PEOPLE are being invited to lend a hand with The Big Help Out at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Wirral.

Royal Voluntary Service is opening its doors and inviting people in Liverpool to join The Big Help Out event on Friday June 7 at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre where they will be able to find out more about volunteering with the charity’s Hospital Café.

During The Big Help Out weekend, locals are invited to roll up their sleeves and have a go at volunteering with no commitment required.

Chris Gray, Director of Retail at Royal Voluntary Service said: “We would be thrilled to welcome new faces to the Hospital Cafe. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone in Liverpool to see what we do and to experience the rewards of volunteering first-hand.

“Joining us for The Big Help Out is a great chance to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a valuable contribution to the community. For anyone curious about volunteering, this is the perfect chance to see how fun and fulfilling it can be. We encourage everyone to sign up and join us.”

In Liverpool, roles available include volunteering with the Hospital Café. Offering more than hot and cold drinks, healthy meals, and treats, volunteers also provide a friendly compassionate point of contact to staff, visitors, and patients at what could be a difficult or uncertain time.

Last year, 6.3 million people joined the first ever Big Help Out event, which was launched as an official celebration of Their Majesties’ Coronation.

This year, it’s hoped even more people will join in the nationwide event, which offers a taste of how fun and rewarding volunteering can be.

Anyone looking to try out a volunteering taster session can register on The Big Help Out app or visit thebighelpout.org.uk, where they can sign up to support the Hospital Cafe.