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Volunteer Cornwall is a member of the Cornwall Infrastructure Partnership (CIP). You can find out more about the CIP, including details of the other members and the work of CIP, from this website: www.cornwallvcs.org.uk

CELEBRATION!!

Do you seek change? Do you have a hidden talent? Underused skill? A lingering desire to help people in your local community? You may be surprised to know you're not alone. People all around you in Cornwall feel just the same and many are doing something about it! These people are volunteers.

As there is no single defining image of the 21st Century volunteer, everybody has the right to volunteer and everyone has something of value to offer to their local community. As the 25th National Volunteer Week approaches Volunteer Cornwall would like to extend a huge thank you to the thousands of volunteers that work with us to help make Cornwall a better place.

Volunteer Week, which runs annually from 1st—7th of June is a national celebration in recognition of the vital role played by volunteers within their communities. These often unsung heroes come from all social backgrounds, career paths and ages but are united by the overwhelmingly positive impact they have on their local communities.

With opportunities as diverse as community radio, volunteer driving and sports event stewarding, there couldn't be a better time to become a volunteer and join the others who are helping to change our county.

So, on behalf of the Board and staff at Volunteer Cornwall, and the hundreds of thousands of people living in Cornwall who benefit from your actions every day, we would like to say a great big THANK YOU to each and every volunteer and wish you all a very happy Volunteers Week!

Volunteer Cornwall, in partnership with the Health Promotion Service, is pleased to offer you the chance to become a Health Champion.

What are Health Champions?
Health Champions are volunteers within the NHS supporting health in the community throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

What do Health Champions do?
They work with NHS Projects that support the health of the Cornish community. Projects you could get involved with include
Leap Active – Getting more people more active more often in their own community
The Eatsome Project – Promoting healthy eating through practical and realistic sessions
Pedal or Stroll Back the Years – Change your world one mile at a time
Stop Smoking Service – Helping people who want to stop smoking

What do I get from it?
As well as possibly improving your own health, you can help others in your community do the same. It can also be a good insight into the workings of the NHS for those interested in a career in health.

Is there any training available?
The NHS will provide you with training to support your role. You can also gain accreditation for what you do as a Health Champion through Volunteer Cornwall.

Is there any financial support available?
We can help with the costs of travel and childcare so you should not be out of pocket.

Where can I volunteer?
Opportunities are available in most parts of Cornwall though not all schemes are available everywhere at all times. Contact us to find out what opportunities exist locally.