Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire

Early day motion 519, tabled 20 May 2020 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 10 members.

That this House applauds the tireless and dedicated work of Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire (VAER), acting as the umbrella body for the community response in East Renfrewshire to the covid-19 outbreak; notes the success of the community hub as a means of ensuring that those who are in need of support are able to access the assistance they require; appreciates the very effective drive for volunteers, answered by hundreds of kind East Renfrewshire residents; further notes the difference that that work has made to people all over East Renfrewshire's local community; thanks the VAER team for their unstinting dedication; further appreciates the teamwork involving groups, and individuals which has made it possible to deliver a responsive and resilient service; and wishes that enthusiastic volunteer team every success as they work to make a difference to others at this very difficult time.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10.