To celebrate the enormous contribution of local volunteers, Lynne Featherstone MP last week met with Special Constables and helpers at Muswell Hill Police Station to mark Community Service Volunteers (CSV) ‘Make a Difference’ Day.
 
The Hornsey and Wood Green MP and local crime spokesperson, Cllr Martin Newton, spent the morning on Friday (29th Oct 2010) helping out on the front helpdesk at the police station and walked the streets with Special Police constables talking about their roles as volunteers and urging more residents to volunteer in their local community.
 
Lynne Featherstone MP, comments:
 
“Volunteers at Muswell Hill Police Station do an invaluable job to make sure our local services are open to the public.
 
“I have been fighting to keep Muswell Hill Police Station front counter open for over a decade – this would not have been able to happen without the service of our army of volunteers.
 
“Volunteering is so rewarding and I would urge more people to take part, help out and volunteer.”
 
Cllr Martin Newton, Liberal Democrat Crime Spokesperson, adds:
 
“Volunteering is not only great for the community but also can give volunteers wider work experience that they wouldn’t otherwise receive.
 
“I admire any person who would give up their spare time to provide a service to others.”