SOMERSET County Council and the NHS have paid tribute to volunteers supporting Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
More than 1,000 people have answered the call, supporting 20 vaccination sites across the county, including community-based locations, hospital hubs, some GP surgeries and large vaccination centres at Taunton Racecourse and the Bath & West Showground.
The vaccination programme is led by the NHS with support from Somerset County Council, district councils and partners.
Spark Somerset was asked to help recruit volunteers for roles such as stewarding and marshalling, meeting and greeting people as they arrive, and directing them to park safely.
Cllr Clare Paul, County Hall cabinet member for public health, said: “I want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who have answered the call and are playing a key part in Somerset’s vaccination programme.