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Motion · S6M-08977 · 16 May 2023

Volunteers' Week

Lodged by Pam Gosal Members' Business Motion 41 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Volunteers' Week takes place from 1 to 7 June every year; understands that the campaign began in 1984 and is now in its 39th year; acknowledges that the 2023 UK-wide Volunteers’ Week theme is "Celebrate and Inspire"; acknowledges what it sees as the important role that volunteers play in communities during Volunteers’ Week and all year round; believes that the week marks the ideal opportunity to thank the efforts of volunteers in communities across Scotland, and considers that volunteers are the backbone of the community, who support services and make a difference to people’s lives.

Supporters (41)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.