Army of volunteers celebrated for charity work within the Oldham community

The Salvation Army's Kim Rogers (second left) with some of the church and charity's volunteers that support the organisation's community outreach work across Oldham

The Salvation Army has been celebrating community spirit in Oldham thanks to the support it receives throughout the year from an army of volunteers.

More than 50 roles are taken up by volunteers, offering their time for free to the church and charity ensuring that the vital services that it offers people across the Oldham district can continue, and the team are being celebrated this volunteers’ week.

Praising the hard work and support it receives from the team throughout the year, the Salvation Army, with churches and community centres located on Fitton Hill and Roundthorn Road in Oldham and Oldham Road in Failsworth, has seen an increase in the need for helpers recently following the continued struggle in the cost of living with more people from the community seeking help and being pushed into poverty.

Kim Rogers, community engagement co-ordinator at the Salvation Army in Fitton Hill, said: “Volunteers form a very special part of our church and our programme and we’re so thankful to all of them, the support they provide is fantastic and we simply couldn’t continue to do our work within the community without them.

“Volunteering isn’t just about helping out; it is about being an active and integral part of an organisation.

"Our volunteers bring ideas that inspire and challenge us to be better, making a real difference to everyone and allowing us to support more people in Oldham and the wider area.”

Each week volunteers provide support at the church and charity’s community centre in Oldham Fitton Hill through the community cafe, parent and toddler class, youth club, addictions support group, school holiday support programme and much more.

For more information on activities at the Salvation Army in Oldham, please visit: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/failsworth, www.salvationarmy.org.uk/oldham-fitton-hill and www.salvationarmy.org.uk/oldham-roundthorn

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