MEP signs pledge to support “Volunteers’ Week”

Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which runs from 1st-7th June to celebrate the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK.

Emma McClarkin MEP signs pledge to support "Volunteers' Week"

This week Emma McClarkin MEP signed a pledge to support Volunteer England (see picture) who promote Volunteers’ Week to raise the profile of volunteers who are often the unsung heroes of our communities and to inspire others to volunteer themselves.

Emma McClarkin comments from Brussels:

“I have signed this pledge to support Volunteers’ Week to thank all the volunteers across the East Midlands who give up their time to make a difference to their communities.

“I am proud to have helped establish the EU Year of Volunteering 2011 and hope that more people will be encouraged to engage in volunteering through the EU initiatives next year.”

Jim McCallum, Community Director at Voluntary Action LeicesterShire adds:

“It is great to have an annual week where we can celebrate the positive impact of volunteering in the hope that it will attract others to volunteer in the region. So far, it has been a really busy week and we are very much looking forward to the rest of the celebrations and events over the next few days.”