On 24th September, Room to Reward (www.roomtoreward.org) recognise and reward St John Ambulance volunteers at the first aid charity’s annual Everyday Heroes impact awards at Hilton London Bankside.
by arranging a complimentary short break for each of the volunteer category winners.
Room to Reward is a unique volunteer-recognition charity with roots in the hospitality sector and works on a simple premise. Hotels donate their anticipated unsold rooms to the initiative, who then invite other registered charities to nominate their Hidden Heroes – inspirational staff and volunteers who go above and beyond in their dedication and impact – for a break.
The Charity’s Director, Adam Terpening, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with St John Ambulance to help give something back to their inspirational volunteers. Room to Reward was created to say ‘thank you’ to ordinary people who do extraordinary things, who truly make a difference and make the world a better place through their actions.
We all know someone who has benefited from the amazing work St John Ambulance do and it’s a privilege for us to be part of the ceremony.”
The Everyday Heroes Awards celebrate those that step forward and make a difference when it matters most. The volunteer section of the ceremony will recognise outstanding contributions across a range of categories, including training, fundraising, support and events.
Tony Gibney, Volunteer Engagement Manager for St John Ambulance, said: “Our volunteers are essential to the success of our charity. Quite simply, we couldn’t do what we do without them. To be able to give something tangible in recognition of the outstanding contribution and difference they make by volunteering for health in communities is fantastic. Thanks to Room to Reward for making it possible.”
Founded in 2015, Room to Reward now partners with over 200 hotels throughout the U.K. More than 270 Hidden Heroes have enjoyed a complimentary short break and in excess of £125,000 worth of hotel stays have been donated.
For more information on how Room to Reward gives back to society’s Hidden Heroes, visit: www.roomtoreward.org
For more information about the St John Ambulance Everyday Hero Awards, visit: http://www.sja.org.uk/everydayheroes