VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 1 TO 7 JUNE 2009

That this House welcomes Volunteers' Week, 1 to 7 June 2009; notes that this is the 25th anniversary of celebrating volunteers and volunteering across the country; further notes that more than 22 million people throughout the UK donate their time and effort every year and that Volunteers' Week recognises their immense contribution to society as well as encouraging others to consider getting involved; and calls on the Government to continue to promote and reward volunteering.