Can you help?
Leading charity Poppyscotland is calling for volunteers to help man collection stations during Armed Forces Week in Edinburgh later this month.
Volunteers are being sought at both Waverley and Haymarket train stations in the city centre on Saturday, 27th June and Sunday 28th June, as well as at the Armed Forces Day parade at St Andrew Square on Saturday, 27th June.
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. It marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, beginning on Monday 22nd June, when the public show their appreciation for the Armed Forces community.
Poppyscotland requires volunteer collectors during Armed Forces Week to allow the charity to continue the valuable work they do in helping countless men, women and families with issues linked to their time in the Armed Forces.
There are roles that suit a range of interests and experiences, and no matter how much time you can spare, you will make a difference.
Volunteers will be ably looked after, supported and trained by dedicated Poppyscotland staff. But, most importantly, the chance to make a real difference is there for the taking.
Sean Walsh has been volunteering with Poppyscotland for six years. The 20 year old said: “I volunteer at various events throughout the year, including at Armed Forces Day. Sometimes I can manage full days and other times I sign up for a couple of hours at a time due to my busy shift patterns at work.
“I know that even a few hours can make a real difference.
“I really enjoy my volunteering with Poppyscotland, you definitely feel part of something bigger!
“It’s a very straightforward process too – I sign up online, where I get all the information I need.”
If you would be interested in volunteering at any point over the weekend of Saturday, 27th June or Sunday, 28th June, then please sign up now at www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/armed-forces-day.
For more information on Poppyscotland and how we can help, please visit, www.poppyscotland.org.uk
