Forward Leeds treat volunteers to a thank you lunch for their hard work
Thanks for your help, everyone! Forward Leeds put on a special Christmas lunch for volunteers to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Seated amidst the festive decorations, 14 volunteers enjoyed two courses of dishes ranging from pizzas and calzones to burgers and sandwiches, courtesy of Forward Leeds.
The conversation flowed as everyone enjoyed the food and shared stories.
Richard Hedges, Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator at Forward Leeds said “The lunch was a thank you for all the volunteers’ hard work over the past year. It was a chance for them to get together, meet new people and talk about their shared experiences of volunteering.
“The whole event was really worthwhile.”
Thirty volunteers work in Forward Leeds in the harm reduction and detox teams, as well as in vital roles in IT support and administration.
Other volunteers run groups at the Recovery Academy such as music, gardening and yoga, plus a host of other activities.
Forward Leeds volunteers put in a whopping 624 hours of work between them in October alone.
If you are interested in volunteering for Forward Leeds, please contact us here.