluntary organisations, volunteers and decision-makers an opportunity to celebrate and thank those who give up their time to make a difference.
Commenting on Volunteersâ Week and his gratitude for the efforts of local volunteers, Martin Whitfield MSP said:
âVolunteersâ Week has always been an important opportunity to celebrate volunteers and volunteering and thank those who give up their time to help others. In 2020, nearly two-thirds of people in Scotland volunteered in some capacity, largely in response to the pandemic.
âThis year, after two years of unprecedented new challenges for local communities, Scotlandâs volunteers especially deserve our recognition and gratitude. Volunteersâ Week is a crucial opportunity to show our appreciation and say thanks for all they have been doing.
âWhether you are part of a voluntary organisation, benefit from the efforts of volunteers or a volunteer yourself, the week offers a range of opportunities to celebrate volunteers and volunteering. I want to take the opportunity to thank all of our amazing local volunteers and those at VCEL and other bodies who advise and support them.â
Further details about this yearâs Volunteersâ Week can be found at https://volunteersweek.org/