THE GETTING BIGGER BY THE DAY BIG THANK YOU!

We appreciate all of your volunteering Thank You’s being shared with us on Facebook, Here are just a few – thank you so much everyone – you are truly inspirational!  We are enjoying Cynon Valley Organic Adventures daily Volunteer posts, amazing stories of the power of volunteering to give people purpose, to share their gifts and to benefit them and the community around them.  Lovely to see posts and messages from exceptional local organisations such as Katie from Little Lounge and Cindy from Elite.

REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN
We are soon to embark on our REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN to look at how we can learn from Covid-19 and how to prepare for the future.  We will be talking to all our members, and are currently recruiting and training volunteers to help gather people’s experiences.  So if you know of someone who wants to volunteer now or in the future, please get in touch.

We are running our on-line Gathering Stories Together training tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am – to book on, email info@interlinkrct.org.uk or call 01443 846200.

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN – SAY THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS IN RCT
Every little helps to support volunteer-led groups in RCT to support their communities – can you help with your ideas to start a small fundraiser to support the campaign, donate or share on social media? Could you bake a themed volunteer cake or grow a sunflower for volunteers? View The Campaign. Contact us if you can on 01443 846200 info@interlinkrct.org.uk.

FURLOUGH IS CHANGING
From 1 July, employers can bring back to work employees that have previously been furloughed for any amount of time and any shift pattern, while still being able to claim CJRS grant for their normal hours not worked. When claiming the CJRS grant for furloughed hours employers will need to report and claim for a minimum period of a week. Click here for further guidance

#VOLUNTEERINGISMYBAG – GRAB A BAG, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Take a look at the bag, which is selling very quickly – See the Bespoke Design Here, #Volunteeringismybag limited edition bag designed by Bagsy on sale for £10.  All the profits go directly to volunteers through the RCT Community Fundraiser for Covid-19. Interlink will also match your purchase with our own donation, every bag purchased will lead to £13 added to the fund!  If you want a limited addition bag, you will need to be fast, please email info@interlinkrct.org.uk or call 01443 846200.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING IN VOLUNTEERS WEEK?  CAN WE HELP?
Let us know what you are doing so we can share and celebrate alongside you – please share with us on our social media pages or email volunteering@interlinkrct.org.uk or call 01443 846200.

Keep safe, keep well and thank you to all of you – we will be announcing a new campaign to value volunteers and volunteer organisers tomorrow.

Simon James
Chief Executive