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This year marks 40 years since #VolunteersWeek was launched nationally in the UK. South Yorkshire has over 63,000 regular volunteers, the majority of whom support local voluntary and community groups.
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In August, Phil will be celebrating 51 years of volunteering at Barnsley Hospital. This is an almost incomprehensible commitment to our services. Thank you Phil! #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
Jane has been volunteering at Barnsley Hospital for almost 25 years because she likes to give back and meet people. As seen on #Casualty247, Jane is a tremendous help to our patients. Thank you, Jane. #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
Marie has been volunteering at Barnsley Hospital for 30 years. Marie says she volunteers for a purpose in life, and company. Thank you Marie for your incredible commitment! #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
#VolunteersWeek celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.
It’s a chance to recognise, celebrate & thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, & society as a whole.
We're holding a #Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 2nd July in Firth Park! 📢
Find out what how you can be active in your community, and what opportunities are available near you.
We couldn't do what we do without our wonderful volunteers... maybe you could be our newest one ❤️
Volly, the South Yorkshire volunteering mascot, tried his hand (or paws, rather) at volunteering at Barnsley Hospital today after his trip to @rdash_nhs yesterday. His next stop will be @CrossroadsRoth. Follow his volunteer journey this #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
There are many reasons why our volunteers give their time. Marinela has volunteered for over a year because she loves helping people. Thank you, Marinela! #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
Day 3 of #volunteersweek here's an example of the great work of volunteers;
"He was just brilliant with everyone who came in, young, old, man or woman, regardless of ethnicity. He gave exactly the same great service to everybody."
@SheffieldHosp@SHCFundraising#SYVolunteering
Some of our lovely volunteers gathered yesterday for our Volunteers Week 2024 celebration. Amongst many things, we're proud to see the friendships that blossom through volunteering! #VolunteersWeek2024#SYVolunteering
Day 2 of #volunteersweek - here's an example of the difference volunteers make to patients when we know attending hospital can be worrying;
"She was brilliant, very friendly and was able to take us straight to the correct department"
@SheffieldHosp@SHCFundraising#SYVolunteering
Alyse (left) has completed 30 hours of volunteering on our Team Impact programme for young people! Here she is with Alice (right) as she spends time with the Active Response volunteer service. @SheffieldHosp@SHCFundraising#SYVolunteering@NHSEngland