To mark this year\u2019s International Volunteers Day (5 December), c2c has teamed up with Southend United Football Club and the Southend Echo newspaper to recognise and reward the unsung heroes in our local communities who regularly volunteer their services to help and support the needs of others.<\/p>\n
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global observance established in 1985 to celebrate the power of volunteerism.<\/p>\n
As a thank you for their efforts and ongoing commitment to important local causes, five nominated heroes will each receive four complimentary match tickets, courtesy of c2c, for Southend United\u2019s first home match of 2026 which is against Truro City on 3 January.<\/p>\n
c2c\u2019s Managing Director, Rob Mullen, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cc2c is delighted to be partnering with Southend United and the Southend Echo once again to give five local heroes the opportunity to enjoy Southend United\u2019s first home match of 2026 with their friends and family.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough our work across the c2c network and with our charity and community partners, we recognise that there are many people within the local areas we serve who regularly volunteer, giving their time to organise and support important local events and initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease help us to say thank you to them by taking the time to nominate a deserving local volunteering hero who will receive a warm welcome at Roots Hall from c2c.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee Doe, Southend United\u2019s Commercial & Marketing Manager, added:<\/p>\n
\u201cOur club has always been rooted in its community, and this campaign is a chance to celebrate the people who bring that community to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cSouth Essex is full of volunteers who make a real difference every day, and they deserve to be recognised.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to join c2c in honouring those local heroes who go above and beyond\u201d<\/p>\n