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Motion · S5M-17466 · 30 May 2019

Volunteers Week

Lodged by Keith Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Volunteers Week runs from 1 to 7 June 2019, which aims to thank volunteers for the incredible contribution that they make across Scotland every day; notes that this year’s theme is "time to celebrate"; commends the invaluable work of over 1.2 million Scots, including those throughout Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane, who volunteer for a variety of organisations and sectors each year; recognises the personal benefit that volunteering offers individuals, and encourages those thinking about becoming a volunteer to get involved; commends the work of organisations such as Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface and Volunteering Matters, which encourage and support volunteers; encourages the sharing and celebrating of volunteer stories on social media using #VolunteersWeekScot; welcomes the Scottish Government’s support of the volunteer sector, and expresses its gratitude to volunteers for their hard work and dedication to their local areas and communities.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.