Commonwealth Games legacy Volunteer Collective supports busy summer of events across West Midlands
The legacy of volunteering at the 2022 Commonwealth Games continues to be honoured by a dedicated group working to help events across the region run smoothly.
United By 2022’s dedicated Volunteer Collective has supported a busy schedule of events across the West Midlands this summer, helping to deliver positive impact to local communities.
Throughout June, the Volunteer Collective supported five key events across the region, with 42 volunteers involved and 183 volunteering hours donated during the month.
United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, launched the Volunteer Collective in 2023, with the platform designed to connect volunteers with opportunities throughout the West Midlands, and give them the chance to be part of the Games’ ongoing legacy in the city and beyond.
From sports and music, to arts and culture, the Volunteer Collective said it aims to support events across all sectors, with a focus on continuing the community values and ethos of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Volunteers from the collective were present at Wolverhampton Pride on June 7, the British Junior Para Swimming Championships in Coventry on June 7 and 8, the Extreme Wheels Weekender in Wolverhampton on June 14 and 14, the Boldmere Summer Festival in Sutton Coldfield on June 22 and Armed Forces Day in Wolverhampton on June 28.
Nicola Turner MBE, CEO of United By 2022, said: “This summer has proven to be another jam-packed period for our Volunteer Collective and I’m incredibly proud of every single person who donated their time, passion and enthusiasm to help make these important events a success.
“The Volunteer Collective is a vital platform which empowers people to support their local communities and ensure that the legacy of the Games lives on, an event renowned for the incredible support shown by volunteers in the city and beyond.
"I’m so proud to see our dedicated volunteers continue to deliver positive impact across the region.”
A Wolverhampton-based volunteer, who volunteered at Wolverhampton’s Pride and Armed Forces Day events, said: “It’s a real privilege to be part of the Volunteer Collective and I’m so happy to play my part in supporting my local community.
"It’s so rewarding to come together with those who share my passion for making a difference, and I look forward to taking part in more events in the future.”
United By 2022’s Volunteer Collective continues to support a variety of events across the region including major sporting championships, community-led events, and large-scale arts and culture festivals.
