On Friday (13th November 2015) local MP Maggie Throup launched her first Erewash Volunteering Day in order to promote volunteering opportunities across the constituency.
The initiative, which was supported by Maggie’s office staff, saw each person go out into the community and spend the day volunteering at a local charities and community groups, including Community Concern Erewash, Direct Help and Advice, Treetops Hospice, Church of the Nazarene and the Canaan Trust.
Speaking about the day Maggie said:
“In Erewash we are extremely lucky to have developed a culture of voluntary-led charities and community organisation that go above and beyond to support and enhance the lives of local residents.
“I believe volunteers play a vital role within our community, and so I was determined to do more to promote volunteering opportunities in Erewash and encouraging more people to get involved.
“That is why I was delighted when my team agreed to give up a day of their annual leave in order to take part in my first Erewash Volunteering Day.
“I would like to thank all the charities and community groups that took part in the day and look forward to it becoming an annual event in my calendar.”