Volunteering News & Updates
Deputy Lieutenant Karen Williams OBE, Encourages Walsall to Shine a Light on Unsung Heroes
- 18th June 2026
Volunteers have helped give Pleck Park a fresh new look ahead of this year’s Green Flag Award judging.
- 26th May 2026
Friendly afternoon of gardening and good company at the Willenhall CHART Centre
- 22nd May 2026
A dedicated volunteer has described a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience after shaking hands with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.
Volunteers across Walsall came together to collect 1,983 bags of litter as part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean campaign.
Walsall Council is supporting the Great British Spring Clean with a packed programme of community litter picks taking place across the borough this March.
Walsall Council’s volunteer coordinators have been recognised with a national award for their work across the borough.
- 6th February 2026
A community litter pick in Pleck has resulted in the removal of 80 bags of litter from local streets, following a joint effort by residents, community groups and Walsall Council.
Walsall’s volunteer litter pickers were welcomed to the Mayor’s Parlour on Thursday January 15 for a special thank you event recognising their outstanding contribution to keeping the borough clean.
Walsall volunteer litter pickers have delivered their most successful year yet, with record participation, record collections, and national recognition for outstanding community engagement.