Volunteers Celebration for Edgbaston

An event is to be organised in the New Year to thank volunteers for their contribution to the community in Edgbaston. There are many ways volunteers support people and projects in Edgbaston and an evening of celebration will be held to acknowledge some of the hard work and commitment that takes place.

There are many examples we can call on, of how people regularly volunteer their time for their community. There are some people who help the elderly and frail perhaps by visiting to prevent loneliness, or by providing transport to get people to appointments or a day out. Others volunteer at luncheon clubs or support activities for people with disabilities.



Some members of our communities focus on children and young people and tirelessly volunteer their time to organise football tournaments, brownies, cubs or guides or before and after school projects. Others want to make a difference to our young people by organising and supporting youth clubs and other types of activity. Another crucial area of volunteer support come from people who offer family support perhaps where there has been a bereavement or illness or just being there for someone who has a particular need.

Finally, there are people who choose to make a difference by supporting the many and varied groups and committees throughout the constituency on a regular basis.

For more information contact Theresa Kennedy at 326 High Street, Harborne, B17 9PU. Telephone 464-1953, or e-mail Theresa_kennedy@birmingham.gov.uk