Volunteers across North Lanarkshire have been praised for their outstanding work in supporting people, community groups and organisations throughout the area.
Volunteers’ Week returns this year for its 42nd year – running from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
The week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, commitment and skills. The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK.
Councillor Geraldine Woods, Convener of the Communities Committee, joined Macmillan Cancer Support volunteers at Ravenscraig to thank them for all the great work they do to support individuals and families.
Macmillan Cancer Support works in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council to develop a network of cancer support services across libraries, leisure facilities and communities in Lanarkshire.
They provide local access to quality information and emotional support through drop-in services in libraries, as well as low-intensity exercise such as gardening, gentle movement and circuit-based classes. This reflects the importance of remaining physically active during and after treatment.
Councillor Woods said: “Volunteers’ Week is a chance to celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution made by thousands of volunteers across North Lanarkshire.
“The Macmillan volunteers in Lanarkshire do so much great work in our communities to ensure that no one faces cancer alone.”
Volunteers’ Week is led by the UK Volunteering Forum, a partnership between Volunteer Scotland, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and Volunteer Now in Northern Ireland.
The UK Volunteering Forum said: “Volunteers bring a richness to organisations across the country. There is no better time to recognise the diversity of our volunteers and celebrate the difference that volunteering makes than during Volunteers’ Week.
“Without volunteers, many charities simply could not function, with so many people giving up their time and going above and beyond. The week is a chance for all of us to show just how vital they are to charities and communities everywhere.”
For more information on volunteering opportunities in North Lanarkshire, please visit: https://volunteernl.rosterfy.uk/roles/list