Two special events are being held in Sefton early next momth to mark national Volunteers’ Week celebrations.


Volunteer’s Week, which takes place in the first week of June each year, pays tribute to the hard work of volunteers across the country, without whom many organisations would be unable to provide valuable services in their local communities.


On Wednesday 5th June Volunteer Centre Sefton - part of Sefton CVS - will be hosting a volunteer drop-in event at Southport Library in the Atkinson Arts Centre on Lord Street, from 10am until 4pm.


Volunteer Centre staff will be on hand to talk to residents about the benefits of volunteering, how to get involved and what roles are available locally.


Then on Friday 7th June the focus switches to the south of the borough with a volunteering fair at Bootle Strand Shopping Centre from 10am until 3pm.


Members of the public can come along and speak to representatives from a range of local good causes, who will be talking about the exciting volunteer roles they have to offer.


Mike Howlett, Sefton CVS Senior Volunteering and Citizenship Lead, commented: “Volunteer Centre Sefton is delighted to be working in partnership with Sefton Libraries, Bootle Strand and Sefton Community Markets on these events.


“There’s such a range of volunteering opportunities out there, but many people don’t know where to start in terms of pursuing them, so these events will provide the perfect opportunity to find out more.


“And of course while people are learning more about volunteering at Southport Library or the Strand they can pick up a good read or a bargain at the same time!”


Mr Howlett added that volunteering can have lots of benefits for those involved, including helping them to meet new people and make new friends, boosting their confidence and improving their employability.


For further information about these events or volunteering in general contact Mike Howlett on 0151 920 0726 or emailinfo@volunteeringsefton.org.uk.

Information is also available online at www.volunteeringsefton.org.uk.