'Without volunteers, we simply couldn’t do as much as we do' - the message from Blackpool's Salvation Army
'Without volunteers, we simply couldn’t do as much as we do' - this was the message of charity bosses as they praised their army of 60 volunteers.
Blackpool’s army of volunteers have been celebrated for their critical charity work offered to the community.
The Salvation Army is celebrating the Blackpool community spirit thanks to the support it receives throughout the year from an army of volunteers.
Giving thanks this Volunteers Week (1-6 June), The Salvation Army in Blackpool receives support from over 60 volunteers who give up their spare time to play a vital role in ensuring its community outreach work can continue supporting the most vulnerable members of the Blackpool community as household bills remain high, food prices continue to rise and more people are pushed into poverty.
Located on Raikes Parade, Blackpool, volunteers help The Salvation Army in providing support across many areas including the community wardrobe, homeless drop-in, The Bridge Project, weekly coffee morning, friendship club, parent & toddler group and youth club.
Elaine Taylor Volunteer Development Coordinator at The Salvation Army in Blackpool said: “Volunteers are a very special part of our church and we’re so thankful for all that they do to ensure our work can continue as without them giving up their time so generously, we simply couldn’t do as much as we do and the people in need within our community would sadly suffer. The time our volunteers dedicate to supporting us really does transform the community that we serve, they are truly inspirational.
“Volunteering isn’t just about helping, it is about being an active and integral part of an organisation and our volunteers bring ideas that inspire and challenge us to be better, making a real difference to everyone and allowing us to support more people in Blackpool. We are privileged to serve alongside them.”
For more information on The Salvation Army in Blackpool, or to donate to its work across the Blackpool community, please visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/blackpool-citadel.