A NORTH Yorkshire hospice is giving thanks to its volunteers - as part of a national campaign to highlight the work of those who give up their time. Saint Catherine s Hospice, which has more than 500 volunteers across the organisation, has support in many different ways such as with its charity shops, reception, fundraising support groups and bereavement support. As part of Volunteers Week from June 1, the hospice wishes to thank these volunteers for all of their hard work. Mike Wilkerson, chief executive at Saint Catherine’s, said: We would like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our volunteers for the amazing contribution that they make to the charity.
VOLUNTEERS from a North Yorkshire hospice will be helping to support a new vaccination centre in Scarborough. Saint Catherine’s was asked if its volunteers would be willing to help out with the vaccination effort and act as marshals at the vaccination centre. The centre at Scarborough Rugby Club will be offering vaccinations to patients from eight Scarborough and Filey GP practices. Patients will be invited to attend by their own surgery in due course. Tracy Calcraft, income and business services director, said: “We have over 500 volunteers on our books and we know that many are keen to help out in any way they can.