The Royal British Legion (RBL) is seeking new Poppy Appeal Volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal on the Isle of Wight.
The RBL marked its 100th-anniversary last year and welcomed back its fleet of Poppy volunteers after they were taken off the streets in 2020. The RBL is now looking for new Poppy Appeal volunteers to help with a number of activities including collecting at supermarkets and shopping centres across the area.
Claire Smith said:
“Our annual Poppy Appeal is a national event, and the general public is always very keen to wear their poppies proudly and give generously – this is truly a sight to behold.
“We really want to thank everyone across the area who got involved and supported the Poppy Appeal in 2021, but we have seen a reduction in the number of our collectors following the pandemic, but the RBL still has a job to do, and we optimistic for this year.”
The Royal British Legion is a champion of Remembrance and is responsible for the annual Poppy Appeal each year. Since it was first worn as an act of Remembrance just over 100 years ago, the poppy has become an enduring symbol of support for our Armed Forces, past and present.
Funds raised through the Poppy Appeal support current serving personnel, veterans, and their families, and the RBL is currently helping people who are isolated from family, feeling lonely, facing homelessness, struggling to feed their children or in financial crisis. Many of them never imagined they would have to ask for charity support.
With the support of your local Poppy Appeal Organiser and the training and guidance provided by the Royal British Legion, the RBL are asking for volunteers to step up this year and ensure the Isle of Wight can mark remembrance alongside the rest of the country.
Local Poppy Appeal Organisers are keen to welcome new volunteers so that your community can continue to show their support to our Armed Forces Community, past and present.
The public is reminded that you don’t need to have a military connection to recognise the sacrifices our Armed Forces have given and continue to give for the rest of the public.
Anyone who would like to volunteer this year can contact Claire Smith [email protected]
