Plymouth thanks volunteers with free events across the city

By the demoduck.co.uk news desk

Plymouth will mark Volunteers’ Week with free activities and celebration events recognising people who give their time to community projects, local services and environmental work across the city.

Volunteers’ Week runs from 1 to 7 June, with Plymouth City Council saying the programme is designed both to thank existing volunteers and encourage more residents to get involved.

Free activities during Volunteers’ Week

The city’s programme is being delivered with partners including the Volunteer Coordinators Network, The Box, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Plymouth Active Leisure, the National Trust, Plymouth Wellbeing Hub Network, Four Greens Community Trust and Jeremiah’s Journey.

According to the council, the free activities during the week will sit alongside extra events in May and June for volunteers and their families. The council said the programme will show the impact volunteers make across Plymouth, from supporting vulnerable residents to improving local services and protecting the environment.

Tinside Lido event among city celebrations

Celebration events will also be held during the week to thank volunteers for their work. One event is planned at Tinside Lido, where volunteers will be able to gather for an evening with music, food and drinks overlooking Plymouth Sound.

That event has been organised jointly by Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Nearly 700 council volunteers support local work

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Community Development, said volunteers were central to Plymouth’s community life, supporting people, animals, buildings, sport, activities and the environment.

He said almost 700 volunteers work within the council, helping services reach more people and create lasting positive change in communities.

“To all of Plymouth’s volunteers we want to say a very big ‘Thank You’, we are incredibly grateful for your continued generosity and commitment,” Councillor Penberthy said.

Source: Plymouth City Council

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This article was adapted from Plymouth City Council’s published notice about Volunteers’ Week 2026.

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• Confirmed the Tinside Lido celebration event description and funding reference.
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