THE efforts of Thurrock’s many volunteers were celebrated last week as local organisations marked Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June).
More than 250 volunteers have brought a vast array of skills and experience to support the local community through Thurrock Council’s schemes.
From libraries to emergency planning, children’s centres to road safety and the community hubs, volunteers have done their bit.
They all received a certificate from previous Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Steve Liddiard.
And on Friday (5 June) current Deputy Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Cathy Kent, was at the Beehive in High Street Grays, where ngage were celebrating their volunteers too.
Cllr Kent presented a certificate to each ngage volunteer and said: “One of the main benefits of volunteering is its impact on the community as a whole.
“Volunteers are often the glue that holds things together and helping out with even the smallest of tasks can make a real difference to the lives of others.”
And speaking afterwards she said: “The one thing in common all volunteers have is their willingness to help others.
“But volunteering not only helps the community at large, it can also benefit the volunteer themselves, and their family, making new friends, expanding – personal network, and boosting social and other skills.”
For further information on the volunteering opportunities available at the council please see https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/volunteering/ or email:
