Volunteers have been thanked for giving up their time to help out groups at community centres across South Tyneside. A ceremony was held at South Shields Town Hall to recognize people for their hard work and contribution in running groups supporting their communities.
Those recognized included South Shields Volunteer Lifeguard Club secretary Penny Wilkinson, named as volunteer of the year. Jarrow Musical Theatre Company was named as community group of the year, with the award being presented to Grayson Wood and Lawrence Clarke. Christopher Perry accepted the award for young persons on behalf of South Tyneside Academy of Musical Performance, a community theatre group based at Brinkburn Community Association in South Shields.
South Tyneside Mayor Richard Porthouse said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of so many of our organizations. Without their work and support, many sporting clubs and community groups would no longer be able to operate. It is, therefore, only right that their contribution is rewarded in this way.”
More than 9,000 members take part in a range of activities at the borough’s(区) 14 community associations, ranging from running youth clubs to taking part in performing arts. The event in South Tyneside was one of hundreds across the UK held during National Volunteers Week.
South Tyneside Council for Voluntary Service has launched its volunteer awards. There are four categories — for groups or individuals helping within the community, for those helping people to improve their health and wellbeing, for those supporting young people and families and for the volunteer of the year.
There is still time to nominate a volunteer for an award. The deadline for put their names in the list is Monday, August 3. To nominate someone, call Ian Carr on 0191 456 9555 or e-mail iancarr@stcvs.org.uk.
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