Volunteers’ Week – A Time to Say Thank You
Last year, 2,000 of you volunteered over 290,000 hours of your time to help bring meals to people that need it the most. Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate the time and effort volunteers put in, and the difference you make in your local communities.
“Without the amazing team at FareShare Greater Manchester, we couldn’t help our community like we do Every week we are surprised by the help we receive.”
The Dukinfield Pantry
Our FareShare depots hosted a range of activities to recognise the fantastic volunteer work that goes on. Here’s a look into just some of those celebrations…
North East
The Team at North East enjoying a tea break
Greater Manchester
FareShare Greater Manchester held a BBQ for volunteers in their gardens, and decorated with FareShare themed balloons
Thames Valley
Volunteers at FareShare Thames Valley take a group photo before tucking into cakes and tea
Lancashire & Cumbria
Thank you cards given to volunteers by FareShare staff
Lancashire & Cumbria
A spread of sandwiches and treats for the volunteers at Lancashire & Cumbria
Greater Manchester
Volunteers and staff participating in a FareShare related quiz
Some other celebrations included a Table Tennis tournament at Central & South East Scotland, Volunteers Awards at The Felix Project, and a buffet of food provided by one of our CFMs at FareShare Cymru.
“Thank you for always being there, always going the extra mile, and for always being friendly and accommodating.”
Shakar Hussain, Rainbow Surprise
With depots all over the UK that serve people from different backgrounds, we rely heavily on volunteers and staff who understand local contexts. Part of the reason that our partner charities are able to say they enjoy working with FareShare is you. So if you drove a van or rode a bike to deliver food, sorted and picked in the warehouse, worked in the office contacting our Community Food Members, turned surplus food to meals in one of our kitchens, or helped us fundraise; your contribution has been invaluable, and we are endlessly grateful for your ongoing support, dedication, and commitment to volunteering with us.
