Hospice thanks supporters during Volunteers' Week

People working in hospices, foodbanks and many other charities are being recognised for their work as Volunteers' Week begins on Monday.

At one charity, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Surrey, staff highlighted the range of roles volunteers carry out while thanking them for their time and dedication.

The hospice operates from sites in Camberley, Farnham and Guildford, with volunteers supporting all its teams in roles ranging from counsellors and complementary therapists to trustees.

Voluntary services manager Julia Morpeth said they brought a "wealth of skills, knowledge and experience" - along with kindness and thoughtfulness.

"We would like to thank each and every one of them," she said.

Organisers of Volunteers' Week, which runs until Sunday, said it was a time to recognise and celebrate the millions of people who give their time, "whether it's formal or informal, big or small, once a week or once a year".

It comes as charities in Surrey appeal for continued support.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey issued an urgent appeal for drivers to help FareShare Sussex & Surrey, which distributes food to people in need, saying, "Just a few hours a week can make a huge difference."

In a Facebook post, it said: "With rising food and fuel costs, more people than ever are relying on community support - and FareShare Sussex & Surrey needs more volunteer drivers and drivers' assistants to help deliver good food to local charities, schools and food banks.

"Every week, the charity rescues enough surplus food for 120,000 meals that would otherwise go to waste."

The FareShare website said drivers acted as the "friendly face" of the organisation, helping to ensure charities and community groups receive the food they need.

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