Alicia Kearns MP has launched Rutland and Melton Volunteer Heroes – an initiative to recognise those in the community who have given their time freely to help others.

Members of the community are encouraged to nominate others, through her website, and one volunteer will be selected as the Volunteer Hero for 2021, and welcomed for tea and cake at Parliament by the MP.

Entries will close on Sunday 13th June.

Alicia Kearns, MP for Rutland and Melton, said: "This last year, so many people across Rutland and Melton have needed help from others. And so many have freely given their time, not for recognition, but to help others. This makes so much difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.

"So for National Volunteers Week I'm asking you to help me recognise them. So I'm launching Rutland and Melton's Volunteer Heroes – to celebrate everyone who volunteers and those who go above and beyond.

"And I look forward to celebrating, and sharing, some of these stories with you all.