Wigan borough volunteers needed to help change lives of brain injury survivors

The Headway UK charity shop in Leigh is looking for friendly people to volunteer their time in several ways, including greeting and serving customers, sorting donations, and ensuring the shop floor remains tidy and welcoming.

The team are especially in need of help in its store on Saturdays.

Headway UK Leigh Store Manager Jan Naylor, said: "In recent months, we've seen increased footfall in Headway's charity shops potentially due to the cost-of-living crisis.

"As a result, we urgently need more kind, positive people to join our much-valued teams at Headway’s Leigh charity shops.

"No experience is necessary, and we would be pleased to provide volunteers with training and support.”

Every year, around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital with a brain injury.

That's one every 90 seconds.

Brain injuries can be sustained in several ways, including as a result of a stroke, brain tumour or accident.

Headway – the brain injury association is a UK wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support, advocacy, and information services, including community outreach and respite care to brain injury survivors and their families.

Jan added: “The money raised from sales in our charity shops goes a long way towards ensuring vital care remains in place for those affected by brain injury.

“We also know that volunteering has many benefits, not just for the charities receiving the support, but for the volunteers themselves.

"Volunteering can help you learn new skills, make new friends, and feel more connected to your community.

We'd love to hear from you if you can spare us a few hours a week. Not only will you help us keep up with increased customer demand, but you will also become an important part of helping Headway to improve life after brain injury."

To find out more about volunteering at Headway UK’s Leigh charity shop, call them on 01942 602 108, or pop into the shop at 96 Bradshaw Gate, Leigh, WN7 4NP.