Emmaus Mossley kickstarted Volunteers’ Week 2023 with a special celebration to thank the many local volunteers who support our charity.
On Thursday 1 June, we hosted an afternoon tea celebration event to thank all of our fantastic volunteers with scones donated by Scóna in Greenfield. Specific recognition was given to Brenda who is retiring as a volunteer after 16 years and Molly who has been shortlisted in the Young Volunteer of the Year category of the national Charity Retail Awards.
Molly, who helps as a Social Media Volunteer, commented: “Emmaus is always the highlight of my week because it’s my opportunity to get creative and make content for a community I really care about, and have a good laugh with everyone at the same time.”
“The Volunteers’ Week event was wonderful because it celebrates the hard work that all the volunteers do for Emmaus Mossley, which is usually behind the scenes. I’m also now a big fan of scones! To find out that I have been shortlisted for an award definitely caught me by surprise and I can’t stop smiling.”
Emmaus Mossley supports 26 people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, work, companionship and individual support. Over 40 volunteers help at our charity on a weekly basis and even more volunteer to support events and specific projects. In addition, there are a further 12 volunteers who give their time and expertise as trustees of Emmaus Mossley.
Gratitude to some inspiring people
The event also marked the 90th birthday of one of the first volunteers of Mossley Heritage Centre, located within our Longlands Mill base. Marie Clues, a founder member of Mossley Civic Society, was involved in many activities organised by the group and continues to volunteer as the Society’s Honorary President.
Hazel Hodkinson, Retail Manager of Emmaus Mossley, said: “Volunteers’ Week is a fantastic opportunity to thank all of the amazing people who support Emmaus Mossley as volunteers. As a charity, we could not achieve all we do without their dedication, time, skills and input, and for that we are extremely grateful.”
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Emmaus Mossley is one of thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. This year’s theme of Volunteers’ Week is ‘Celebrate and Inspire’, encouraging people to be the change that they want to see and get involved in volunteering in whatever way works for them.
Discover more about Emmaus Mossley. To donate goods or get involved, please call 01457 838608 or visit our Secondhand Superstore at Longlands Mill, Queen Street, Mossley OL5 9AH.