A new volunteering pledge has been signed by South Lanarkshire community partners

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South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has pledged to be a part of a new collaborative approach to volunteering over the next two years.The key aim is to remove barriers to volunteering amongst partners and the wider third sector.And the pledge also recognises the work of communities in supporting each other and making South Lanarkshire a great place to live.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The pledge also aims to increase the number and diversity of volunteering options within our organisations.“We will share our knowledge and resources, ensure there is a flexible approach and learn and improve from one another’s experiences.

And we will champion volunteering – making sure our volunteers are celebrated for the contribution they make to communities across South Lanarkshire.”Community planning is a process which helps public agencies to collaborate with the community to plan and deliver better services.The South Lanarkshire Partnership Board is the Community Planning Partnership for South Lanarkshire.It provides strategic leadership and oversees partnership activity to