TODAY marks the start of National Volunteers Week, where everyone is encouraged to donate time to their local community. To celebrate, here are some ways to give back while also getting some little rewards in the process. 7 We have five ways give back by volunteering and earn rewards Credit: Getty SHARING IS CARING : Become a volunteer with the Olio waste-sharing app and help distribute food from local businesses in your area.
Not only are you helping stop food waste, but you get to keep ten per cent of the food you pick up as a reward. Download the Olio app or head to volunteers.olioex.
com for more information. CUPBOARD RAIDER : Are you a clothes hoarder? Clear out your wardrobe and donate a bag at your local Oxfam shop. As long as your donations include at least one M&S item, you can receive a £5 voucher to use in M&S shops when spending a minimum of £35 on clothing, homeware or beauty.
SCAN ‘N’ SAVE : You can now recycle your empty medicine blister packs at Boots stores. Register at boots.scan2recycle.
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