Shropshire Libraries thank amazing Volunteers
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, Shropshire Libraries would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers who have dedicated over 11,000 hours of their time over the past 12 months.
322 volunteers have supported and enabled the delivery of crucial library services in the heart of community’s right across Shropshire. The support provided is the equivalent of over £105,050.
We are looking forward to welcoming back our library volunteers once it is fully safe to do so.
This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June, 2020) we would also like to acknowledge, and say thank you to all those currently volunteering across the county. We are so proud to live and work in communities and neighbourhoods where so many good things are happening every day – especially during this uncertain and difficult time.
Lezley Picton, Shropshire Council Cabinet member for culture, leisure, waste and communications, said:
Volunteers’ Week gives us the opportunity to highlight the contribution volunteers make across the UK. In Shropshire, our community response during these times has been truly inspiring and the difference volunteers make to people’s lives is priceless.
“I would ask everyone to consider getting involved in volunteering, which can help people to gain new experience, boost confidence, and to make a difference by help others. It can also improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.
We are looking forward to next year’s National Volunteers Week and being able to do something together to celebrate the difference volunteers make through many, various and amazing contributions.
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