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Volunteer Thank You Week 2025

Each year, Volunteer Thank You Week offers a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers across the UK. Taking place from 2nd to 8th June, this national initiative shines a spotlight on the individuals who give their time, energy, and skills to support our communities.

Here in Newark and Sherwood, we’re proud to be part of this celebration. Our volunteers play a vital role in making our district a better place to live, work, and thrive. To show our appreciation, the District Council is hosting a series of events to thank and honour those who give so generously of themselves.

You can find out more about Volunteers' Week on their website.

What’s happening locally?

We’ve planned, in partnership with Your CVS Notts, a range of events throughout the week to bring volunteers together, celebrate their achievements, and say a heartfelt thank you.

Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea – Balderton

  • Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Venue: Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street
  • Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with refreshments and live entertainment from the talented Jayne Darling.

Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea – Clipstone

  • Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Venue: Clipstone Miners Welfare, Mansfield Road
  • Another chance to enjoy tea, cake, and a performance by Jayne Darling in a warm and welcoming setting.

 Volunteer Thank You Day – Thoresby Park

  • Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
  • Time: Gates open at 11:30am
  • Venue: Walled Garden, Thoresby Park
  • A family-friendly celebration featuring a birds of prey experience and a picnic in the beautiful surroundings of Thoresby Park.

If you, or know someone or a volunteering group, that would like to book onto one of these events please email communityengagement@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. Please note spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis and there are limited spaces left on the Thoresby Park trip.

Volunteer Fair – Friday 6 June 2025

As part of the week’s celebrations, we’re also hosting the Newark and Sherwood Volunteer Fair in partnership with Your CVS Notts.

  • Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Venue: RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, NG21 9HN
  • Entry: Free and open to all!

This is a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to:

  • explore local volunteering opportunities
  • meet charities and community groups
  • find a cause they’re passionate about

Whether someone is looking to give back, build new skills, or simply connect with others, the Volunteer Fair is the perfect place to start.

Organisations interested in exhibiting can RSVP by emailing SuHallam@yourcvsnotts.org.

Volunteering opportunities

If you are looking for more information about volunteering opportunities across the district, details are available on our webpage: Volunteering opportunities