Recently Irish in Britain sponsored by Moreland Investments held their first annual awards for outstanding volunteers in the Irish community in Britain. There were 3 categories – Individual, Group and Trustee. The Irish Network Stevenage were up against stiff completion from all over the country and won the Volunteer Group Award. “We have always known the great work the team do” says Luke Donovan, INS Chair “and we are so proud that it is being recognised on a national scale, they thoroughly deserve the award”.
They visit them in their homes, care homes and even hospital, nothing is too much trouble, the volunteers are the eyes and the ears of the Irish Network Stevenage and they help to identity and address any issues that they find. Care in the Community is a fantastic team of volunteers who give their time freely and treat every one of our members as part of their own family.
As Trustees we have always known how valuable they are and it is amazing now that their contribution is being acknowledged in such a way. For the team to be awarded the Irish in Britain Group Volunteer Award is not just a testament to their hard work but also a testament to the importance of volunteers and the contribution they make to the most vulnerable members of our communities. This was also showcased recently in the local paper and the Irish national papers.
