We need volunteers!

So much of our civic life depends on people giving their time for others:

“Recognising the fantastic contribution of East Devon volunteers” – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards

“We will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards

60 years of Sidmouth Voluntary Services – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards

The latest from the Sidmouth Herald proves the importance of volunteering…

Whether working with the Science Festival:

“We are very grateful to all the volunteers who work so hard to keep this Festival evolving.”

First weekend of Sidmouth science festival ‘huge success’ | Sidmouth Herald

Or working with children at the NSPCC:

“If you are someone with experience of delivering programmes in an educational or safeguarding setting – we would love to hear from you.”

NSPCC on the lookout for new volunteers in the South West | Sidmouth Herald

Or working with Sidmouth in Bloom:

Lynette has thanked all the volunteers involved in keeping Sidmouth looking beautiful, and the representatives from groups including Sidmouth Arboretum, the Friday Group and the Sidbashers Himalayan Balsam removal taskforce

Sidmouth wins gold Britain in Bloom award | Sidmouth Herald

Or the Lions contributing to the Samaritans centre:

It’s not just another charity shop, but somewhere local people want to visit, where volunteers want to work, and where artists want to exhibit.” 

Sidmouth Lions help fund new facilities at Samaritans shop | Sidmouth Herald