Robert Syms local MP supports Poole British Heart Foundation shop by spending time volunteering
Robert Syms MP for the Poole area has donated the valuable gift of time by visiting the Poole British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop on16thMay Every penny of profit raised in the BHF shop goes on to fund vital, life-saving research into heart disease.
Robert joined the shop staff and volunteers and spent a few hours in the Poole BHF shop, meeting and greeting customers. The Poole BHF shop is always looking for volunteers and stock donations, just pop in to find out more or drop your unwanted items off.
Robert MP for Poole said: “It was great to give up some of my time and visit the Poole BHF shop. The BHF is such a fantastic cause and the work they do is vital in the fight against heart disease.
“Meeting all the staff and volunteers was fantastic, I’d urge locals who have a few hours to spare to pop in and find out more.”
Debbie Cheeseman Area Manager for Poole said: “We’re really grateful to Robert for coming in, visiting our shop and sparing a few hours of their time. Volunteers are absolutely essential to the success of the charity, and play a vital part in fighting coronary heart disease, the UK’s single biggest killer.
Kay Barrow, the shop manager said, “We’re always looking for more volunteers, so even if you can only spare an hour, pop to find out more information.”
Poole BHF shop offers a wide variety of roles from merchandising clothes, shoes and accessories to window dressing and working behind the till. BHF shops are keen to hear from people who have a few hours to spare.
Volunteering with the BHF for just half a day could fund one of our scientists to carry out their life-saving research for an hour. The BHF currently provide the salaries for around 500 post-doctoral scientists who work in research teams right across the UK on projects which help us better understand how to diagnose, prevent, treat and cure heart disease.