Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2022
What is Volunteers’ Week?
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks. It goes without saying that volunteers have played a key role in the pandemic response. During an exceptionally difficult couple of years, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities – just as they do every year. This is a time for us to come together and thank all volunteers for their invaluable contribution.
We want to recognise all of those who have continued delivering vital work as volunteers over the past 12 months but also all those who usually volunteer but have not been able to because of the pandemic.
Volunteers are always active in the heart of every UK community. They are behind many of the services we all rely on. Some are now volunteering online from home, others in person with a local charity or organisation. Their crucial contribution has not stopped, despite the uncertain times we find ourselves in, and will continue as an important part of the nation’s recovery.
The contribution of volunteers is often unseen and unrecognised by many, visible only through the incredible impact of their volunteering. However, the coronavirus pandemic has rightly raised the profile of volunteering and more people than ever are aware of the immense contribution being made every single day by Britain’s volunteers. That is why, on this 38th annual #VolunteersWeek and during the #MonthofCommunity, it’s time to say: thank you volunteers!
What can you get involved in?
Wednesday 1st of June – Volunteers’ Week Launch – A time to say thanks
Join the first day of Volunteers’ Week 2022. These last few years have highlighted the vital role volunteers play across the UK and we want to make sure everyone is aware that this is a week to recognise their impact, think about volunteering and plan to support volunteering in the future.
Share your own story about volunteering during a pandemic over the past 12 months, inspire others to get involved. Share your story here: https://swanseasom.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7UOe0DoaA6gqgGW
Thursday 2nd of June – Positivity Postcards
Join us in writing kind, encouraging cards to residents of the local care homes. Positivity Postcards provide a great boost, so have a go at writing your own!
Simply write a small postcard or letter with positive, uplifting messages, and send it to us at Discovery:
Discovery SVS, Fulton House, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP
Postage can be claimed as expenses upon receiving the postcard. Alternatively, create a digital postcard and email it to us at discovery@swansea.ac.uk
Friday 3rd of June – At Home Litter Pick
Help clean up the lovely spaces we live in by picking up rubbish during a walk in your local area. Get involved!
Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th of June – Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
Build hope from a distance. Be a virtual volunteer! At Discovery SVS we have a lot different types of volunteering that you can practice remotely including virtual volunteering. You can choose an activity that resonates with your hobbies or that you are passionate about! You can find out more about virtual volunteering activities here: https://discoverysvs.org/our-projects/virtual-volunteering/
Monday 6th of June – Care Home One-Off Volunteering Opportunity
Join our one-off event at a local care home! Join us in supporting a local care home through gardening, outdoor beautification and chatting with the residents to help bring a smile to their face 🙂
This is a great opportunity to connect with care home residents, to support them in their gardening hobby and interact with the animals that live in the care home!
If you want to participate in this event please sign up via Fatsoma: https://fatso.ma/VRs3
Tuesday 7th of June – Volunteers’ Week Close – A time to say Thanks
Let’s say a huge thank you to all those incredible volunteers and celebrate volunteering in all its diversity! We are looking forward to you joining us for Volunteers’ Week 2022 to recognise the huge role volunteers play in our communities.
Thank you for all your hard work and appreciation, together we have achieved amazing things this year at Discovery!
