SOMERSET NEWS: Nominate now the county's Star Volunteers!

NOMINATIONS are now officially open for this year’s Somerset Star Volunteer Awards.

The Somerset County Council-backed awards celebrate individuals and groups, young and old, who volunteer in their communities and have a positive impact on people’s lives.

Working with ‘Somerset You Can Do’ and the local volunteer networks, Somerset County Council is once again throwing its support behind this very special campaign to say a big thank you to all those hardworking volunteers and volunteer groups that play such a vitally role.

There will be five winners crowned in total, one from each district area, chosen by the local volunteer network.

Each district will present their Somerset Star with their award during National Volunteers Week, which runs from Monday, June 1, until Sunday, June 7, at locally arranged events taking place across the county to celebrate.

All entries will then be put forward to win the prestigious County Star Volunteer, which will be awarded at the county council Chairman’s Awards in the autumn.

Nominations are welcome for individuals and volunteer groups from now until Friday, May 1.

You can nominate a star volunteer online on the Somerset Celebrating Volunteering website at www.scvolunteering.com .

Bryan Mitchell, from Somerset You can Do, said: “Volunteers do so much to help others and this is a chance to recognise the fantastic work they do.

“The Somerset Star Awards are a great way to recognise the hard work of our residents who do some much for other without asking for anything in return. So make sure you get your nominations in by the end of April.”

You have just one month to let us know who you think should be put forward for these special awards – so get you nominations in now.

The council funds Somerset You Can Do to support some of its volunteer opportunities. For more information on becoming a volunteer and to find out more about volunteering opportunities on in your area go to https://do-it.org/ .

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