2 years on from receiving the Queen’s Award (now The King’s Award) for Voluntary Service, a few of the Care Van team visited the City Chambers to speak to the Lord Lieutenant about the Care Van project and the impact of the Queen’s Award. The award is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK and is award for outstanding service.
The Care Van reaches out to people with food and support at 5 different stops throughout the City of Edinburgh, 5 lunchtimes a week and every night of the year. The Care Van is driven and operated mainly by church volunteers who provide food, hot drinks, conversation and much needed support to anyone facing homelessness. The food is prepared by the volunteers and they serve filled rolls, fruit, biscuits and a hot drink at lunch time. Freshly made soup and a buttered roll with a hot drink are served in the evening.
The Care Van volunteers have shown exceptional kindness and grace to those they serve. The award is equivalent to an MBE and is awarded for life, if you are a Care Van Volunteer this is you!
If you would like to be part of this award winning service please contact carevan@bethanychristiantrust.com