Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers During #VolunteersWeek
At Midland Mencap, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – and this #VolunteersWeek, we’ve had a brilliant time celebrating the difference they make every single day.
A Week of Thanks, Fun, and Community
Across the region, we’ve been showing our appreciation in lots of special ways:
- Citizens got creative, making heartfelt thank-you cards and jars
- Our team visited Worcester to talk about all the ways people can get involved
- We shared inspiring stories about our volunteers and the huge impact they have
Each story was a powerful reminder that volunteering changes lives – not just for those supported, but for the volunteers too.
Meet a Few of Our Volunteer Heroes
We’re proud to shout out just a few of the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to Midland Mencap:
David, our Community Café cook, keeps everyone smiling with his delicious meals
Di Tate, our creative Activity Volunteer, brings colour and joy to every session
As part of #VolunteersWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on Di Tate, a retired special school leader whose warmth, creativity, and can-do spirit have made a huge impact at Midland Mencap. From art sessions to recording original songs with citizens, Di brings joy wherever she goes.
Read more about Di’s volunteering journey
Darren, our Sport and Football Coach, inspires others to get active and build confidence through sport
And of course, a very special thank-you goes to Tessa Cole, our Volunteer Manager, whose passion and care have made this week truly memorable for everyone.
Get Involved
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. If you’d like to find out how you can make a difference, visit our Volunteering page to learn more.