Volunteering is the foundation of Different Strokes. It takes a special person to dedicate the precious commodity of time for no financial gain- simply because they want to make a difference to others. Without our community of committed individuals, thousands of families affected by stroke would have faced the long road to recovery alone, un-informed and without the comfort blanket of understanding that our community provides.
It is important for us to celebrate the unsung heroes and the huge impact they have and continue to have and to do this… we need your help!

We need you to nominate contenders for the following awards:

                                      The Peter Shave Volunteer Award 2019
Nominate a Different Strokes volunteer who has helped you! From raising awareness of stroke and organising a local group, to answer calls on our helpline and everything and anything in between. Who do you think is an unsung hero who deserves recognition and why?

Nominate your volunteer of the year HERE

The Fundraising Hero 2019 *NEW*
In 2018, 80 brave fundraisers took on challenges all with the selfless aim of raising funds to support younger stroke survivors and their families. From driving around, the country, hiking to Everest Base Camp and for some taking on challenges whilst facing their own in recovery-we were inspired by you all! Who do you want to celebrate for their philanthropic spirit and why?!

Nominate your Fundraising Hero 2019 HERE

The Peer Support Champion 2019 *NEW*
What makes Different Strokes unique is peer support! We know the value of support that comes from a place of deep understanding and how much of an impact this can have on someone’s recovery. Who has inspired or supported you, cried with you or celebrated with you in 2018?

Nominate your Peer Support Champion 2019 HERE

                                          The Outstanding Contribution Award 2019 *NEW*
Without volunteers, Different Strokes would simply not be able to support the thousands of families affected by a stroke that use our services each year. This award is for a Different Strokes volunteer who has gone that extra mile, from committing to start a group in their area, to working tirelessly to raise awareness of younger stroke wherever they go. We want to congratulate their commitment and recognise the difference they have made to others.

Nominate someone for The Outstanding Contribution Award 2019 HERE

Alternatively you can email your nomination to volunteerawards@differentstrokes.co.uk Please include the name of who you want to nominate and why, alongside the award that you are nominating them for.

You can also call us on 0345 130 7172 to register your nomination over the phone.

We cannot wait to see all of your nominations!  We will be shortlisting the nominees at a panel after nominations close on 30th April.

The winners will be announced on our website and social media during Volunteers Week which runs from 1st – 7th June 2019.