DID you know that last year, more than 100 MPs throughout the UK showed their commitment to their community by rising to The Challenge?
More than 140 MPs signed an Early Day Motion in support of the biggest event on the volunteering calendar.
On Tuesday, April 23, The National Centre for Volunteering issues the Volunteers' Week VIP Challenge -- challenging all MPs and leading local figures to volunteer for a day in their own communities, preferably during Volunteers' Week (June 7-13). What better opportunity do readers have to get politicians to show some commitment to their constituencies? Come on readers get involved, contact your MP and challenge them to help out.
Readers wanting to know more about the Volunteers' Week VIP Challenge, how to get in touch with their local politicians and more about the week in general should visit www.volunteersweek.org.uk or write to us at Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL. If you want to volunteer go to www.volunteering.org.uk/wanttovolunteer.htm.
Fiona Shadbolt
Head of volunteering promotion
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