Scarborough and District Mencap marks Volunteers’ Week 2026
Scarborough and District Mencap are joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations to recognise the contribution volunteers make across the UK.
The 42nd Volunteers’ Week takes place from Monday June 1 to Sunday June 7.
Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills.
The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK.
Many will take part in celebrations aimed to foster connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.
This Volunteers’ Week Scarborough and District Mencap will be celebrating their 15 volunteers, by getting together for a drop-in lunch and planning an evening gathering.
Speaking on behalf of Scarborough and District Mencap, Nadia Asheg said: “Volunteers’ Week is a chance to celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution our volunteers make.
“Thanks to them, the local community has benefited from over 100 hours of voluntary help every week in the Scarborough and District Mencap Charity Shop and Hub and at our Centre, Brookleigh.
“Volunteers help to check, sort, prepare, price and sell donated goods as well as supporting people with a learning disability to socialise and do activities.
“All of this helps towards our ‘ACE’ programme of helping people with a learning disability to have Active Community Engagement.”
The UK Volunteering Forum said: “Volunteers bring a richness to organisations across the country.
"Without volunteers many charities just simply could not function.
"The week is a chance for all of us to show just how vital they are to charities and communities everywhere.”