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Volunteering is a rich and rewarding way to contribute to the community. Many volunteering opportunities offer the chance to improve the environment and support locals, making their lives a little easier in the process.

It also comes with a range of personal benefits such as making new friends, developing skills and building confidence. Whether you are looking to develop professionally or simply give back, volunteering is a fulfilling option to explore.

Volunteers' Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.

The celebration starts on the first Monday in June every year. It's a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK's incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole.

This year we met with some of our incredible volunteers in Thurrock. They shared their stories, telling us why they volunteer and what it is about being a volunteer that makes them feel such a sense of pride and purpose.