National Volunteers Week
Volunteers' Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK.
The week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too.
Q: What are we doing in Telford and Wrekin?
A: Loads! Come and join in and do your bit for your local community as part of this year's National Volunteer Week
| Saturday 28 May | Malinslee Community Event |
| Saturday 28 May | College Ward Street Party Event |
| Wednesday 1 June | Multi-agency Roadshow - The Green, Next to the Glebe Centre , Wellington - 12-3pm This event has been organised by Wrekin Housing Trust in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and other organisations to involve local residents and help to address local issues. |
| Wednesday 1 June |
Arleston gardening competition - leaflet distribution for this annual event which aims to encourage local residents living in the ward to get involved in healthy activities. It also aims to improve the local environment and celebrate local people who make the effort to make their garden beautiful. |
| Wednesday 1 June | PACT meeting - Malinslee |
| Saturday 4 June | Muslim Young Mens project - outdoor activity day - Shortwood School |
| Saturday 4 June |
Brookside Improvement Group (BIG) - Community Litter Pick - Brookside Community Centre This independent residents' group organises regular litter picks on the estate, as well as other activities. New members are always welcome and can contact the secretary at goepfert_petra@hotmail.com or the chairperson on 01952 929366. |
| Monday 6 June | Walkabout in your ward - Ketley Bank |
| Monday 6 June | Ketley Bank Residents' Association - planning meeting for community fun day |
| Tuesday 7 June |
Clean Up in the Community Square, Urban Gardens - Urban Gardens Square is centrally located in a small housing estate in College ward of Wellington. It was revamped by volunteers from Capgemini last year and is now ready for its annual clean up. Between 1-4pm local residents will be carrying out a mini clean sweep project to improve the local environment. |
| Tuesday 14 June | A free workshop for adults thinking of a career in the voluntary sector. 10am-1pm Meeting Point House, Telford Town Centre. View more information. |
For more information on how you can get involved in a project or to understand how you could get the best out of volunteering have a look at the National Volunteer Week website or talk to some local groups such as the Friends of Telford Town Park, Telford and Wrekin CVS or Volunteering England.
Last updated 01/06/2011
Community Engagement Team
Address: Telford & Wrekin Council
Civic Offices
Coach Central
Telford
TF3 4HD
Tel: 01952 382131
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