Council leaders are “immensely proud” of the valiant efforts of north-east residents to help each other.
As of Monday, there have been 5,905 offers made via the Grampian Coronavirus Assistance Hub by volunteers to help in their communities.
From small businesses providing free grocery delivery, to people offering to walk dogs or mind the children of NHS workers, help has very much been at hand.
Speaking on the near-6000 volunteers in the region Aberdeen City Council co-leader, Douglas Lumsden, said: “The generosity of spirit is something that residents of Aberdeen have shown in times of crisis throughout history.
“Covid-19 has shown this tradition continued and I am immensely proud of each and every one of those who has given up their time to help their neighbours and wider community.”
Meanwhile, new research by Volunteer Scotland has revealed the transformational impact the coronavirus has had on volunteering.
The data showed that many Scots expect to continue their activities after the pandemic comes to an end.
Total volunteering is expected to increase from 48% to 59%, with formal volunteering up from 26% to 37% and informal volunteering expected to increase from 36% to 47%.
Matthew Linning, head of research at Volunteer Scotland, said: “We can help achieve a long-term change in society where the intrinsic values embedded in volunteering of reciprocity, mutuality and kindness come to the fore.”
