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Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1-7 June 2020 and is an annual celebration of the contribution that millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. On Monday 1 June at 2pm, to mark the start of Volunteers’ Week, we hosted a special online event thanking volunteers for their time and efforts. The event featured messages, films and performances. If you missed it, you can watch again here. 

 

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Royal Voluntary Service President, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall

Royal Voluntary Service President, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, shares a personal message of thanks to volunteers and NHS Volunteer Responders for their service and commitment.

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Thank you

Catherine Johnstone CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Voluntary Service

Royal Voluntary Service Chief Executive Catherine Johnstone CBE closes the event with final thanks to volunteers and the NHS Volunteer Responders as well as the special guests who have helped us to mark the start of Volunteers’ Week here today.

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Dance performance by Michael and Jowita

Michael and Jowita, 2020 winners of TV show The Greatest Dancer

Latin and Ballroom dancing sensations Michael and Jowita thank volunteers and NHS Volunteer Responders for their service and perform a thrilling jive.

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Anne Denholm performance

Anne Denholm, Harpist

A performance by classical musician, Anne Denholm, one of Britain’s leading young harpists and Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales 2015-2019.

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Singalong

Royal Voluntary Service Ambassador Elaine Paige OBE

Royal Voluntary Service Ambassador Elaine Paige OBE leads a singalong to her smash hit duet, I Know Him So Well.

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Today’s volunteers

Volunteers and NHS Volunteer Responders

Royal Voluntary Service volunteers from across Great Britain tell their volunteering stories and NHS Volunteer Responders give first-hand accounts of their role during the current situation.

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Willing Hands

Matthew McMurray, Royal Voluntary Service Keeper of Heritage

Matthew McMurray, Royal Voluntary Service Keeper of History sets the scene for the charity’s beginnings and its impact on British society. He then introduces Willing Hands, a historic film produced for the Ministry of Information, which shows the activities of the then Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS) during the Second World War, supporting people in need.

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London Contemporary Voices

London Contemporary Voices

A performance of heart-warming songs by London Contemporary Voices, a world-leading alternative choir with a unique contemporary sound.

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Volunteers

Various

A short film highlighting the contribution of Royal Voluntary Service volunteers and NHS Volunteer Responders, featuring music sung by popular tenor, Alfie Boe.

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Welcome

Catherine Johnstone CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Voluntary Service

Royal Voluntary Service Chief Executive Catherine Johnstone CBE welcomes volunteers along to the special event and gives thanks to Royal Voluntary Service volunteers and the NHS Volunteer Responders for their service, particularly during the current time.

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Volunteers

Various

Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1-7 June 2020 and is an annual celebration of the contribution that millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. On Monday 1 June at 2pm, we’ll be thanking volunteers for their time and efforts with a special online event featuring messages, films and performances. We hope you can join us.

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