Search For Emergency Volunteers

The British Red Cross are in the Commons Car Park in Market Harborough today, from 11am until 2.30pm, looking for new Community Reserve Volunteers.

They assist during emergencies with things like filling sandbags during floods, putting together food packages and providing transport assistance.

The event’s taking place at the end of National Volunteers Week and is also being supported by Harborough Council.

Training, such as first aid, can be provided to those who would like it.

Councillor Michael Rickman, Harborough District Council’s emergency planning lead, said: “Being a community reserve volunteer is a perfect way to get involved if you are someone who naturally feels the urge to help others, but don’t have the time to commit to volunteering all year round. It’s also a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and give practical help to your community when it’s needed. We’d be delighted to hear from you if this is something you would be interested in.”

Find out more at www.redcross.org.uk/reserves