BOROUGH deputy mayor Cllr Steve Liddiard hosted a special ceremony to thank volunteers who support Thurrock Council's work in the community.

Volunteers made their way to Chadwell St Mary Library on Wednesday, 4 June for the event, where Cllr Liddiard handed out certificates of appreciation to many of the council's tireless volunteers and paid tribute to their contribution to the community.

Cllr Liddiard, who himself is a library volunteer, said: "I fully appreciate the value that volunteers bring to so many services across the Council, and to many aspects of life across the borough. I would like to thank you for the time and effort you have made to improve the lives of all our residents across the borough."

Around 200 volunteers support services with Thurrock Council, often providing face to face help and support to residents, with many supporting libraries, Thurrock Museum, community events, children's centres and youth services and other areas.

National Volunteers Week started on Monday (2 June) and runs until Sunday.

You can learn about volunteering opportunities at Thurrock Council by visiting its Volunteering vacancies page or contacting [email protected]

You can also find out about current volunteer opportunities in Thurrock and sign up here: www.volunteeressex.org/register/