2019 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Announces

The Mendip Hills AONB Partnership have announced their Volunteer of the Year for 2019. Malcolm Parsons, from Hutton, is this years well-deserving recipient.

The award is made to the volunteer who the AONB Unit think has gone above and beyond a normal volunteering role. Malcolm was presented with his award at the practical tasks he regularly attends across the Mendip Hills AONB with many of the other volunteers.

Malcolm was chosen for the award as he is a central part in making the AONB volunteers such a welcoming community. Malcolm gets involved at all levels from helping at practical tasks to supporting the Young rangers. He is one of the unsung champions of the area, giving up his time to make sure the Mendip Hills remain amazing for residents, visitors and all the other volunteers.

Lauren Holt, Ranger Volunteer Coordinator, said, ‘Malcolm has been volunteering for the Mendip Hills AONB for a few years, he made me so welcome when I started earlier this year and is the first to make new volunteers feel part of the community. He’s always the first to respond whenever we ask for help and is an amazing ambassador for our work on the Mendip Hills.’

The AONB Partnership strive to involve people in the management of this nationally protected area and through the AONB Unit offer a wide variety of opportunities. For more details visit http://www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/caring-about-the-aonb/volunteering/ or call 01761 462338.