NewstrAid has introduced a new Long Service Award to celebrate the commitment and contribution of its Welfare Volunteers, recognising those who have served the charity for five years or more.
The award was officially launched at the charity’s Annual General Meeting on 1 July, where eight volunteers in attendance received the inaugural Long Service Badge.
NewstrAid’s Welfare Volunteers – formerly known as Almoners – play a vital role in supporting beneficiaries who receive regular financial assistance from the charity. Through home visits and telephone calls, they provide a personal connection for individuals whose circumstances are unlikely to change, including older people and those unable to work due to long-term illness or disability.
Georgia Cannon, who manages NewstrAid’s volunteer network, said: “We are really excited to be celebrating the work of our volunteers in this way. They are the human faces of NewstrAid and this initiative highlights the invaluable contribution they make in helping the charity maintain a personal and community-focused welfare service for people working in, or retired from, the newstrade and wider sectors.”
The new Long Service Badge will be presented to eligible volunteers throughout the year at regional events and meetings.
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