18/06/2026
A big thank you to everyone who came along to our volunteer celebration events! We had a fabulous time, rain or shine!
It was very special to have volunteers from lots of different organisations gathering together to celebrate the incredible power of volunteering, both for the communities they serve and for themselves.
Councillor Wilcox gave a moving welcome “ ..today we celebrate you. We celebrate your generosity, your spirit and the difference you make every single day.”
Beatroute Radio provided great music and uplifting vibes, whilst Made with Many inspired us with creative art workshops.
It was so inspiring to hear stories about what volunteers do in the community and why they do it. Some people were new to volunteering, others have been doing it for years.
“… interacting with different people from the community is really rewarding. I didn’t realise it would be when I first got into it, but those interactions end up uplifting me. Some people call it volunteer work, but it doesn’t feel like work because it adds to my cup; it doesn’t empty it.”
“Just being able to help someone and doing something gives you a little bit of a buzz. In the end, you can go home and think, “I’ve done something...”
“Volunteering is a lovely sort of life, and people who volunteer often have something very similar: they are usually motivated and happy people.”
“It feels cathartic, great for the soul, and it can be good for your CV and job applications.”
A big shout out to Wellingborough Museum and The Green Patch for hosting us, giving tours of their wonderful spaces, providing games, planting and such a generous welcome. And to Lucy Hawes for taking us an idyllic walk along the Green Way from Rushden Lakes, it is fully accessible and well worth exploring.
This was the start of something new in North Northants and we hope to see you all next year!
