VOLUNTEERS from the Paul Sartori Foundation (PSF), Pembrokeshire’s only Hospice at Home Service, were presented with certificates on Thursday November 17.

Certificates are prepared for volunteers when they reach 50, 100 or 200 hours and are presented to recognise volunteers contributions to the charity.

The Volunteer Recognition Scheme recently launched by PSF in conjunction with PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services), enables registered volunteers to obtain certificates for 50, 100 and 200 hours of volunteering.

There are two different schemes depending on age: Millennium Volunteers are aged 14-25 and 25+V is for those aged over 25.

“Volunteers contribute in so many ways at PSF from helping at events to helping in our Sartori Stores throughout the county. This is one way for the Foundation to show its appreciation for all the hard work, effort and time volunteers contribute through the varying roles available within the charity”, said Judith Williams, head office volunteer administrator at PSF, adding: “It is not a compulsory scheme and is not necessarily everybody’s cup of tea. It is however a great opportunity for some of our volunteers who wish to improve their job prospects or college applications.”

Receiving their certificates from the Haverfordwest Sartori Style Store were Marilyn Page and Ann Allen, who were awarded their 200 hour certificates; Stephen Edwards received his 100 hour certificate and Henry Ross received the 50 hour Millennium Volunteers Certificate.

Additionally, Phil Thompson MBE, Trustee of the Paul Sartori Foundation received his 100 hour certificate for his contributions.

Any volunteer in Pembrokeshire can start counting hours and claiming certificates by registering with PAVS (01437 769422 / volunteering@pavs.org.uk); or for Paul Sartori Volunteers by contacting Judith Williams at the Paul Sartori Foundation.

PSF is seeking more volunteers within their Sartori Stores in Fishguard, Snowdrop Lane Haverfordwest, Tenby and also at its head office. If you can spare a few hours a week at any location, please get in touch by phoning 01437 763223 or emailing them on enquiries@paulsartori.org