WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY, 2021

Photographs attached: 1 – Kerin Waterston, 2 – Catherine Baxter, 3 – Rumaan Yusaf, 4 – Charlotte Fletcher

Saltire Awards presented to young NHS Tayside volunteers

Four NHS Tayside volunteers have been presented with a national award which recognises the commitment and contribution of young people in volunteering.

NHS Tayside volunteers aged between 16 and 25 can sign up to the Saltire Award to record their hours and learning gained through volunteering placements and claim certificates for key milestones.

Saltire Award certificates were presented to the following volunteers:

• Kerin Waterston – 100 hours

• Catherine Baxter – 50 hours

• Rumaan Yusaf – 25 hours

• Charlotte Fletcher – 10 hours

Kerin, Catherine and Rumman are COVID-19 response volunteers at Ninewells, where they deliver newspapers to wards and refill the Essentials Boxes which contain toiletries and snacks for patients.

They also help in the COVID vaccination centre at Ninewells, along with Charlotte.

On receiving her certificate, Catherine said, “This award makes me proud and happy. I find volunteering very fulfilling and I get back more than I give.”

Speaking about her volunteering experience, Kerin added, “I’m delighted to have reached 100 hours of volunteering and look forward to getting back on to the wards soon.”

Voluntary Services Manager Val Ewan said, “I am very grateful to all of our volunteers and the Saltire Awards are a fantastic way for us to say thank you to them for their commitment and contributions to volunteering.”

Contact:

Louise Wilson

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740718