What is Volunteers’ Week?

 Volunteers’ Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.

This year we’re excited to be celebrating the 40^th anniversary, from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 June.

This is a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a whole.

What happens during Volunteers’ Week?

From open days to celebration events, every year hundreds of online and in-person activities take place across the UK to mark Volunteers’ Week and celebrate volunteers.

This year Volunteers’ Week will culminate in The Big Help Out, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June.

What’s happening in Essex?

• Chelmsford will be celebrating with their annual event – VolFEST – which sees nearly 50 charities take over the whole of the High Street on Thursday 6 June. CLICK HERE
• Thurrock has a number of opportunities for you to explore volunteering, including an open-invite Volunteer Lunch on 3 June at Thurrock Play Network, and drop-in sessions on 4 June at East Tilbury Library and on 5 June at Purfleet Military & Heritage Centre Centre. You can also join a Big Help Out Clean Up on 9 June, starting at The Beehive in Grays. CLICK HERE
• Basildon is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Friday 7 June, at the Basildon Centre, where plenty of organisations will be talking to people about they can make a difference in Basildon, Billericay, and Wickford. CLICK HERE
• Uttlesford is holding a Fundraising Coffee Morning to support their volunteers at The Jubilee Hub on Wednesday 5 June. CLICK HERE

Find out what else is happening near you, and explore volunteering by contacting your local volunteer centre

For more information about ways to get involved with Volunteers’ Week and to view so many great resources click here