SCVO and Sandwell Council have a simple way for people to support two national initiatives: the Big Help Out and Volunteers’ Week. They’re asking everyone to take a tin of food to their local library – it’s as easy as that!
The Big Help Out and Volunteers’ Week, in early June, are great opportunities to support our community, boost team morale, and enhance your company’s reputation.
How you can participate
This year, SCVO (Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations) has set you a straightforward challenge to celebrate both events. Between Monday 3 June and Friday 7 June, take a tin of food to your nearest library! All donations will directly benefit local food banks, which are currently experiencing high demand.
Better still, encourage your team to coordinate a collective food donation effort. This will not only foster team spirit but also create a nice photo opportunity.
Drop-off dates for tins
- Monday 3 June to Friday 7 June, at any Sandwell library during opening hours (here are the locations and opening details).
- Saturday 8 June, 10am – 12 noon, Haden Hill House
- Sunday 9 June, 10am – 12 noon, West Smethwick Park (at the pavilion).
Photo opportunities
Capture your team with their donations and share the moment on social media – you can tag SCVO, Let’s Go Sandwell, Sandwell Business Growth and Sandwell Business Ambassadors and each organisation will share wherever appropriate. Use the hashtag #BringATin!
If you’d like to coordinate a photo opportunity with SCVO, contact Kim Fuller via kim@scvo.info to find out which library she will be in on which day. Kim will also be at the park events on both days with a wheely bin for your donations.
Volunteering information events
During Volunteers’ Week, Sandwell libraries will be holding events to highlight local volunteering opportunities:
- Monday 3 June: Hamstead Library, 10am – 12 noon
- Monday 3 June: Tipton Library, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- Tuesday 4 June: Cradley Heath Library, 11am – 1pm
- Wednesday 5 June: Wednesbury Library, 9.30am – 11.30am
- Wednesday 5 June: Oldbury Library, 3pm – 5pm
- Friday 7 June: Thimblemill Library, 12 noon – 2pm
Litter picks
Sandwell is also hosting litter picks for the Big Help Out weekend:
- Saturday 8 June, 10am – 12 noon: Haden Hill Park (meet in front of the House)
- Sunday 9 June, 10am-12 noon: West Smethwick Park (meet at the pavilion).
All litter-picking equipment will be provided. You can drop off tins during those events, too. If you’re planning to attend a litter pick as a corporate team, please tell Kim Fuller via kim@scvo.info so she knows to expect you.
Let’s unite to make Sandwell proud!
About the Big Help Out and Volunteers’ Week
The Big Help Out raises awareness of volunteering throughout the UK. It provides opportunities for people to experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities.
In 2024, the Big Help Out is taking place from 7-9 June to coincide with Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June). In its 40th anniversary year, Volunteers’ Week celebrates the amazing contributions that volunteers make to communities across the UK.
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