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Volunteer army serves up some festive magic

January 2, 2015 12:07
Maxim Green clears the plates at a People Care At Christmas event

ByRosa Doherty, Rosa Doherty

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Hundreds of community members showed true festive spirit by volunteering over the holiday period.

Jewish Volunteering Network director Leonie Lewis said they had their busiest year matching volunteers both young and old up to worthy causes.

The Green family, who were matched up with Lambeth-based charity People Care At Christmas, helped out by providing lunch for 350 elderly people.

Nicola and Ray Green said volunteering on December 25 was the best way a Jewish family could spend their time.
Mr Green said: “It was a full-on day, arriving at 9am and we finished around 7pm. We set up the hall, laid tables, hung up decorations, prepared the kitchen for the food, welcomed guests and showed them to their seats.”