Woking MP Jonathan Lord has taken the pledge to encourage people throughout the area to give time to benefit the local community, after joining Music Producer, Pete Waterman in the build up to CSV Make a Difference Day.
The day, on October 27, is the biggest single day of volunteering. Pete Waterman has given MPs across the nation a ‘pledge kit’ with a host of ideas to benefit others. These ideas include sharing their career skills with local community clubs, groups and small charities, planting flowers in a local park, baking a Banana and Chocolate Chip Cake to donate to a lonely neighbour, homeless shelter or nursing home and even knitting hand puppets for children.
After school and sports clubs, small charities and community groups urgently need people to share their skills and passion to help them survive. From web design, marketing or accountancy to a personal passion for photography, gardening or music – everyone has a skill they can use to help others.
Jonathan said: "I am happy to make this pledge and would encourage everyone to consider whether they could give time to support our fantastic voluntary sector."