WOKINGHAM residents are being urged to volunteer their time to take part in this year’s Poppy Appeal.
The Royal British Legion is calling on the British public to join its army of volunteers during this year’s appeal to help raise thousands of pounds to support current and former Armed Forces personnel and their families.
The Legion is looking for enthusiastic people of all ages and backgrounds to help run the Poppy Appeal in local communities across Wokingham borough to form part of its army of fundraisers.
Gaynor Dingley, Community Fundraiser for the region, said: “We need as many volunteers as possible to ensure we raise much-needed funds, particularly in the east of the region where we are in need of people to fill certain spots.
“Volunteering can provide great opportunities for those involved. It allows the chance to meet new people, learn new and transferable skills and be part of a team that helps the Armed Forces community and promotes understanding of Remembrance. We’d love all who want to volunteer with us to get in contact.”
Claire Rowcliffe, Director of Fundraising, said: “The Poppy Appeal is The Royal British Legion’s main fundraising event of the year. Our volunteers are very much the lifeblood of the Poppy Appeal and contribute enormously to the charity year-round through a variety of roles.
“The best thing about being a volunteer for the Legion is that we welcome all ages and all backgrounds, people don’t have to be associated with the Armed Forces, they just need to be passionate about the cause.”
To find out how you can get involved in this year’s Poppy Appeal, contact Community Fundraiser, Gaynor Dingley via email on [email protected]
